Principal, Financial Institutions

Application deadline: Friday, September 11th

Are you ready to advance your career while impacting change in emerging markets? 

We are looking for a  Principal, Financial Institutions !

Join FinDev Canada, Canada’s development finance institution! We work with and through the private sector to advance climate and nature action, gender equality, and market development in developing economies. Joining FinDev Canada means being part of a growing, purpose‑driven organization where your expertise directly contributes to meaningful, measurable impact around the world. 

Employment Type:  Permanent

Location:  FinDev Canada headquarters is in downtown Montreal. For the right candidate, Ottawa or Toronto will be considered, with the flexibility to work under a hybrid model, with a current requirement of three in-office days per week (subject to change).

Compensation Details  

• Investments, Grade 21: $150,715 – $200,953 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

• Impactful Work: We are driven by our mandate to promote sustainable and inclusive growth in emerging markets and developing economies. Every role contributes to creating positive, lasting impact - for our clients, the markets we serve, and communities around the world.

• Inspiring Colleagues: Join a diverse and talented team from around the world that brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to everything we do. We believe strong results come from strong partnerships - working together, sharing perspectives, and building trust to achieve shared goals.

• Our Core Values: Our culture is anchored in Collaboration, Agility, Impact, and Respect. We work together across diverse teams, embrace change and innovation, and stay focused on creating meaningful, sustainable impact - while treating one another with integrity, empathy, and respect.

• Perks and Benefits: Our Total Rewards offering goes beyond a paycheck. We provide a comprehensive package designed to meet the diverse needs and life stages of our employees.

Team Overview 

The Financial Institutions team at FinDev Canada is dedicated to originating and executing investments in the financial institutions sector including lending to local and regional banks and non-bank financial institutions.

What You Will Be Doing  

Financial Institutions Strategy

• Play a key role in developing FinDev Canada’s strategy with respect to its investments in financial institutions.
• Serve as an internal SME on FinDev Canada’s investments in financial institutions.

Pre-Pipeline Origination

• Build and manage relationships with financial institutions (local and regional banks, non-bank financial institutions) and key partners (commercial lenders, MDBs, DFIs) to originate pipeline.
• Conduct market engagement with potential clients/co-investors to identify opportunities and position FinDev as a preferred partner.
• Support across the Financial Institutions team on structuring transactions.

Partnerships & External Engagement

• Build strategic partnerships to facilitate private investment in emerging markets.
• Represent FinDev Canada at industry forums to strengthen visibility and credibility.

Advising Across Financial Institutions Transactions

• Support transactions across the financial institutions team, providing expertise on structure and execution.
• Support the review of documents on financial institutions transactions for FinDev Canada’s Triage and Investment Committee.
• Support negotiations on legal agreements on transactions across the financial institutions team.

What We Are Looking For 

• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in development finance lending and specific experience with financial institutions.
• Experience originating and executing a wide variety of financing transaction structures.
• Experience building and managing strategic relationships with financial institutions and key strategic partners.
• Experience advising on transaction structuring.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with risk, strategy, investments and SME teams to execute transactions.
• Sharing the values and behaviours that guide FinDev Canada.

What Will Make You Stand Out 

• Bilingual in both official languages (English, French or Spanish)
• Experience within a DFI or an MDB.
• Experience working with emerging markets.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills including experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders within varying spheres of influence.

Ready to make a difference?

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Eligibility: 

FinDev Canada is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. The position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date. 

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants' interest in a career at FinDev Canada; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within FinDev Canada.

FinDev Canada’s Commitment to Employment Equity 

FinDev Canada is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. At FinDev Canada, we nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed, and be their truest selves. 

We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

FinDev Canada recognizes that disclosing the need for accommodations can be a personal matter. Please know that as an organization, we are committed to maintain confidentiality and ensure that any accommodation provided is tailored to support your needs. Our aim is to ensure you have a comfortable and positive experience throughout the recruitment process, so please do not hesitate to contact us directly for any accommodation requests at View email address on apply.workable.com . We are here to support you every step of the way. 

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