Investment Analyst - Financial Inclusion Debt

responsAbility Investments AG is a leading impact asset manager specializing in private market investments across three investment themes to directly contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Financial Inclusion, to finance the growth of Micro & SMEs; Climate Finance, to contribute to a net zero pathway; and Sustainable Food, to sustainably feed an ever-growing population. All responsAbility investment solutions target specific measurable impact alongside market returns. They all meet the criteria under Article 9 of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). Since 2022 responsAbility is part of M&G plc, the international savings, and investments business, and contributes to enhancing M&G’s capabilities in impact investing.

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In the context of expanding investment activity in its financial inclusion debt business line, responsAbility is looking to hire an

Investment Analyst - Financial Inclusion Debt in Mumbai.

Your Main Tasks

• Conducting independent research on debt investment opportunities in financial institutions in target markets in the Asia Pacific region.
• Assisting senior team members on transactions, desktop and on-site diligence, financial analysis and transaction closure.
• Monitoring of and reporting on portfolio investments and the investment markets.
• Contribute to the development of a gender-focused fund and support senior team members in:
• Analytical work related to pipeline planning.
• Creating dashboards on Excel and internal platforms for tracking of key portfolio metrics.
• Brainstorming and handling project work around structuring, simplifying, and streamlining of existing processes
• Coordination between various internal functions as well as external stakeholders.
• Preparation of quarterly reports and presentation.
• Collaborating with teams located across Mumbai, Zurich, Bangkok, Tbilisi, Nairobi and Lima.

Your Experience and Skills

• Post Graduate degree in business administration or finance or economics or a related field from a reputable institution. CA degree holders are also eligible to apply.
• 2 - 3 years of experience in consulting or financial/investment management/ credit ratings experience, preferably in the financial institutions sector (though not mandatory).
• Skilled at analytical thinking, diligent in performing tasks, high attention to detail and ability to bring structure and organization in processes are key pre-requisites of the role.
• Good financial modelling and accounting skills
• Proficient with spreadsheets, and knowledge of Excel shortcuts (experience of Macros / VBAs would be favorably considered but not mandatory).
• Good oral and written English language, and presentation skills.
• High degree of initiative, reliability and willingness to learn.
• Transparency and interpersonal skills.
• Interest and enthusiasm in the impact investments space.