Sector Lead Manufacturing

All over the world, the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals must be achieved. These global challenges call for innovation, private entrepreneurship, and public leadership. We believe Dutch (linked) businesses can offer solutions to make the world a better place. It is our purpose to foster these solutions and make the necessary investments feasible.

We are Invest International, we invest in Dutch solutions for global challenges. Nice to meet you!

Our hybrid business model enables us to support both governments and businesses by providing capital as well as project development capacity. We help to make the more difficult investments in innovative solutions financeable. Yet, in everything we do we live ‘impact first’.

Organisation

Invest International opened its doors in October 2021, in The Hague. We are a state-owned company set up by the Dutch government. A private company funded with public capital. We are a new organization and are continuously developing. Our people are aligned with our mission and our 7 people drivers guide the way we work together.

Private Sector

Within Invest International, the Private Sector business unit is responsible for financing international activities of private sector companies with loans, guarantees, and (quasi) equity. We finance the full spectrum of companies, ranging from start-ups to multinationals, with a focus on five sectors: Agrofood, Energy & Climate, Health, Sustainable Manufacturing, and Infrastructure & Water.

For the Private Sector business unit, we are looking for a seasoned banker motivated to build a small and professional Sustainable Manufacturing team.

The position

Reporting to the Director Private Sector, you will be responsible for driving the product strategy, and delivery of new products and services and be focused on driving sector growth for Invest International.

More specifically, you:

• Create and implement an origination and execution strategy for the Sustainable Manufacturing sector.

• Are responsible for driving the key sector strategy generating growth, deliver on customer experience, and achieve revenue targets.

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, competitive landscape, and opportunities for growth in relevant markets, in- and outside of The Netherlands.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including but not limited to client segment- and product teams, Finance & Operations, Marketing, Legal and IESG.

• Bring and build a relevant network both in the Netherlands and abroad.

• Coach and inspire colleagues for the sector Manufacturing and the road to sustainability.

• Engage with, and maintain relationships with all relevant stakeholders, such as Dutch clients and commercial banks, FMO, ROM’s, RVO, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Atradius DSB.

• Promote the strategy and values of Invest International.

Requirements and characteristics

• A bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field is required, with a master's degree preferred.

• 10 to 15 years of relevant working experience in the field of structured finance and/or trade & commodity finance and doing business in emerging markets.

• An intrinsic motivation to combine sustainability with generating financial returns and enjoying building something new.

• An in-depth understanding of the Sustainable Manufacturing sector, its different sub-sectors and supply chains.

• Proven track record in Sustainable Manufacturing financing in emerging markets.

• Self-starting mentality, positive entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to apply a ‘helicopter’ view (taking into account all stakeholder interests) in complex decision-making processes.

• Strong people management, communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills are essential, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strong networking skills; inside and outside the Invest International organization.

• Solution-oriented and persistent in achieving set goals.

• Excellent project and relationship management skills.

• In addition to good English speaking and writing skills, excellent conversational and writing skills in Dutch are important.

Invest International appreciates diversity. Different perspectives, backgrounds, and insights increase the brainpower for action within our organization so that we can optimally meet the needs of our clients. It doesn't matter where you were born, what you believe in, how old you are, and who you love. We are especially curious about your drive for social impact.