About us:<a href="http://kiva.org/">Kiva</a> is a global nonprofit, founded in 2005, with a mission to expand financial access and help underserved communities thrive. Kiva unlocks capital for borrowers through crowdfunded loans supported by individuals around the world. Lenders on Kiva can start with as little as $25 to support causes that matter most to them, whether that’s gender equity and support for women, refugees, climate change, small businesses, agriculture, and more. Since our founding, over two million people have invested over $2 billion in real dreams and real opportunity, spanning more than 100 countries and over 5 million borrowers.As we work toward our mission, Kiva invests in building and retaining a global team of talent to add to our values-driven and digital-first culture. Our organization is supported by over 700 volunteers and 130+ full time employees dispersed around the world, as well as within team hubs located in San Francisco, Nairobi, Bogota, and Bangkok. Kiva’s team is growing as we pursue exciting new opportunities to scale our impact and create a financially inclusive world.Kiva's Impact Investments team works with investees from all over the world, including lending partners that fundraise on Kiva.org, as well as investees accepting debt financing from funds managed by Kiva’s institutional impact investing arm, Kiva Capital Management. The team is responsible for sourcing, monitoring, and managing relationships with investees, onboarding and training new partners, and ensuring that all funding relationships are compliant with relevant policies and aligned with Kiva's social mission and strategic focus. The Impact Investments team includes staff based in the US, Colombia, Kenya, and Thailand, who manage Kiva’s investment relationships in every region of the world. We are looking for a collaborative and purpose-driven professional who is excited to help us achieve Kiva’s mission.This Investment Manager will be responsible for sourcing, developing, and supporting the existing portfolio of Kiva’s partnership-based impact investments, with a focus on countries in South and Southeast Asia. They will also onboard, train, and support new investees to ensure compliance with Kiva’s policies and the effective and efficient use of Kiva’s systems. The ideal candidate is a flexible and positive team player who is passionate about Kiva’s mission and is able to design creative solutions to challenging problems. This role will be based in Bangkok, Thailand, and will report to the Investment Director for Europe &amp; Asia.A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kiva's culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!Kiva's values:Impact first - This is why we exist. This is the drumbeat we march to. Every day.Extreme ownership - Own it; you, your relationships, your impact. Insist that others support you and hold you accountable.Be curious and bold - Never stop learning. Question assumptions. Take Risks and dream big.Inclusion. Equity. Diversity. - Without reservation and without caveat. In our hiring, in our workplace and in our impact in the world.Honor and integrity - Do the most right thing in the most right way. Cherish diversity and respect each other.Love and kindness always - Say what you mean. Mean what you say. And don't say it mean. Clarity. Courage. Kindness.Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Relationship Management — Build collaborative relationships with existing and potential investees, which are primarily financial service providers. </li><li>Investment Monitoring — In collaboration with team members, monitor assigned investment portfolio (both remotely and in person), including risk, financial performance, social performance, and compliance with Kiva policies and covenants.</li><li>Business Development — Develop a strong network, primarily to source and recruit new investees, with an emphasis on achieving impact at scale.</li><li>Due Diligence — Conduct desk and on-site due diligence to assess prospects’ financial and social performance. Present potential investments for approval by the Investment Committee.</li><li>Investment Design and Structuring — Negotiate mutually beneficial investment terms and conditions with the goal of maximizing impact at scale while ensuring Kiva remains efficient and sustainable. Support drafting and review of transaction documentation with the legal department.</li><li>Technical and Operational Support — Assist in onboarding new investees, supporting Kiva operations, enforcing Kiva’s policies, and updating investees on new developments and/or issues.</li><li>Country/Region Expertise — Provide expert guidance on local market conditions in key markets where Kiva manages investments.</li><li>Strategic Partnerships — Develop and manage active relationships with other stakeholders in the impact investing industry, such as other funders of assigned portfolio investees.</li></ul>Preferred qualifications:We’re looking for someone with the following qualifications, but we recognize that experience comes in many forms. If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you can make a difference, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement.<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of work experience in Investment Management, Finance, International Business, Economic Development, or related role.</li><li>Experience investing or working professionally in countries in South or Southeast Asia.</li><li>Technical experience with lending/debt investments in private companies, including financial statement analysis. Familiarity with investing in financial service providers is a big plus.</li><li>Comfortable with technology and willing to learn new tools. Proficient in office software and adept at using new types of platforms.</li><li>Strong communication skills, including the ability to tailor communications to a wide variety of audiences and stakeholders across multiple cultures.</li><li>Ability to build and maintain meaningful professional relationships, including with external stakeholders and peers.</li><li>Effective while working remotely, including flexibility and willingness to adjust schedules in order to work across varying time zones.</li><li>Ability to travel 20% of the time and to adapt to the various work environments travel presents.</li><li>Ability to manage time well and prioritize across competing tasks.</li><li>Full professional fluency in English is required. Professional fluency in regional languages is a plus.</li></ul>What we offer:<ul><li>An opportunity to make an impact </li><li>Flexible work arrangements and a culture that prioritizes well-being, recognizing that people thrive when they can balance work and life.</li><li>A friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues</li><li>A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, parental leave, professional development, and unlimited PTO. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by Kiva.</li><li>Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world</li><li>Salary range: $55K - $60K; a final offer will be dependent upon a candidate’s location, skills and experience. </li></ul>We will only accept applications directly from candidates. Kiva will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees, absent a formal agreement.

Based in San Francisco, Kiva is an international non-profit organization that enables families to make small loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries. It has crowdfunded over 705 million U.S. dollars in microloans to over one million entrepreneurs in 86 countries. Founded in 2005, Kiva covers its costs primarily through optional donations as well as through support from grants and sponsors.

Investment Manager, South & Southeast Asia

About us:<a href="http://kiva.org/">Kiva</a> is a global nonprofit, founded in 2005, with a mission to expand financial access and help underserved communities thrive. Kiva unlocks capital for borrowers through crowdfunded loans supported by individuals around the world. Lenders on Kiva can start with as little as $25 to support causes that matter most to them, whether that’s gender equity and support for women, refugees, climate change, small businesses, agriculture, and more. Since our founding, over two million people have invested&nbsp;over $2 billion&nbsp;in real dreams and real opportunity, spanning more than&nbsp;100 countries&nbsp;and&nbsp;over 5 million borrowers.As we work toward our mission, Kiva invests in building and retaining a global team of talent to add to our values-driven and digital-first culture. Our organization is supported by over 700 volunteers and 130+ full time employees dispersed around the world, as well as within team hubs located in San Francisco, Nairobi, Bogota, and Bangkok. Kiva’s team is growing as we pursue exciting new opportunities to scale our impact and create a financially inclusive world.Kiva's Impact Investments team works with investees from all over the world, including lending partners that fundraise on Kiva.org, as well as investees accepting debt financing from funds managed by Kiva’s institutional impact investing arm, Kiva Capital Management. The team is responsible for sourcing, monitoring, and managing relationships with investees, onboarding and training new partners, and ensuring that all funding relationships are compliant with relevant policies and aligned with Kiva's social mission and strategic focus. The Impact Investments team includes staff based in the US, Colombia, Kenya, and Thailand, who manage Kiva’s investment relationships in every region of the world. We are looking for a collaborative and purpose-driven professional who is excited to help us achieve Kiva’s mission.This Investment Manager will be responsible for sourcing, developing, and supporting the existing portfolio of Kiva’s partnership-based impact investments, with a focus on countries in South and Southeast Asia. They will also onboard, train, and support new investees to ensure compliance with Kiva’s policies and the effective and efficient use of Kiva’s systems. The ideal candidate is a flexible and positive team player who is passionate about Kiva’s mission and is able to design creative solutions to challenging problems. This role will be based in Bangkok, Thailand, and will report to the Investment Director for Europe &amp; Asia.A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kiva's culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!Kiva's values:Impact first - This is why we exist. This is the drumbeat we march to. Every day.Extreme ownership - Own it; you, your relationships, your impact. Insist that others support you and hold you accountable.Be curious and bold - Never stop learning. Question assumptions. Take Risks and dream big.Inclusion. Equity. Diversity. - Without reservation and without caveat. In our hiring, in our workplace and in our impact in the world.Honor and integrity - Do the most right thing in the most right way. Cherish diversity and respect each other.Love and kindness always - Say what you mean. Mean what you say. And don't say it mean. Clarity. Courage. Kindness.Key responsibilities include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Relationship Management — Build collaborative relationships with existing and potential investees, which are primarily financial service providers.&nbsp;</li><li>Investment Monitoring — In collaboration with team members, monitor assigned investment portfolio (both remotely and in person), including risk, financial performance, social performance, and compliance with Kiva policies and covenants.</li><li>Business Development — Develop a strong network, primarily to source and recruit new investees, with an emphasis on achieving impact at scale.</li><li>Due Diligence — Conduct desk and on-site due diligence to assess prospects’ financial and social performance. Present potential investments for approval by the Investment Committee.</li><li>Investment Design and Structuring — Negotiate mutually beneficial investment terms and conditions with the goal of maximizing impact at scale while ensuring Kiva remains efficient and sustainable. Support drafting and review of transaction documentation with the legal department.</li><li>Technical and Operational Support — Assist in onboarding new investees, supporting Kiva operations, enforcing Kiva’s policies, and updating investees on new developments and/or issues.</li><li>Country/Region Expertise — Provide expert guidance on local market conditions in key markets where Kiva manages investments.</li><li>Strategic Partnerships — Develop and manage active relationships with other stakeholders in the impact investing industry, such as other funders of assigned portfolio investees.</li></ul>Preferred qualifications:We’re looking for someone with the following qualifications, but we recognize that experience comes in many forms. If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you can make a difference, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement.<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of work experience in Investment Management, Finance, International Business, Economic Development, or related role.</li><li>Experience investing or working professionally in countries in South or Southeast Asia.</li><li>Technical experience with lending/debt investments in private companies, including financial statement analysis. Familiarity with investing in financial service providers is a big plus.</li><li>Comfortable with technology and willing to learn new tools. Proficient in office software and adept at using new types of platforms.</li><li>Strong communication skills, including the ability to tailor communications to a wide variety of audiences and stakeholders across multiple cultures.</li><li>Ability to build and maintain meaningful professional relationships, including with external stakeholders and peers.</li><li>Effective while working remotely, including flexibility and willingness to adjust schedules in order to work across varying time zones.</li><li>Ability to travel 20% of the time and to adapt to the various work environments travel presents.</li><li>Ability to manage time well and prioritize across competing tasks.</li><li>Full professional fluency in English is required. Professional fluency in regional languages is a plus.</li></ul>What we offer:<ul><li>An opportunity to make an impact&nbsp;</li><li>Flexible work arrangements and a culture that prioritizes well-being, recognizing that people thrive when they can balance work and life.</li><li>A friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues</li><li>A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, parental leave, professional development, and unlimited PTO. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by Kiva.</li><li>Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world</li><li>Salary range: $55K - $60K; a final offer will be dependent upon a candidate’s location, skills and experience.&nbsp;</li></ul>We will only accept applications directly from candidates. Kiva will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees, absent a formal agreement.

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