Managing Director, Nature Finance

The Nature Conservancy (All) • Full-time • Washington, D.C., US • 1d ago

Managing Director, Nature Finance

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Managing Director, Nature Finance leads NatureVest’s team of impact finance professionals in developing and executing on impact investment and sovereign debt products. This senior finance expert provides oversight of and input into the development of both sovereign and non-sovereign transactions and new product lines, with accountability for managing teams to originate and close transactions, source investment capital and structure transactions to deliver conservation outcomes aligned with TNC’s 2030 Goals. They also provide financing expertise to inform the development of new private equity, corporate finance and other finance mechanisms to deliver impact. They oversee numerous projects across relevant geographies in coordination with TNC Global Strategy and Regional Leadership colleagues, cultivate new partners and opportunities, and manage external relationships with finance institutions, NGOs, country governments, and other key stakeholders within NatureVest’s mandate. The Managing Director, Nature Finance directly manages NatureVest’s Impact Investments and Sustainable Debt teams. They report to the Managing Director of NatureVest.

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 9 years related work experience in a private sector environment, such as investment banking, multilateral finance or government entity, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Debt and structured finance experience and experience structuring, negotiating and closing debt and equity transactions, including in emerging markets.
Experience with debt swap structures, terms and mechanics.
Experience with impact investing structures.
Track record of ensuring programmatic commitments, policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.
Ability to direct the design and implementation of complex and diverse projects, setting deadlines and ensuring program accountability.
Ability to make strategic decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment.
Experience negotiating complex legal agreements from a business and financial perspective.
Experience working at a senior level.
Written and verbal fluency in English.

Desired Qualifications:

15 to 20+ years experience in financial services and transactions.
Experience managing a team of finance professionals to close financial transactions.
Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience.
Strong team player who can build relationships and work collaboratively across the organization in an unstructured environment and with Conservancy partners; prior experience working with NGOs a plus.
Experience both in and outside the U.S. strongly preferred. Demonstrated commitment to developing and practicing global literacy.
Acts independently and exercises judgment to identify and solve complex problems.
Outstanding analytical and project management capabilities.
Superior written and oral communications.
Skills in a language in addition to English a strong plus (Spanish and/or French).