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Pathfinder International · 12 hours ago

Senior Investment Director

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Pathfinder International is dedicated to ensuring access to sexual and reproductive health services globally. The Senior Investment Director will lead the organization in identifying and managing strategic partnerships and investment opportunities, shaping innovative financing models, and fostering collaborations that align with the mission of sustainable development and social innovation.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of Pathfinder’s strategy to unlock market opportunities, including the development and scaling of ventures, social enterprises, and innovative investment mechanisms such as blended finance and impact investing

Identify, evaluate and pursue strategic opportunities with donors, investors, private sector entities, and multilateral organizations

With the Global Innovation Advisor, lead solutions to market gaps that attract interest, external funding and investment

Monitor trends in global health, climate & health, gender equity, and digital transformation to inform strategic positioning

In close collaboration with the CFO lead strategic foresight and scenario planning to align investment strategies with Pathfinder’s mission, risk threshold and long-term sustainability goals

Work closely with country teams, integrate external investments strategy with Pathfinder’s strategic plan ensuring coherence with programmatic and financial sustainability objectives

Represent Pathfinder in high-level investment networks, key forums and investor roundtables

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across sectors, including philanthropic foundations, high net worth individuals, development finance institutions, and corporate partners

Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on external engagement and investment opportunities, including supporting the negotiation of investment agreements, strategic alliances or co-financing agreements that advance mission aligned objectives

Identify opportunities for introducing new models for co-investments and shared risked funding models with traditional donors

Collaborate with Pathfinder teams for due diligence, risk assessment, and compliance processes related to external investments and partnerships

Work closely with finance, legal, and program teams to structure and manage investment agreements

Track performance metrics and report on ROI, impact, and strategic alignment

Build organizational capability in investment literacy, financial innovation and partnership management across departments and country offices

Qualification

Investment partnershipsBlended financeImpact investingBusiness growth strategyStakeholder engagementCross-cultural experienceFluency in FrenchFluency in PortugueseFluency in ArabicExceptional communicationNegotiation skillsRelationship-building