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Senior Investment Officer in Asia

Senior Investment Officer, Asia

Triple Jump is an investment management company headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands with regional offices in Georgia, Peru and Mexico. Our main focus is providing direct financing to banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs) worldwide. With several funds under management, each with a specific target group and risk profile, Triple Jump is able to mobilize debt and equity funding, along with technical assistance to financial intermediaries in all stages of their development.

As part of our expansion plans, Triple Jump is looking for a Senior Investment Officer that will manage and expand its portfolio of investments in the Asia region. The position requires extensive experience in executing and managing transactions in Asia, along with a deep network of contacts for originating new business opportunities. The position requires frequent travel to countries within the region.

We are looking for applicants based in Southeast Asia, with a preference for either Singapore or Bangkok to carry out the following responsibilities:

  • Set up Triple Jump’s branch office and operations in the region;
  • Manage Triple Jump's existing Asia portfolio to identify potential new areas of assistance in the form of additional funding needs and/or technical assistance;
  • Lead the expansion of Triple Jump's portfolio into new markets in Asia by originating new business opportunities;
  • Execute and manage deal flow from pipeline generation, appraisal, structuring, negotiation and documentation of debt transactions and equity investments; which includes preparation and presentation of recommendations to the investment committee;
  • Develop Triple Jump's network of partners with funders, technical assistance providers, support agencies, and other relevant stakeholders;
  • Maintain country, market and industry intelligence and provide regular reporting to Triple Jump headquarters in Amsterdam; and
  • Be an ambassador of Triple Jump and its various funds under management in the region.

Applicants must possess the following:

  • Relevant in-country experience either operating or investing in the Asia region.
  • Proven track record in the field of finance, banking or investment management with direct exposure to the field of sustainable development.
  • An entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem solving skills.
  • Team player while being able to work autonomously and maintain independent thinking.
  • Excellent communication and networking skills.
  • Fluency in English both orally and in writing.
  • Additional language relevant to the region a plus.

Triple Jump offers you

  • A competitive salary plus benefits such as a variable part up to a maximum of 20% of your salary
  • A pension plan allowance
  • Health Insurance allowance
  • Experience to be part of an rapidly growing, ambitious organisation

Application procedure

Are you interested? Send your application to Jeanette Bouman before May 12, 2012 by email: jeanette@triplejump.eu. More information about the position can be obtained through Michael Rabonza mrabonza@triplejump.eu or Michael van den Berg, michael@triplejump.eu.