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About Accion:
Accion is a global nonprofit committed to creating a financially inclusive world, with a trailblazing legacy in microfinance and fintech impact investing. We catalyze financial service providers to deliver high-quality, affordable solutions at scale for the 1.8 billion people who are left out of, or poorly served by, the financial sector. For more than 60 years, Accion has helped tens of millions of people through our work with more than 200 partners in 63 countries. More at http://www.accion.org.
About Accion Global Investments (AGI):
AGI makes equity investments in financial institutions and fintech companies that support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and other underserved populations in emerging markets. AGI’s strategy is to take significant minority stakes in financial inclusion businesses and play an influential role at both strategic and operational levels. AGI works closely with Accion’s Chief Regional Officers (CROs) and the Global Advisory Solutions group to provide capital, strategic and operational support to develop sustainable companies and deliver both commercial and social returns. In particular, AGI will be looking to invest across themes of embedded finance for MSMEs, agritech, and future of work.
In addition to AGI, Accion has two other investment groups. The Accion Venture Lab team is our seed-first fintech for financial inclusion investment group and is managed by a separate team within Accion. The Accion Digital Transformation team invests in established financial institutions that are in the process of digital transformation. Through our partners at Quona Capital, Accion invests in scale up fintech for inclusion through Accion Frontier Inclusion Fund Accion Quona Inclusion Fund, and Quona Accion Inclusion Fund, all managed by Quona Capital.
Position Summary
Accion Global Investments (AGI) seeks a strategic and collaborative investment professional to lead our investment work in Latin America. The Investment Officer will support all aspects of Accion Global Investments’ work in Latin America, including deal sourcing, investment analysis and diligence, transaction closing, and post-investment governance and support to portfolio companies, as well as supporting other investment and strategic activities across the globe. The role will be highly entrepreneurial, spanning emerging market venture investing and cutting edge fintech innovation, with a focus on social impact.
We are looking for a person to be based ideally in Latin America. Preferred locations are Bogota, Brazil, and Mexico. The Investment Officer will report to the Chief Investment Officer and work closely with each member of the tightly knit AGI team in various capacities, serving as a thought partner to other Investment Officers around the world.
The ideal candidate will have relevant experience working in Latin America, ideally in venture capital investing, fintech, or impact investing more broadly. The candidate should have a demonstrated passion for social impact.
Position Responsibilities
Position Qualifications
Accion is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Accion seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by law. Accion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
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