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Investment Officer Neotropics
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Location Costa Rica - America South
Town/City Verde Ventures, Conservation Funding Division
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 25/07/2009
Company Name Conservation International
Contact Name Human Resources
Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : Every person on Earth deserves a healthy environment and the fundamental benefits that nature provides. But our planet is experiencing an unprecedented drawdown of these resources, and it is only by protecting nature and its gifts; a stable climate, fresh water, healthy oceans and reliable food; that we can ensure a better life for everyone, everywhere.
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Conservation International’s Verde Ventures Program is seeking an Investment Officer for the Neotropics. Verde Ventures invests in small and medium conservation enterprises and currently manages a portfolio of sustainable coffee and cacao and ecotourism investments in the Neotropics region. The Investment Officer will be responsible for the development and management of investments in coordination with the Verde Ventures team located in CI’s Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

Position requires up to 25% travel to field projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Develop investment pipeline with focus in Mexico and Central America, as well as South America
  2. Perform due-diligence on potential portfolio investments
  3. Negotiate terms of investments and present vetted projects to committee
  4. Develop legal contracts for approved investments
  5. Monitor projects and provide technical support to clients 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in business/finance with 3 years of related work experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of rural financing experience with a commercial bank or micro finance institution
  • Understanding of investment challenges in developing countries
  • Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English
  • Financial analysis and risk assessment skills through advanced Excel proficiency

Preferred:

  • MBA/International Development or Economics
  • Demonstrated field experience in agricultural credit
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