Accion Ventures is an investment strategy that today pursues early-stage investments as part of Accion Impact Management.
About the role
Accion Advisory is seeking a Manager, Financial Products & Partnerships to expand access to credit and risk-sharing products for smallholder farmers, agricultural MSMEs, and climate-vulnerable communities across India and beyond. You will build and lead Accion's relationships with financial service providers: MFIs, fintechs, small finance banks, and NBFCs. Taking partnerships from first conversation through executed agreement and into live pilots, and shaping the financial products those partnerships deliver. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Master's degree in agricultural economics, finance, business, development studies, or a related field, a Bachelor's degree with equivalent work experience will be considered
- 10+ years of total professional experience, including 6+ years in financial services partnerships, origination, or business development, and at least 2 years at manager level or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience taking partnerships from initial outreach through executed agreement and into implementation
- Experience in the agriculture sector or agritech companies, with agriculture as the primary focus
- An established network across MFIs, fintechs, small finance banks, and NBFCs in India
- Working knowledge of credit, risk-sharing and guarantee structures, and product pricing principles
More about this role
Accion is a global nonprofit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the 1.6 billion people who are failed by the global financial system. We develop and scale responsible digital financial solutions for small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women, so they can make informed decisions and improve their lives. Through targeted investment strategies, advisory solutions, and expert thought leadership, we work with local partners to develop and scale cheaper, more accessible, and customer-friendly financial solutions. Since 1961, Accion has helped build 299 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 77 countries, reaching over 500 million people. More at https://www.accion.org.
Accion Advisory is a global team helping companies deliver innovative, affordable financial solutions for underserved customers in emerging markets. We work with local ecosystem partners, leveraging philanthropic capital and new technologies, to test, improve, and scale solutions that strengthen economic well‑being.
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