Senior Associate, Impact Development – FinDev

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

Fin Dev Canada, Canada’s development financial institution, is guided by a mandate to positively impact climate and nature action, gender equality, and market development. We drive sustainable development by working with and through the private sector.

We are looking for a (Senior) Impact Associate to support the Development Impact team in conducting impact assessments during investment selection and monitoring portfolio management activities. The role reports to the Director, Development Impact, and works closely with Impact Officers and deal teams to implement Fin Dev Canada’s Impact Approach.

• Impactful Work – contribute to projects that make a lasting difference in communities around the world.
• Your Colleagues – join a diverse, talented team that brings experience, knowledge, and passion.
• Collaborative Culture – teamwork and mutual support drive our mandate and strategy.
• Perks and Benefits – comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to meet diverse needs.

• Support Impact Officers in pre‑screening, due diligence, and annual portfolio monitoring of investment and financing, reviewing client documentation, synthesizing data, and providing high‑quality impact assessments and reports.
• For Senior Associate:
  Independently conduct pre‑screening, due diligence, and annual portfolio monitoring, and support Impact Officers in managing their portfolio of transactions.
• Contribute to climate finance assessments by analysing investment alignment with recognized frameworks (e.g., MDBs/IDFC Common Principles for Climate Mitigation Finance Tracking) and supporting climate‑related measurement, verification, and reporting activities.
• For Senior Associate:
  Independently conduct climate finance assessments and provide support to Impact Officers.
• Coordinate and update team processes, templates, and tools, and assist in reviewing and improving internal impact management and measurement procedures.
• Liaise with other teams on impact and client disclosures and reporting, and support the production of client reports, portfolio reports, and sectoral or thematic reports.
• Assist in developing documents and presentations for senior management, the board of directors, and other stakeholders.
• Perform other tasks that contribute to the team’s and corporation’s objectives.

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (economics, sustainable finance, international affairs, climate change, development studies, environmental studies, etc.).
• Minimum of 2 years (Associate) or 3 years (Senior Associate) of practical experience in development finance, sustainable finance, or impact investing.
• Knowledge of impact measurement, monitoring, and evaluation practice.
• Excellent analytical and data skills.
• Superior written, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts simply and present analyses in a structured manner.
• Ability to work independently, self‑starter, and highly motivated.
• Bilingual in both official languages (French and English).

• Experience working within a Development Finance Institution or a Multilateral Development Bank.
• Experience in climate measurement, monitoring, and evaluation practice.
• Experience living or working in emerging and developing economies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or experience with other data visualization tools.
• Fluency in Spanish.

• Associate – Development Impact 15:
  Salaries typically range from $65,172 – $86,898 annually plus a performance‑based incentive.
• Senior 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 flexibility for a hybrid model (home/office).

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