Investment Officer

About Us: U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is America’s development finance institution. DFC partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. We invest across sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology. DFC also provides financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs in order to create jobs in emerging markets. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.

Why DFC? As part of our team, you’ll apply your talents to projects with global reach, helping to move markets and improve lives. We are on the lookout for individuals with the brightest minds, ready to bring innovative ideas and bold approaches to support our mission. By joining DFC, you’ll contribute to advancing global development and U.S. foreign policy while working on collaborative projects that enhance private-sector investment in areas like climate action, healthcare, gender equity, and digital connectivity.

Our Culture: DFC is committed to keeping our mission at the heart of what we do. Our team comprises some of the brightest minds in government, and we pride ourselves on being a place where diverse talent can thrive. We value different perspectives and abilities and are dedicated to tackling big challenges with resourcefulness and an inclusive entrepreneurial spirit.

About the role:

This position is part of the Office of Small Business and Financial Services. You will serve as an investment officer managing the most complex, sensitive, or precedent-setting finance projects providing funding primarily through direct loans and loan guarantees to a wide range of financial intermediaries that lend to micro, small and medium businesses across an array of sectors.

What you’ll do:

• Conducts full range of new project financings and undertake all tasks required to process transactions from initial screening through due diligence, negotiating and structuring, approval, documentation, closing and funding.
• Conducts in-depth analyses of new loan proposals to determine their financial, technical, economic, legal, marketing, and political feasibility.
• Negotiates with key interested parties on DFC loan terms, including collateral security and completion support, and policy requirements.
• Coordinates project financial plans and co-creditor arrangements with other creditors, such as development finance institutions, private impact investors, and commercial or investment banking institutions.
• Consults with recognized industry experts on the technical aspects of proposed projects.
• Obtains information through field visits, correspondence with officials of the host country, private firm representatives, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Embassy personnel and other sources needed to analyze applications for DFC financing assistance.
• Presents loan proposals to the various approval committees. Prepares recommendations and required papers and correspondence.
• Works with the business development team to develop new business opportunities.

Experience we’re looking for:

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that includes experience as a member on an investment team responsible for:

1) Sourcing and evaluating the financial and economic feasibility of debt and/or debt guaranty transactions while working at a commercial bank, investment bank, development financial institution, multilateral development bank, or similar investment firm or institution;

2) structuring debt financing for transactions; AND

3) customizing or developing financial models for measuring credit or investment performance.

Note: At the GS-13 level, demonstrated experience working in developing countries and/or emerging markets is preferred.

You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that includes:

1) sourcing and conducting in-depth risk analyses, credit assessment, and due diligence of debt and/or debt guaranty transactions with financial intermediaries in developing countries or emerging markets (such as the economic, technical and financial viability of the market opportunity, business model, and applicability of financial instruments like syndications and/or subordinated/tier II debt);

2) structuring, negotiating, and drafting terms and agreements with counter-parties and coordinating with other creditors in developing countries or emerging markets; AND

3) analyzing credit risks of borrower and/or investee including historic and projected financial condition and financial modeling customization and/or building.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)
• This position will require foreign travel to developing countries

Benefits: As a DFC federal employee, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include Paid Vacation & Leave Programs, Federal Employee Health Benefits, Life Insurance, Retirement and Savings Plans, Subsidies for Transit and Childcare, an On-site Fitness Center, and a host of Work-Life Balance programs designed to support your professional and personal growth.