Lead Expert, Financial Instruments Mobilisation and Partnerships Service

About the role

UkraineInvest is looking for a professional to join our team who is keen to develop their career in finance, investment and international cooperation.

We work to ensure that investment projects in Ukraine have access to financing, guarantees, risk insurance and other support instruments. To achieve this, we cooperate with international financial institutions, development banks, investment funds, donors and Ukrainian financial institutions.

This role offers an opportunity to gain practical experience working on investment projects, explore the international financial ecosystem and contribute to initiatives that support the development of the Ukrainian economy.

Purpose of the role

To help mobilise financial resources for investment projects in Ukraine by analysing investment needs, identifying suitable financial instruments and supporting cooperation with Ukrainian and international financial partners.

Key responsibilities:

Conduct preliminary assessments of investment projects, including reviews of project documentation, key financial indicators and companies’ financing needs.
Research and compile information on financing programmes, grants, guarantees, risk insurance and other instruments that support investors.
Assess whether investment projects meet the eligibility requirements of financing programmes and help identify potential sources of financing.
Help identify potential financial partners and maintain communication with Ukrainian and international financial institutions, investment funds and donors.
Draft business correspondence, help organise meetings with partners and coordinate follow-up actions agreed at those meetings.
Maintain and update databases of investment projects, financing programmes and partner organisations.
Prepare concise analytical briefs, comparison tables, presentations and materials for meetings with partners and investors.
Support the team in implementing partnership projects and international technical assistance programmes.

What we are looking for:

A master’s degree or equivalent qualification in finance, economics, banking or a related field.
At least three years of relevant professional experience.
An understanding of the fundamentals of finance and financial reporting.
Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, tables, filters and basic data processing.
Fluency in English.
The ability to find and structure information and draw clear conclusions.
Attention to detail, a responsible and organised approach, and a willingness to learn.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Desirable but not essential:

Work experience or an internship in the financial sector.
Experience in financial modelling or investment project analysis.
A basic understanding of how international financial institutions operate.
Experience in preparing analytical materials or presentations.

What we offer:

The opportunity to engage directly with representatives of international financial institutions, development banks, investment funds, donor organisations and businesses.
Hands-on work with actual investment projects and financial instruments, beyond theoretical case studies.
The opportunity to deepen your knowledge of investment analysis, international finance and project work.
Involvement in preparing meetings, negotiations and initiatives with international partners.
The opportunity to contribute to efforts to attract investment, support businesses and advance Ukraine’s economic recovery.

Terms of employment:

Applicants must be based in Ukraine.

Employment: full-time

How to apply

Please send your CV to [email protected], [email protected] with the subject line “Lead Expert, Financial Instruments Mobilisation and Partnerships Service”.