Senior Vice President of Capital Syndication| Innovative Finance - India

Location: Remote 
Duration: Full-time / Permanent

About Impact Investment Exchange (IIX)

Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) is a pioneer in impact investing, dedicated to reshaping finance for sustainable development. Over the past 15+ years, IIX has built the sustainable investing market through:

• Capital Mobilization – Including the Women’s Livelihood Bond™ Series (6 listed bonds and growing).
• Enterprise Technical Assistance – Supporting impact enterprises across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific.
• Data & Impact Measurement – Leveraging IIX Values™, an impact verification tech solution.
• Global Advocacy & Innovation – Driving gender equality and climate action in financial markets through initiatives like the Orange Movement™.

Our Impact:

• Mobilized nearly $500M in private-sector capital
• Positively impacted over 160 million lives
• Avoided over 1.9 million metric tons of carbon
• Collected over 90,000+ data points on sustainable MSMEs

In 2024, IIX launched IIX Intelligence™, a global data hub evaluating gender diversity, ESG, and climate action among MSMEs. Our work has earned recognition from the Oslo Business for Peace Award and the UN Global Climate Action Award.

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About the role:

As Senior Vice President, Capital Syndication, you will lead and execute syndication strategies for IIX’s growing portfolio of innovative financial products, including the Women’s Livelihood Bond™ (WLB) series, the Women’s Catalyst Fund (WCF), and new instruments focused on gender equality, sustainable finance, and climate resilience. The ideal candidate brings at least 10 years of experience in capital markets or impact investing, with strong fixed income knowledge, structured finance expertise, and advanced financial modeling skills.

This role will report to Senior Director of Innovative Finance, this position offers an opportunity to lead at the highest levels—working directly with institutional investors, placement agents, and other key transaction partners to drive capital toward high-impact enterprises advancing climate action and gender equality

Key Responsibilities:

1. Capital Syndication & Investor Engagement

• Lead capital raising efforts for IIX’s flagship blended finance products, including WLB, WCF, and new thematic vehicles aligned with SDG and ESG priorities.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with a global network of institutional investors, development finance institutions (DFIs), private banks, family offices, and ESG-focused funds.
• Design and execute syndication strategies, organize investor roadshows, manage data rooms, and support due diligence processes.
• Build investor confidence through clear communication of financial structures, risk-return profiles, and impact metrics.

2. Transaction Structuring & Financial Analysis

• Collaborate closely with internal teams on product structuring and documentation, ensuring alignment with investor mandates and regulatory frameworks.
• Build and manage detailed financial models and scenario analyses in Excel to support pricing, credit analysis, and investor negotiations.
• Conduct credit assessments, financial due diligence, and term sheet reviews in coordination with legal and impact teams.
• Contribute to deal execution processes including closings and post-issuance reporting.

3. Market Development & Innovation

• Monitor market trends across ESG, fixed income, and sustainable finance to inform product development and investor targeting.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for structuring new climate-aligned or gender-lens finance instruments based on investor appetite.
• Represent IIX at investor conferences, forums, and webinars as a thought leader in sustainable finance and capital markets innovation.

Key Performance Indicators

• Capital Raised: Successfully syndicate a targeted minimum of USD 50–100 million annually across IIX’s financial products, including WLB, WCF, and new sustainable finance instruments.
• Investor Network Growth: Expand and actively engage IIX’s network of investors, adding at least 3 new qualified institutional or DFI partners per year with an interest in ESG, gender-lens, or climate-aligned investments.
• Deal Execution Efficiency: Lead syndication and close transactions within agreed timelines and budgets, maintaining high-quality investor experience and contributing to at least two successful issuances per year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in capital markets, investment banking, structured finance, or impact investing.
• Strong knowledge of fixed income products, syndication processes, and blended finance structures.
• Demonstrated experience engaging institutional investors and DFIs on multi-stakeholder deals.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, cap tables, and sensitivity analysis.
• Familiarity with sustainable finance, climate-aligned investing, and gender-lens frameworks is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep alignment with IIX’s mission to unlock capital for underserved communities and drive inclusive growth.

Why Join IIX?

• Be part of a pioneering organization at the forefront of impact investing in Asia.
• Lead a newly established division with the opportunity to shape risk management for innovative financial products.
• Work in a dynamic and mission-driven environment focused on sustainable and impact-driven investment solutions.

At IIX, we look for individuals who are:

• Passionate – Dedicated to impact investing and social finance
• Resilient – Able to navigate challenges in emerging markets
• Equitable – Committed to maximizing measurable social and financial impact
• Maverick – Independent, innovative, and bold in their approach

Application Process

• Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and motivation for applying.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Your personal data will be used strictly for recruitment purposes.

IIX is an equal-opportunity employer.