Key Responsibilities:


Support the team in executing direct lending transactions to financial institutions (banks, leasing, and microfinance institutions) and corporates operating in the SSA region in line with the mandates of the impact investment funds advised by Finance in Motion.
Support in conducting quarterly financial assessments and portfolio monitoring of existing... investees. 
Participate in internal and external reporting regarding the developments of the investment portfolio and impact measurement.
Support the monitoring and analysis of economic developments in the region, particularly those related to the financial sector and local regulations. 
Support in identifying and implementing technical assistance projects for partner institutions and sector regulators/stakeholders.


What we expect:


Strong finance and banking background with deep financial analysis skills and good understanding of private debt and direct lending to financial institutions and corporates. 
Strong analytical skills and a good understanding of the applicable accounting standards.
Good knowledge of the banking/financial sector, both from a business and risk perspective.
Fluency in spoken and written English and French (mandatory).
Excellent writing and presentation skills in English. 
Interest and general knowledge of development finance and impact investment.
Team player with an open and engaging communication style and interpersonal skills, enhanced by multicultural sensitivities.
Goal-oriented, fully committed to deliverable high-quality results under tight deadlines.
Demonstrable commitment to Finance in Motion´s vision/mission more

As a Technical Assistance Associate in Nairobi, Kenya, you will lead and implement impactful projects for the Eco. Business Fund in Sub-Saharan Africa. Utilize your expertise in sustainable finance and stakeholder engagement to drive positive change and align technical assistance with our business strategy. Join our purpose-driven team and make a real difference in promoting sustainable... development through market-based finance solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management: Lead planning, execution, and implementation of technical assistance projects for both funds. Manage donor’s resources efficiently, ensuring project deliverables are met.
Technical Expertise: Provide subject matter expertise in sustainable finance, impact investing, climate finance, and related areas.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, donors, partners, and internal teams to position the funds effectively.
Strategic Business Development: Engage in discussions to identify new business opportunities and align technical assistance with the overall business strategy for maximum impact on investment outcomes.
Communication: Keep stakeholders informed with clear reports, presentations, and updates on project progress and outcomes.
Continuous Learning: Stay updated with industry trends and contribute to knowledge sharing within the organization.
Capacity Building: Identify and coordinate training sessions for project beneficiaries.
Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure project integration.
Innovation: Contribute to innovative approaches in technical assistance initiatives

What we expect:

University degree, preferably in business administration, economics, agribusiness, environmental areas, or related disciplines. Master's degree in environmental science, sustainable development, or related fields.
Proficiency in English is essential. French is considered an asset.
Previous relevant professional experience of at least 5 years, which may include (sustainable) finance, environmental consulting, sustainability standards, and/or project management.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with acute attention to detail.
Enthusiasm for impact investment, development finance, and international cooperation.
Ability to foster productive relationships with clients and project teams.
Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and interest for continuous learning.
Appreciation for working in an international environment, collaborating with international stakeholders, and willingness to travel regularly. more

Key responsibilities

Supporting the development of diversified country and regional portfolios in sub-Saharan Africa
Participating in origination, structuring and negotiation of debt investments in financial institutions in sub-Saharan Africa for the benefit of Micro and SMEs finance or other development finance products
Support investments in the areas of climate-change... adaptation/mitigation, sustainable agriculture, MSME finance and financial inclusion – including business development and preparation of investment proposals for corporates, banks and other financial institutions.
Monitor and analyse technology/policy developments in the areas of MSME lending, clean energy and sustainable agriculture in target markets.
On- and off-site due diligence and monitoring of financial institutions (banks and non-bank financial institutions such as microfinance institutions, leasing companies, factoring companies etc.), corporates and portfolios
Monitoring and analysis of key market and economic developments in countries of operation
Monitoring of financial sectors regulatory and supervisory frameworks and policies
Internal and external reporting regarding investment portfolio and development of the Funds
Assist in identifying institution building/technical assistance needs for financial institutions or market participants in the area of micro and SME as well as climate-smart and resource efficiency finance
Advancing responsible finance in countries of operations through respective dialogue, investment structuring, workshops and initiatives.

What we expect

Previous experience in banking/financial sector, ideally with expertise in lending to financial institutions and portfolio management
Understanding of financial inclusion and climate-smart agriculture and experience, or other relevant financial experience
Strong analytical and financial skills with a good understanding of applicable accounting standards.
Excellent understanding of banking, both business and risk perspective
Fluency in spoken and written English and French
Interest and general knowledge of development finance and impact investment, including micro / SME finance as well as energy efficiency, resource efficiency and renewable energy finance; preferably previous exposure to development finance institutions.
Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Strong ability to handle different tasks simultaneously
Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Team player with an open and engaging communication style and interpersonal skills, enhanced by multicultural sensitivities
Goal oriented, fully committed to deliverable of high-quality results under tight deadlines
Willingness to travel in the countries of FiM operations as necessary
Demonstrable commitment to Finance in Motion´s vision/mission
Previous experience in the Maghreb region is considered a plus.

What you can expect:

An agile, widely diverse international working environment with over 60 nationalities that is keenly interested in making a positive difference through their work and who share a collaborative, can-do spirit.
A job that allows you to fully utilize and expand your skills within an innovative, hands-on company culture.
A purpose-driven, performance-oriented company that rewards above-average results.
An organization dedicated to providing effective training and upskilling to its employees. more

Key responsibilities:

Acting as a first line of defense for AML/KYC, perform and coordinate AML/KYC relevant tasks within the Investment Management operations
Assessing the AML risk profile of prospective Investees
Assisting and complementing KYC data collection by the Investment Management team and advisory concerning AML/CFT questions pertaining to investment activities
Performing AML Due... Diligence for investees
Conducting regular reporting and escalation of high-risk cases internally and externally
Contributing to the process of investment proposal preparation
Taking part in the regular periodic and ad-hoc review of Investees and other activities related to Investee’s ongoing monitoring
Proactively contributing to the enhancement of processes and tools for ML/TF risk assessment and actively contribute to the strengthening of the overall FiM’s AML framework
Transferring AML knowledge and ongoing capacity building within the Investment Management team
Close collaboration with the Compliance Department and KYC Unit

What we expect:

Significant relevant professional experience in the Financial Crime Prevention industry, in particular in the area of Know Your Customer, AML customer risk assessment, and clients ongoing monitoring
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French language, knowledge of Arabic would be an asset
Degree in economics, business administration, finance, law, or related fields
Solid understanding of financial sector regulations, particularly in the field of AML/CFT (Global and EU regulation)
Experience in conducting integrity investigation, corporate data sourcing, and Enhanced Due Diligence is a strong advantage
Experience in emerging markets, including our target regions, is considered a strong advantage
Relevant professional qualifications (ICA, CAMS, CCEP, etc.) would be considered an asset
Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills enhanced by intercultural skills and sensitivities
Goal-oriented, fully committed to delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines
Creative, self-motivating attitude, a team player with good interpersonal skills
Demonstrable commitment to Finance in Motion´s vision/mission

What you can expect:

An agile, widely diverse international working environment with over 60 nationalities who strive to uphold our start-up spirit and benefit from the opportunities of a growing company
A job with a great degree of autonomy that achieves real impact through cooperation and joint responsibility
A purpose-driven, performance-oriented company culture that rewards above-average results
An organization dedicated to providing effective training and upskilling to its employees more

Senior Full Stack Software Developer (m/f/d)
Key Responsibilities:

Provide top quality code in the development of a large multi-tier web application
Contribute to the technology selection for secure and scalable solutions
Bring in advanced SW development skills and enrich the knowledge base by sharing past experiences and by contributing into the ongoing SW development projects
Provide high... quality in coding and technical documentation on the projects developed

What we expect:

Sufficient, relevant professional experience in software development. Agile methodologies and experience will be an added advantage
Proficiency in .NET stack (ASP.NET Core, Web API, Entity Framework, SignalR, Worker Service...) Frameworks
Good expertise in front end development – such as Angular 10+, Typescript, Angular Material, Material Design, Bootstrap, JavaScript, npm and various JS frameworks
Working experience with CD/CI frameworks, DevOps concepts and Azure Pipelines
Good knowledge of Html 5, CSS or CSS3 and SASS(SCSS)
Good understanding of design patterns for backend and frontend (UI)
Proficiency in testing for both frontend and backend: writing tests does not come secondary but is primary to every change applied.
Experience in database design and development is a strong advantage – preferred DBMS are MySQL and MSSQL
Experience in reporting frameworks, “Active Reports” framework will be an added advantage
Proven experience in complex system design for large SW development projects
Ability to run R&D on wide array of use cases and provide recommendations to optimize, scale, re-architect and implement changes to existing solutions as well as build new solutions that make use of better approaches
The term “cloud-native” does not scare you
You view legacy code as positive challenge that needs to be resolved
You are aware of SDLC and are not afraid of it and by contributing into the ongoing SW development projects
Ready to mentor fellow developers on new technologies and implementations
You are not afraid to lead and be the go-to person on specific domain knowledge
You are ready to own features, improvements, and technological changes as well as bugs
A keen eye for quality and attention to detail in code development
Creative, self-motivating and self-organized attitude
Stress-resistant, working well and efficient under tight deadlines
Good and reliable team-player
Demonstrable commitment to Finance in Motion´s vision/mission more

Key Responsibilities:

Support sustainable investing of Finance in Motion through assessment of investment opportunities and concept development in a wide variety of areas, including sustainable agriculture and agro-processing practices, mitigants to climate change in agriculture, aquaculture, and value chain development
Support the preparation of investment proposals by assessing... risks/opportunities of agribusiness investments, including the analysis of the agriculture loan portfolio of local financial institutions as well as the assessment of corporate production practices, to define the use of proceeds strategy for debt transactions
Provide technical advice on agribusiness-related issues as needed, particularly related to supply chain issues and specific commodities of interest to the region
Research and keep up to date with any relevant developments in agriculture, aquaculture, forestry, tourism, and food value chain, as well as other relevant information and trends that may affect the investment strategy of Finance in Motion´s funds
Prepare reports, write advisory leaflets and technical notes such as crop profiles in English as required
Interact and support other units within FiM to achieve an effective implementation of the sustainable agriculture investment strategy

What we expect:

Professional graduated in agronomy, agricultural sciences or an equivalent field. A Master's degree in a field related to the position (environmental studies, agricultural science, agronomy or similar) is a plus
Significant relevant work experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, in the fields of sustainable farm management and production, planning and monitoring of sustainable agriculture initiatives and projects, natural resource management, and social and environmental management in crop production
Excellent communication skills in English (French is a plus), including ability to write clear, succinct reports
Excellent technical knowledge of sustainable agricultural practices in a wide variety of crops inSub-Saharan Africa (including new production techniques and precision agriculture technologies)
Working experience in certification schemes is a plus, including Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, Bonsucro-EU, RSPO-Next, ASC, MSC, FSC, and sectoral initiatives such as ISEAL, IFOAM, etc. among commodity producers for export markets
Proactive personality with a solid track record of working by objectives and effective fulfilment of goals with little supervision
Ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams and provide support cross-regions. Able to communicate ideas clearly, articulate issues and recommend solutions
Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis

What you can expect:

An agile, widely diverse international working environment with over 60 nationalities that is keenly interested in making a positive difference through their work and who share a collaborative, can-do spirit
A job that allows you to fully utilize and expand your skills within an innovative, hands-on company culture
A purpose-driven, performance-oriented company that rewards above-average results
An organization dedicated to providing effective training and upskilling to its employees more