VisionFund's work seeks to end intergenerational poverty through financial products and services. We're about the long-term change that ensures children can break free of the poverty cycle, for good.

By supporting people and communities living in poverty to develop and grow their livelihoods, VisionFund is catalysing sustainable economic growth to break the cycle of poverty, so that children can reach their potential as communities thrive.

Learn more about us: visionfund.org

Application Deadline: 15th August 2025

Location: Applications are welcome from any country in Africa or Asia where WVI is registered to operate.

Overview
VisionFund is World Vision’s microfinance provider serving vulnerable clients through loans, savings, and insurance. We enable families to grow their livelihoods in hard to reach, rural locations in 28 countries so that caregivers can create secure futures for their children. We believe in brighter futures for children; empowering families to create incomes and jobs; unlocking economic potential for communities to thrive. Join VisionFund as we seek to end intergenerational poverty through microfinance.

The Asset Management Specialist role will support both the raising of finance at the Global Centre and the deployment of those funds within the network. In raising finance, the role will report to the Capital Markets Director and support both lender due diligence and lender relationship management. In deployment of funds, the role will have a dotted-line to the Interim Investment Portfolio Manager and will work alongside the Treasury Analyst to run the back-office processes in relation to the documentation, recording, payments and processing of all new MFI loans.

Role Responsibilities

Investment Portfolio

Work under the management of the Interim Investment Portfolio Manager, alongside the Treasury Analyst, on the documentation, recording, payments and processing of all new MFI loans.Handle ad-hoc investment-related inquiries, including renewals, disbursements of budgeted loans, and coordinate with Interim Investment Portfolio Manager and RFDs for timely responses.Monitor the portfolio's performance by coordinating with the FOTT and Risk teams, and calculate the Weighted Interest Rate for performance analysis and update the monthly portfolio report.Input loans and borrowings in Kyriba. Check monthly Kyriba reports related to loans and borrowings to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Borrowings

Manage and review any data rooms used for lender due diligence to ensure all relevant documents are up to date and accessible.Update and maintain the third-party debt master file, including debt maturity/refinancing schedules and funding pipelines and Kyriba system.Prepare and analyse current and projected lender concentration charts.Work with the Capital Markets Director and Interim Investment Portfolio Manager to create PowerPoint slides for pitching and sharing organizational information to potential lenders.Engage with lenders and build relationship including through the distribution of lender reporting and logistics management for running due diligence processes.

Asset & Liability Committee (ALCO)

Prepare all allocated sections of the ALCO pack.

VFI GC Finance Team Activities

Support the FOTT team's budgeting process by providing forward looking data and analysis related to the budget line items for loans and borrowings, ensuring accurate forecasting and alignment with financial goals once annually.Participate in and lead team devotions.Undertake training as required by VFI and for professional development.Perform other activities that are required to support the successful functioning of GC Finance.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Professional Experience

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or related discipline5+ years of financial analysis or accounting experienceExperience in corporate treasury, banking, investing, or lending practices preferredStrong experience reviewing and analysing financial statementsHighly organized and self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervisionStrong proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and WordDetail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and high standardsStrong problem-solving skills and ability to drive continuous improvementExperience working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines and multiple projectsAbility to work effectively in a small teamExcellent intercultural communication and influencing skillsWritten and spoken fluency in English 

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Corporate Treasury, banking, lending and/or investment knowledge or experienceInternational experience in emerging marketsIntermediate or advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills

Work Environment/Travel

National/international travel anticipated up to 15% of the time and flexibility to communicate with colleagues in different time zones (email/skype/phone).

​For positions filled in the United States, the typical salary range for this role is $71,000 to $95,000 USD. Ranges are based on various factors, including the labor market, job type, job level, internal equity and budget. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience and geographic location.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only