Manager Catalytic Capital

kaleidofin -
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Job details

1 hour ago

Qualifications

Economics
Financial modelling
Finance
Master's degree
Analysis skills
Proposal writing
Bachelor's degree
Investment banking
MBA
Chartered Financial Analyst
Communication skills
Credit analysis

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Who we are?

Kaleidofin is a fintech platform committed to enabling finance for everyone, everywhere. 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.

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. 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.

Kaleidofin has received international recognition including:

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)

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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
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What you’ll do?

Key Responsibilities

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Catalytic Capital Vehicle Structuring & Delivery

Lead the end-to-end setup of debt vehicles across Africa – including development of term sheets, financial models, and governance structures.
Drive fundraising and lead investor and lender due diligence processes from term sheet through close.
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.

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Structured Finance & Transaction Execution

Structure and execute local currency debt transactions, securitizations, and portfolio financing structures across East Africa.
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 portfolio backed financing. ‍

Capital Raising & Investor Engagement

Originate and cultivate relationships with local banks, pension funds, asset managers, and international impact investors.
Prepare and present investment memoranda, credit notes, and deal structures to potential investors.
Support investor roadshows and due diligence processes for structured transactions.

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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.

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Financial Analysis & Risk Structuring

Apply Kaleidofin’s risk analytics and credit scoring tools to assess portfolio quality and design risk-sharing structures.
Evaluate transaction economics, portfolio performance metrics, and credit risk profiles.
Develop financial modelsforstructured lending facilities and blended finance vehicles.

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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.
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
Strategic thinker with strong analytical capability

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If you fit the bill, write to us at [email protected]

Job location

Chennai, India

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