Senior Consultant Orange Guarantee Australia (Oga)

About IIX:

Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) is a pioneer in the global impact investing movement, dedicated to reshaping finance for sustainable development with a focus on gender equality and climate action through capital mobilization and data-based solutions.
For over a decade and a half, we've been building the sustainable investing market, from establishing the world's largest crowdfunding platform for impact investing (Impact Partners) to operating award-winning enterprise technical assistance programs.
We have created innovative financial products such as the Women's Livelihood Bond Series and established an Impact Institute and Research & Advisory.

While we work deeply in Asia, the Pacific, and Africa, our efforts span 60 countries globally where we have invested close to $500 million of private-sector capital, positively impacted over 160 million lives, and avoided over 1.9 million metric tons of carbon.
We have collected over 90,000 data points on sustainable micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
The base of IIX's work is IIX Values, an impact verification tech solution that measures investments' social and environmental impact to the last mile, amplifying the voices of the underserved.

In 2022, we launched the Orange Movement, creating a new asset class, the Orange Bond, to demonstrate the intersectionality of gender equality and climate action and unlock $10 billion in capital markets by 2030, impacting 100 million women, girls, and gender minorities.
In 2024, we unveiled our global data hub, IIX Intelligence, which aggregates, evaluates, and benchmarks data from sustainable MSMEs, offering insights into gender diversity, climate action, ESG performance, and community risk management.
IIX Intelligence showcases the importance of MSMEs as a backbone of sustainable development.
Numerous accolades, including the Oslo Business for Peace and the UN Global Climate Action Award, have recognized our efforts.
Our team's 'PREM' values—passion, resilience, equity, and mavericks—propel our efforts, bringing meaningful change to Global South communities and the 99%.

About a career with IIX:

You will join a highly effective team that provides you with hands-on exposure to the Impact Investing and Social Finance space.
You thrive in tackling development issues and excel in creating solutions using structured strategies and programs that address pressing problems, from food security to inclusive finance to clean energy.
You aim to become a global development leader with a passion for international development and work that makes a difference.

When you join IIX, you embark on a rewarding career where we are invested in your professional development, building on your strengths and helping you gain new skills with training, coaching, encouragement, and guidance.
It is a value addition to advance your career, providing invaluable exposure to the rapidly growing impact investing space.

You WANT to instigate change.

Thus, as a successful team member, you should be a

PREM :

Passionate:

Commitment to social finance and impact investing as a path to unlock society's potential for social change is essential for a successful tenure at IIX.

Resilient:

Our IIX team members have strong mental and emotional fortitude and can recover quickly from difficulties.
We look for people with an adaptable and positive attitude and strong self-worth, enabling them to strive for their goals even in adversity.

Equitable:

We manage toward impact maximization and produce measurable and transparent returns—both social and financial.
We ensure that we make objective and unbiased decisions based on facts and impact.

Maverick:

We pride ourselves on creating new opportunities.
We look for people with an independent and unorthodox approach to thinking and behaving.

Our clients and partners include foundations such as the Rockefeller Foundation, corporations such as Standard Chartered Bank, international non-profits like Oxfam, and multilateral institutions such as the Asian Development Bank.

About the project:

The Orange Guarantee Australia (OGA) is a pioneering initiative under the Orange Movement by Impact Investment Exchange (IIX).
This innovative credit guarantee program is designed to unlock capital for underserved populations, including women, minority, and indigenous-owned or impacting micro, small, and medium enterprises (impact MSMEs) across Australia.

By addressing barriers these entrepreneurs face in accessing affordable finance, OGA aims to bridge the gender and equity financing gaps while fostering inclusivity and sustainable economic growth.
The initiative works in partnership with financial institutions, philanthropic foundations, and the private sector to de-risk lending and catalyze investments into businesses that deliver meaningful social and environmental impact.

IIX is currently conducting a feasibility study, fundraising, and legal structure planning for OGA, supported by leading Australian family offices and philanthropic foundations.
This initiative will promote gender equality, financial inclusion, and sustainability, bridging investors and sustainable and inclusive MSMEs.

Through a phased approach, IIX aims to assess the Australian market, develop scalable strategies, and position Australia as a global leader in sustainable finance.
The Orange Guarantee represents a bold step toward creating an inclusive and equitable economy, empowering MSMEs to thrive as social and environmental transformation drivers.

About the role:

IIX is seeking a highly experienced Senior Consultant in Australia to work with the Strategy Team to lead the fundraising and feasibility study of the Orange Guarantee Australia (OGA).
The Consultant will manage multi-stakeholder engagement, participate in securing fundraising commitments, and build relationships with key ecosystem players, including financial institutions, family offices, and philanthropic foundations.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising and Understanding of Financial Structuring:

Lead efforts to secure grants and funding for the feasibility study and the future OGA Impact Fund.

Engage Australian philanthropists, family offices, and institutional investors to mobilize capital.

Understand financial models, guarantee frameworks, and blended finance structures in compliance with Australian regulatory standards.

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management:

Build and maintain strong relationships with ecosystem stakeholders.

Convene multi-stakeholder consultations, workshops, and meetings to align goals and drive collaboration.

Project Leadership and Execution:

Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and financial reporting during the feasibility study phase.

Develop strategic partnerships with Australian ecosystem players to support MSME sourcing and capacity-building efforts.

Research, Analysis, and Impact Reporting:

Oversee market research, financial analysis, and reporting for the feasibility study.

Develop frameworks to measure impact on financial inclusion, gender equality, and climate resilience.

Contract Details:

Duration: The project is expected to commence in February 2025 for an initial period of 5 months.

Extension Opportunity: The engagement may be extended based on project needs and performance.

This role requires a results-driven individual with deep experience in impact investing, blended finance, or gender-lens investing and a proven track record in stakeholder management, fundraising, and strategic partnerships.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Experience:

Minimum 10–12 years of experience in project management, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement, with proven expertise in impact investing, blended finance, or gender-lens investing.

Financial Expertise:

Strong financial modelling, capital structuring, and fundraising strategy development background.

Education:

An advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field is highly desirable.

Skills:

Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation capabilities.

The role of Senior Consultant will be determined based on the candidate's experience and expertise.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the IIX Talent Acquisition team.
Your personal data may be collected but will be used for recruitment purposes only.

IIX is an equal opportunity employer.

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