Manager Catalytic Capital

Role overview

Manager Catalytic Capital at Kaleidofin

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end setup of debt vehicles across Africa – including development of term sheets, financial models, and governance structures.
• Develop blended finance and credit enhancement structures involving DFIs, philanthropic capital, and private investors.
• Manage day-to-day program delivery for live vehicles and lead the team responsible for execution. ‍ Structured Finance & Transaction Execution
• Develop blended finance and credit enhancement structures involving DFIs,philanthropic capital, and private investors.
• Support issuance of local bonds, structured notes, and asset-backed facilities for partner financial institutions and fintech platforms.
• Conduct financial modelling, credit analysis, and transaction structuring for portfoliobacked financing. ‍ Capital Raising & Investor Engagement
• Support investor roadshows and due diligence processes for structured transactions. ‍ Partnerships & Ecosystem Development
• Work closely with DFIs, multilateral agencies, and development partners to mobilize capital for inclusive finance.
• Build partnerships with local financial institutions, MFIs, SACCOs, and fintech's to structure scalable funding solutions.
• Support technical assistance programs and grant-funded initiatives that strengthen financial institutions' credit and data capabilities. ‍ Financial Analysis & Risk Structuring
• Evaluate transaction economics, portfolio performance metrics, and credit risk profiles.
• Develop financial modelsforstructured lending facilities and blended finance vehicles. ‍ Strategic Initiatives
• Contribute to market expansion strategy in East Africa, identifying opportunities for structured capital solutions.
• Support proposal development for grant funding and catalytic capital programs.

Employment details

• Location: Chennai [India]

Application details

• Apply Kaleidofin's risk analytics and credit scoring tools to assess portfolio quality and design risk-sharing structures.

About the employer

• Kaleidofin is a fintech platform committed to enabling finance for everyone, everywhere.
• Kaleidofin works across India, Bangladesh, and East Africa, unlocking access to finance for women entrepreneurs, agricultural value chains, and nano-enterprises in the informal economy.
• Kaleidofin has received international recognition including:
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical capability ‍ If you fit the bill, write to us at careers@kaleidofin.com Job location Chennai, India

Benefits

• Originate and cultivate relationships with local banks, pension funds, asset managers, and international impact investors.

Additional role details

• Who we are?
• Through its ki credit platform, Kaleidofin combines credit health assessment (ki score), middleware rails, and advanced risk monitoring (ki monitor) to enable financial institutions to serve underserved segments effectively.
• To date, the platform has enabled over USD 3 billion in debt capital to reach more than 10 million customers and small enterprises.
• The company has raised USD 37 million from leading global impact investors including Rabo Partnerships, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Oikocredit, Flourish, Omidyar Network, Blume Ventures, and Bharat Fund.
• Forbes Asia – 100 To Watch
• Presentation at the United Nations General Assembly Special Task Force
• Winner – G20 TechSprint 2024 (Technology for the Planet)
• Winner – RBI Innovation Hub Swanari TechSprint 2023
• Finalist – Global SME Finance Awards (IFC & SME Finance Forum) ‍ We are building a strong presence in East Africa, with a focus on scaling inclusive finance through innovative capital structures and partnerships with investors and financial institutions Learn more: https://kaleidofin.com ‍ What you'll do?
• Key Responsibilities ‍ Catalytic Capital Vehicle Structuring & Delivery
• Drive fundraising and lead investor and lender due diligence processes from term sheet through close.
• Structure and execute local currency debt transactions, securitizations, and portfolio financing structures across East Africa.
• Prepare and present investment memoranda, credit notes, and deal structures to potential investors.
• Produce market research and investor insights related to inclusive finance and fintech lending markets.
• Who you need to be?
• 5 - 8 years of experience in impact finance, structured finance, investment banking, DFI financing, or credit markets
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Finance, Economics, or Business
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is advantageous
• Experience preparing investment memos, credit papers, and investor presentations
• Strong relationship-building skills with DFIs, investors, and financial institutions
• Experience with impact investing or financial inclusion programs
• Excellent proposal writing and fundraising capability
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Passion for financial inclusion and emerging market finance
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership
• Ability to work across multicultural and cross-border teams
• Experience working in Africa's financial markets, preferably Kenya or East Africa
• CFA Charter holder preferred
• Demonstrated experience structuring:
• Blended finance vehicles
• Strong financial modelling and credit analysis
• Good understanding of: Structured finance Capital markets Portfolio risk analysis Valuation and investment structuring