Business Advisory Lead - Millennium Corporation MSME Finance Project

Business Advisory Lead – Millennium Challenge Corporation MSME Finance Project

The Business Advisory Lead will oversee the design and implementation of the project’s transaction advisory function to mobilize capital into MSMEs. The role will focus on building and managing a network of transaction advisors, supporting MSME investment readiness, facilitating deal structuring and execution, and implementing results-based incentive mechanisms. Fluency in English is required;
Bahasa Indonesia is preferred.

The Millennium Challenge Account–Indonesia II (MCA Indonesia II) is implementing an MSME Finance Project under the Indonesia Infrastructure and Finance Compact. The project aims to address structural constraints that limit MSME access to finance by establishing an integrated ecosystem that links MSME capacity building, financial sector strengthening, and market creation.

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

• Reports to the Team Lead
• May supervise 1–2 staff members

• Lead the design and implementation of the business advisory model and platform
• Build, manage, and oversee a network of business advisors and intermediaries
• Oversee MSME screening, investment readiness, and preparation of business plans and financial models
• Develop a pipeline of investment‑ready MSMEs across priority sectors
• Support deal structuring and facilitate transactions between MSMEs and investors or financial institutions
• Engage investors and support matchmaking between capital providers and MSMEs
• Design and manage results‑based incentives tied to capital mobilization and deal closure
• Strengthen the capacity of business advisors, accelerators, incubators, and other ecosystem actors
• Coordinate closely with financial sector, MSME development, and partnership teams
• Track performance, including pipeline development, deal conversion, and capital mobilization
• Represent business advisory components in stakeholder meetings

• Advanced degree in finance, economics, business, or related field
• 10–12 years of experience in business advisory, incubation, acceleration, strategy consulting, investment banking, or MSME finance
• Demonstrated experience originating and closing transactions in emerging markets
• Experience working with financial institutions, investors, and MSMEs, particularly in the agricultural sector
• Experience with blended finance and results‑based financing approaches preferred
• Strong financial modelling, deal structuring, and analytical skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience working in Indonesia or Southeast Asia 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.