Project Finance Specialist (Investment Officer - Sustainable and Inclusive Finance)

  • Senior-level, Full-time staff position
  • Posted on 24 May 2024

Job Description

This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Small Business & Financial Services (OSBFS). You will serve as an investment officer performing a full range of duties related to the development and analysis of new project financings, from project eligibility screening, intake and incubation to financial underwriting and analysis, across geographic locations around the world, to include project financings with a Climate link within OSBFS sector.

Conducts in-depth analyses of new loan proposals to determine their financial, technical, economic, legal, marketing, and political feasibility.

Performs in-depth analyses of: the nature of the proposed business ventures; financial statements; country related macroeconomic and microeconomic risks; risks related to project contractual obligations; the eligibility, financial standing and business background of the sponsor.

Negotiates with key interested parties on DFC loan terms, including pricing, collateral security and policy requirements.

Coordinates project financial plans and co-creditor arrangements with other creditors, such as development banks, IFC, Export-Import Bank, and commercial or impact investment institutions.

Consults with recognized industry experts on the technical aspects of proposed projects.

Obtains information through field visits, correspondence with officials of the host country, private firm representatives, U.S. AID and Embassy personnel and other sources needed to analyze applications for DFC financing assistance.

Prepares recommendations and required papers and correspondence. Presents loan proposals to the various approval committees. Reviews and comments on contracts, obtains appropriate agency clearances and obtains investor’s signature and fee.

Works with others internally and externally to develop new business opportunities.

Please Note: This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE, local 1534.

About the Organization

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