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Managing Director, Nature Finance

The Nature Conservancy

NEW YORK, NYJob$250–300K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$250–300K/yr
Location
NEW YORK, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Managing Director, Nature Finance leads NatureVest’s impact finance professionals in developing and executing impact investment and sovereign debt products. The role oversees sovereign and non-sovereign transactions, manages teams that originate and close transactions, sources investment capital, and structures transactions to support conservation outcomes. It also oversees projects across geographies, develops partnerships, and manages relationships with finance institutions, NGOs, governments, and other stakeholders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Debt FinanceStructured FinanceDebt TransactionsEquity TransactionsEmerging MarketsDebt Swap StructuresImpact InvestingCompliance ManagementProject DirectionStrategic Decision-MakingLegal Agreement NegotiationTeam ManagementCross-Cultural CollaborationRelationship BuildingAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementCommunicationSpanishFrench

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Finance or Related9 Years Related Work ExperienceEquivalent Education and ExperienceFluent English15+ Years Financial Services Experience

Full job description

What We Can Achieve Together:The Managing Director, Nature Finance leads NatureVests team of impact finance professionals in developing and executing on impact investment and sovereign debt products. This senior finance expert provides oversight of and input into the development of both sovereign and non-sovereign transactions and new product lines, with accountability for managing teams to originate and close transactions, source investment capital and structure transactions to deliver conservation outcomes aligned with TNCs 2030 Goals. They also provide financing expertise to inform the development of new private equity, corporate finance and other finance mechanisms to deliver impact. They oversee numerous projects across relevant geographies in coordination with TNC Global Strategy and Regional Leadership colleagues, cultivate new partners and opportunities, and manage external relationships with finance institutions, NGOs, country governments, and other key stakeholders within NatureVests mandate. The Managing Director, Nature Finance directly manages NatureVests Impact Investments and Sustainable Debt teams. They report to the Managing Director of NatureVest.Location: New York City TNC officeWhat Youll Bring: * Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 9 years related work experience in a private sector environment, such as investment banking, multilateral finance or government entity, or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Debt and structured finance experience and experience structuring, negotiating and closing debt and equity transactions, including in emerging markets. * Experience with debt swap structures, terms and mechanics. * Experience with impact investing structures. * Track record of ensuring programmatic commitments, policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance. * Ability to direct the design and implementation of complex and diverse projects, setting deadlines and ensuring program accountability. * Ability to make strategic decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment. * Experience negotiating complex legal agreements from a business and financial perspective. * Experience working at a senior level. * Written and verbal fluency in English.## Desired Qualifications: * 15 to 20+ years experience in financial services and transactions. * Experience managing a team of finance professionals to close financial transactions. * Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience. * Strong team player who can build relationships and work collaboratively across the organization in an unstructured environment and with Conservancy partners; prior experience working with NGOs a plus. * Experience both in and outside the U.S. strongly preferred. Demonstrated commitment to developing and practicing global literacy. * Acts independently and exercises judgment to identify and solve complex problems. * Outstanding analytical and project management capabilities. * Superior written and oral communications. * Skills in a language in addition to English a strong plus (Spanish and/or French).## Salary Information:The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $250,000- $300,000. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidates actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.### Who We Are:The Nature Conservancys mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As

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