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Chief Marketing Officer Velifin Mexico

Velifin is a wholesale Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI) headquartered in Mexico City, dedicated to providing credit to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise lenders (SOFOMes/NBFIs) in Mexico. The company is capitalized by a US University Endowment Fund, a Private Equity Fund and OPIC (Overseas Private Investment Corporation).

About the Job:
Velifin is seeking for a Chief Marketing Officer to lead its efforts to market its products to prospective clients.

Tasks and Responsibilities:


•Responsible for primary relationship with prospects and clients;
•Reporting to the CEO as well as to the Management Committee, and work directly with CIO and COO in the origination and underwriting functions.



Qualifications:


•At least 10 years of experience in financial institutions;
•Undergraduate degree. MBA is preferred;
•Knowledgeable of credit and operations in the Mexican market; most likely having previous experience running a regional or business unit in a recognized financial/credit organization or financial consulting firm, as well as dealing at Board levels;
•Sales experience and focus in creating and marketing transactions desirable;
•Experience in structured finance a plus;
•Fully bilingual in English and Spanish;
•Unquestionable business ethics; ability to understand company's funding products and capabilities, identify suitable opportunities and negotiate transaction terms; ability to support proposed transactions internally with underwriting and credit committee;
•Credit and risk understanding; negotiation and decision-making;
•Leadership and effective management abilities, able to build efficient groups, promoting teamwork;
•Strategic vision, results-oriented approach; ability to work under demanding conditions, providing appropriate response to adverse, complex situations; creative, pragmatic and well organized.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to:
rrahman at velifin.com