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Job Title: Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, Capital Markets

Location: Washington, DC

Opportunity Finance Network is looking to fill the position of Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, Capital Markets. This role is a key leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight in implementing the organization's objectives and priorities for capital markets. This role will be critical in shaping the organization's financial success and growth through effective collaboration with various departments and stakeholders. Additionally it will ensure effective collaboration with Investments, Finance, and Strategy while managing projects with a mix of internal and external team members. Key responsibilities include collaborating with team members responsible for Market Analysis, Production Development, and Financial Performance in the following areas: Partnership Relationship Management, Risk Management and Investor Relations.

OFN is the nation's leading investment intermediary and network CDFIs serving rural, urban, and Native communities across the United States. With over $1 billion in total assets under management, OFN manages a national membership network of over 470 mission-driven lenders and CDFIs, including community development loan funds, credit unions, green banks, community development banks, minority depository institutions, and venture capital funds. OFN is a trusted investment partner to the public, private, and philanthropic sectors - foundations, corporations, banks, government agencies, and others. For more than 30 years, our team has helped partners invest in communities to catalyze change and create economic opportunities for people and places traditional finance doesn't reach.

To learn more, visit www.ofn.org

People who work at OFN come from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds. If you have:

  • Passion for the mission and true believer in our core purpose.
  • Courage to be a fearless advocate who is confident and resilient in our fight to drive capital into low-income communities.
  • Smart, quick seekers of knowledge who thrive on creating and developing new strategies, products, and programs for increasing capital to communities we serve.
  • Desire to be a collaborative team player who possesses humility and a willingness to lean in all areas of our work.

Come be a part of our growing diverse, highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff. At OFN, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply nonetheless. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

This position is based in Washington, D.C. All staff currently work a hybrid schedule.

Core Responsibilities:

Market Analysis:

  • Manage the process for analyzing trends and opportunities in relevant capital markets and sources of funding:
  • Monitor and analyze market trends, economic indicators, and regulatory changes to provide insights for investment decisions.
  • Conduct in-depth research to identify opportunities and risks in the capital markets landscape.
  • Develop strategies based on market analysis to optimize investment performance and drive growth.

Product Development:

  • Oversee the development of new financial products and services tailored to meet the organization's and its Members' needs.
  • Ensure new products comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Work closely with the product development team to drive innovation and competitiveness in the market.

Financial Performance Monitoring

  • Monitor and analyze the performance of capital market activities, including revenue generation, operational support, and key performance indicators.
  • Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on financial performance and fundraising outcomes.
  • Collaborate with the finance team to forecast financial trends and optimize fundraising strategies for improved performance.

Partnership Relationship Management:

  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key partners, investors, and stakeholders to foster collaboration and drive growth.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop strategic alliances and mutual beneficial partnerships.
  • Represent the organization in industry events and conferences to enhance visibility and network with potential partners.
  • Leverage and grow existing partnerships to drive further access to potential donors, partners, etc. for OFN

Risk Management:

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with capital market activities to safeguard the organization's financial interests.
  • Develop risk management strategies and protocols to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.
  • Establish strong ethical standards and promote a risk awareness and mitigation culture.

Investor Relations:

  • Effectively communicate with investors, organization members, and senior management on capital market performance and strategy.
  • Develop and implement investor communication strategies to enhance transparency and trust.
  • Address investor inquiries, concerns, and feedback promptly and professionally.
 
Position Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of progressive professional experience in addition to a degree; Graduate degree a plus.
  • 10+ years of direct professional experience working with financial institutions, regulated exchanges, standards-setting NGOs, and other institutions that support financial markets.
  • Experience in relationship management required as well as CRM software (Salesforce).
  • Demonstrated writing experience with a focus on grant or proposal writing preferred.
  • Knowledge of impact investing and economic development policy issues highly beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

  • Must possess a strong passion for, understanding of, and commitment to OFN’s mission, vision, and values. In addition, be a fearless advocate, who is confident and resilient in OFN’s fight to drive capital into low-income communities.
  • A collaborative team player with the interpersonal skills to work across all levels of the organization, humility, and a willingness to learn in all areas of our work. Be a strong team contributor, effective and comfortable in leading as well as supporting roles within teams.
  • Be a smart, quick seeker of knowledge who can think strategically, creatively, and tactically to analyze results and assist in implementing plans for increasing capital to communities we serve.
  • Excellent communication skills in public and private settings, both in presentation and written formats, with the ability to adapt the message to the needs of constituents.
  • Excellent organizational/time management skills required to independently manage multiple tasks and prioritize work on diverse assignments with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced setting in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Ability to interface with employees at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
  • Regular business travel required (20% of time).
  • Job involves normal physical requirements for an office position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.

Supervisor: EVP, Chief Development Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

The target salary range for this position is TBD. The pay range for this salary band is $135K - $229K is a general guideline only. The salary offered will depend on internal pay equity and the candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and job market data. Exceptional performers in this role who make an outsized contribution can make well in excess of this range.

Salary is one part of OFN’s comprehensive total rewards package, which includes benefits like dental, health, and vision care plans, and family-building benefits like hybrid work arrangements to promote a better work-life balance. OFN also offers Lifestyle Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health benefits. To maximize teammate financial well-being, OFN offers financial education and auto-enrollment in the company's 403(b) plan with employer contributions. To maximize professional growth, OFN provides professional development dollars for each employee, alongside learning and development opportunities.

Thank you for your interest in joining the OFN team in our effort and commitment to create opportunity for all.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Salary Range  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Location Washington D.C.  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  

This position is currently accepting applications.

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