Financial Lead - Millennium Corporation MSME Finance Project

Financial Sector Lead – Millennium Challenge Corporation MSME Finance Project Position Summary

Financial Sector Lead will oversee engagement with financial institutions to expand MSME access to finance, develop financial products, and strengthen lending practices while supporting results-based financing mechanisms. Fluency in English required;
Bahasa Indonesia preferred.

This role and project will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Candidates must be authorized to work in Indonesia as visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this role.

• The Financial Sector Lead will report to the Team Lead.
• This role may supervise 1–2 staff members.

• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for the project’s financial sector partners.
• Define the strategy to drive the introduction and/or scale of financial products/services adapted to the needs of the target agricultural value chains.
• Structure partnerships with financial institutions and introduce smart incentives to increase financing to targeted value chains.
• Provide technical leadership around the design and development of tailored products and services.
• Oversee the provision of technical assistance to finance providers (banks and non-bank intermediaries) to enhance their products and services.
• Participate in annual work planning and component design.
• Represent the project’s financial institution-related activities in meetings with public and private sector actors including the Government of Indonesia, non-governmental organizations, business associations, among others.
• Supervise implementing partners, subcontractors, and grantees as they undertake tasks related to expanding and supporting financial institutions.

• Advanced degree in finance, economics, business, or related field.
• 10–12 years of experience in MSME finance, agricultural finance, or financial sector development.
• Experience working with financial institutions, including banks, microfinance institutions, non-bank financial institutions, and fintechs.
• Expertise in financial product development and risk management.
• Experience providing technical assistance to FSPs.
• Experience with blended or results-based financing.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working in Indonesia required.
• Fluency in English required;
  Bahasa Indonesia preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

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