Xavier Institute of Business

Monday, 7 October 2013

Research Associate


Opportunity Type: Job
BlueOrchard Finance S.A.
Georgia
About the Organization: 
BlueOrchard is a Swiss-based company specializing in the management of microfinance investment products. Its mission is "to empower the poor worldwide and improve their quality of life by promoting income-generating activities through private investments in microfinance." It develops and manages financial products and services that invest in MFIs who support millions of promising small enterprises in low-income regions worldwide.
About the Job: 
BlueOrchard is seeking a Research Associate. S/he will assist investment officers in managing clients and loan portfolios, developing and maintaining relationships with MFIs, and developing new business opportunities.
Tasks and Responsibilities: 
  • Relationship management and communication;
  • Due diligence (DD) of MFIs;
  • Country risk analysis;
  • Portfolio and investors reporting;
  • Internal reporting.
Qualifications: 
  • Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field;
  • Previous working experience or exposure to banking, microfinance or economic development sectors;
  • Previous experience or exposure to financing credit institutions and performing credit risk assessment and financial and social due diligence of MFIs is desired;
  • General understanding of the due-diligence and lending processes, preferably in the microfinance sector;
  • General knowledge of assessing credit risk and developing credit proposals;
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, and ability to inform and persuade verbally and in writing;
  • Excellent written and spoken English skills and ability to freely communicate in at least one other language spoken in the Region.

Closing Date: 10 Oct 2013
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter toinfo.Asia@blueorchard.com
Please mention “Job Application – Research Associate, Tbilisi Office” in the subject line

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