Investment Advisory Specialist

Company: Culmen International LLC
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 9, 2025

Job Description:

About the RoleCulmen International is seeking an Investment Advisory Specialist to work full time in Washington D.C. for the U.S. Development Finance Corporation.This position is located in the Office of Energy (OE) of the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the U.S. Government's development finance institution. DFC mobilizes private capital to help solve critical world challenges and in doing so, advances U.S. foreign policy. This position's work will involve providing medium- to long-term funding through direct loans and guaranties as a complement to private sector investments.What You'll Do in Your New Role

• Conduct in-depth analyses of new loan proposals to determine their financial, technical, economic, legal, marketing, and political feasibility. Perform in-depth analyses of the nature of the proposed business ventures; the financial statements provided by the sponsors; country-related macroeconomic and microeconomic risks; risks related to project contractual obligations; the eligibility, financial standing, and business background of the sponsor; and other related factors. Work with and modify sponsor-provided financial projections to assess logical model construction and adequacy of business case assumptions for the proposed DFC financing. As necessary, as part of the due diligence process, create financial models and conduct sensitivity analyses to test project assumptions and key economic drivers.
• Negotiate with key interested parties on DFC loan terms, including collateral security and completion support, and policy requirements. Coordinate financial plans with development banks, IFC, Export-Import Bank, and commercial or investment banking institutions.
• Consult, as required, with recognized industry experts on the technical aspects of proposed projects. Obtain information through field visits, correspondence with officials of the host country, private firm representatives, government personnel, and other sources needed to analyze applications for DFC financing assistance.
• Work directly with Credit Policy and Development Policy in support of negotiations with key interested parties on DFC financing terms, including collateral security and completion support, as well as policy requirements.
• Prepare recommendations and required papers and correspondence. Present loan proposals to the various approval committees. Review and comment on contracts, obtain appropriate agency clearances, and obtain investor's signature and fee.
• Work with the Managing Director to track the pipeline of transactions and prepare outcome reports as required for internal and external audiences.
• May serve as senior manager(s) performing duties that encompass program development and management for an issue/area (region or sector), or assuming a leadership role in the conduct of new and/or unique project financings that fit DFC program and strategic goals. Provide the department with in-depth underwriting procedural expertise in business development activities and network with international finance institution leaders in order to promote DFC objectives.
• Support DFC externally at conferences as required, participating in interdepartmental activities such as Task Forces, advising representatives of private U.S. firms on the DFC's loan guaranty programs, and other financing programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with parties internal and external to the Corporation (i.e., MF-NCS Investment Advisor, DFC's regionally based teams, OE, and other U.S. Government interagency partners) participating in the Mobilizing Finance to determine whether projects are feasible and should be developed for review by the Corporation approving authorities, committees, and boards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Respond to communications in a timely manner and conduct duties with professionalism.
• Report to DFC OE Managing Director.Required QualificationsEDUCATION and CERTIFICATION: Minimum of a master's degree in international business/studies, international relations, finance, business, economics, political science, or a related field.EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years in the last 5 years with experience in international finance, financial modeling, investments in developing countries, and related skills in the following:
  • Experience analyzing and structuring complex international finance capital market transactions.
  • Experience with financial modeling and financial statement analysis.
  • Experience in investments and strategic engagement in developing countries.
  • Experience or skills in supporting projects that address critical needs.
  • Broad and comprehensive knowledge of international business practices.
  • Evaluating or responding to requests for financial support from entrepreneurs or businesses.
  • Working, often independently or with minimal supervision, on simultaneous projects, in a complex environment, and under deadlines.
  • Excellent English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce written materials that are clear and succinct.
  • Delivering customer service and resolving customer queries.Desired QualificationsPREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Evaluation preference will be given to applicants who have the following special skills or knowledge of:
    • International work experience, especially in Africa, Southeast Asia, and/or Brazil.
    • Experience or skills in supporting forest, agricultural, or other land use activities projects.
    • Experience evaluating and responding to requests for financial support from entrepreneurs or businesses undertaking business activities in emerging market countries.
    • Experience evaluating and responding to requests to a development finance institution for financial support.
    • Broad and comprehensive understanding of development finance and the work of development finance institutions.OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher level clearance.About the CompanyCulmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.
      • Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
      • 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
      • Life insurance and disability paid by the company
      • AFLAC Available
      • Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
      • 12 Paid HolidaysTo learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.comAt Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.
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