Senior Associate, Impact Development – FinDev

Are you ready to advance your career while impacting change in emerging markets?

We are looking for a (Senior) Impact Associate.

Welcome to Fin Dev Canada, Canada’s development financial institution! We are looking for talented professionals to join our growing organization. At Fin Dev Canada, we are guided by our mandate and the opportunity to positively impact climate and nature action, gender equality and market development. We drive sustainable development by working with and through the private sector.

Team:
Development Impact

Employment Type:

Permanent

• Associate - Development Impact 15:
  Salaries typically range from $65,172 - $86,898 annually plus a performance-based incentive.
• Sr. Associate - Development Impact 16:
  Salaries typically range from $74,297 - $99,063 annually plus a performance-based incentive.

• Fin Dev Canada headquarters is in downtown Montreal. For the right candidate, Toronto will be considered, with the flexibility to work under a hybrid model (home/office).

• Impactful Work - At Fin Dev Canada, we are committed to promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in emerging markets and developing economies. Your work here will make a real difference, contributing to meaningful projects that have a lasting impact on communities around the world.
• Your Colleagues - Join a diverse and talented team that brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to everything we do.
• Collaborative Culture - Collaboration is at the heart of our success. At Fin Dev Canada, we believe that working together not only enhances our business but also strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. Our culture is built on mutual support and teamwork, ensuring that we collectively drive our mandate and strategy forward.
• Perks and Benefits - Our Total Rewards offering goes beyond just a paycheck. We provide a comprehensive package designed to meet the diverse needs and life stages of our employees.

The Impact Enablement group at Fin Dev Canada is dedicated to fulfilling our mandate through four specialized teams: (1) Impact Strategies & Thought Leadership; (2) Environmental, Climate and Social Risk; (3) Technical Assistance; and (4) Development Impact. The Development Impact team evaluates impacts of our financing and investment activities, using systematic impact management and measurement approaches throughout the investment lifecycle, in accordance with our Development Impact Policy.

We are currently seeking a (Senior) Associate to support the Development Impact team in conducting impact assessments during investment selection and monitoring portfolio management activities. Reporting to the Director, Development Impact, and working closely with Impact Officers, the (Senior) Associate will assist deal teams in implementing Fin Dev Canada’s Impact Approach and will contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our impact measurement and management practices.

• Support Impact Officers in pre-screening, due diligence, and annual portfolio monitoring of investment and financing. This includes reviewing client documentation and other literature to gather, synthesize, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, delivering high-quality impact assessments and reports.
  • For Senior Associate:
    Independently conduct pre‑screening, due diligence, and annual portfolio monitoring of investment and financing, while also offering support to Impact Officers in overseeing their own portfolio of transactions.
  • Contribute to the climate finance assessments by analyzing investment alignment with recognized frameworks, such as the MDBs/IDFC Common Principles for Climate Mitigation Finance Tracking, and supporting climate-related measurement, verification, and reporting activities. This includes reviewing climate eligibility criteria, evaluating mitigation and adaptation benefits, and analyzing greenhouse gas emissions data, including baselines, projected reductions, and methodologies for estimating avoided or reduced emissions.
  • For Senior Associate:
    Independently conduct climate finance assessments by analyzing investment alignment with recognized…