Independent Member of the Investment Committee
6 days ago
About the FINCA Ventures Resilience Fund
FINCA Ventures Resilience Fund is a new, closed-end venture capital fund built on the balance sheet investing track record of FINCA International. The fund seeks to leverage and amplify FINCA's 40-year track record in building pathways out of poverty across 45+ countries.
The fund expects to make investments in high-impact, innovative, early-stage, for-profit businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa. These businesses provide transformative products and services that sustainably empower and transform communities, women, smallholder farmers, families on the margins, and their ability to withstand climate shocks.
Position Summary
FINCA Ventures is raising $40 million in capital for the fund, with a target first close of $20 million by Q4 2025. We are seeking 2 Independent Members to join the Investment Committee of the fund.
The fund's strategic priorities over the next 3-5 years include building a strong portfolio and pipeline of impactful and financially sound investments, attracting like-minded investors focused on Sub-Saharan Africa markets, and driving catalytic capital into businesses that deliver high impact with returns.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate investments across the fund's four core sectors—agriculture, financial inclusion, education, and health—ensuring they align with impact goals, financial returns, and risk appetite.
- Have a deep understanding of FINCA's mission and ensure that the fund's investment process and decisions are aligned with FINCA's mission.
- Integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and impact criteria into investment decisions, with a particular focus on managing risks associated with high-impact sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Additional Responsibilities
- Assess the valuation and financial health of potential portfolio companies, particularly focusing on working capital management, cash flow optimization, future funding needs, and follow-up investments.
- Perform periodic portfolio reviews and allocation.
- Provide expert analysis on structured finance, including mezzanine lending and other flexible investment/financing options tailored to early-stage investment and emerging market needs.
- Leverage deep experience in bank lending, credit analysis, and supply chain financing to advise on debt versus equity financing strategies.
- Offer insights on digital and mobile lending models that drive financial inclusion, ensuring scalability and regulatory compliance.
- Engage in robust, rigorous debate, bringing independence of mind, integrity, and humility to the decision-making process.
- Provide regular/scheduled updates and presentations to the FINCA Board on investment decisions, portfolio value, and portfolio performance.
Location
Remote, with travel to D.C. and/or Africa for minimum of 1 in-person meeting per year.
Time Commitment
Monthly virtual IC meetings, with additional committee meetings focused on portfolio reviews, deep dives into prior quarter performance, certain sectors/investments, and forward planning.
Remuneration
$20,000 per annum, with travel expenses covered by FINCA International.
Summary of Qualifications
Experience and Skills
- Prior private investment funds experience, preferably venture capital funds, as an investor or fund manager.
- Prior investment committee experience and/or strong networks within Sub-Saharan Africa, commercial banks, DFIs, and impact investors focused on the region.
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas: agriculture and processing, digital and mobile lending, health tech, edtech, venture debt, and diverse investment experience.
- A deep understanding of local market dynamics and cultural contexts across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- A demonstrated ability to evaluate investments for different stages of business development, particularly in early-stage enterprises, with an emphasis on both impact and commercial returns.
- Strong intellectual and analytical skills, with the ability to assess risks and opportunities in high-risk business environments while balancing stakeholders' interests and objectives.
Focus Areas of Expertise and Responsibilities
- Understanding agriculture and processing, and evaluating financing models that support farmers, agribusinesses, and supply chains.
- Evaluating the scalability and risk of digital lending platforms, advising on regulatory compliance, and ensuring that these models contribute to financial inclusion goals.
- Experience in healthcare delivery models, particularly in low-resource settings, or expertise in health tech innovations that can scale across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Designing and evaluating different investment structures that offer flexibility, such as mezzanine debt or convertible instruments, which can be particularly useful in emerging markets and high-growth sectors.
- Portfolio review expertise and being an active member of the IC's Portfolio Review Committee (PRC) that provides regular portfolio valuation updates.
Why Join Our Team?
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to the strategic development of an increasingly important player in the agriculture, fintech, education, and health sectors across Sub-Saharan Africa.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must attach a single file that includes a CV and a cover letter that describes the motivation and suitability for this role.
Deadline
The deadline for applications is November 30, 2024, with the first round of interviews for shortlisted candidates in December 2024.
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