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Location and Work Mode

Bogotá, Colombia. Hybrid

Who we are

MCE Social Capital (MCE) is an impact investing firm that provides flexible capital to enterprises committed to generating sustainable livelihoods in emerging markets - with a focus on women and the environment - to allow these enterprises to scale and better serve their customers, their employees, and their communities.

Since 2006, MCE has disbursed over $400 million in debt capital to 170 institutions in 55 countries throughout the developing world. MCE currently manages $100 million in assets via two funding models:

1. MCE’s long-time evergreen model and

2. the MCE Empowering Sustainable Agriculture fund, launched in 2023.

Our impact

MCE invests across two portfolios:

• Financial Service Providers (FSPs) microfinance institutions and other financial service providers that expand access to credit, savings, insurance, and business education, often in rural areas. MCE provides loans up to US$5 million

• Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) “missing middle” enterprises that create jobs and help smallholder farmers increase productivity and income. Typical loan sizes range from US$300,000 - US$1.5 million.

MCE is a growing, dynamic organization with hubs in Washington DC, Barcelona, Nairobi, and an upcoming office in Bogotá.

Purpose of the Position

This position exists to strengthen the organization’s capacity to originate, evaluate, and execute debt investments in high-impact FSPs and SGBs across Latin America, ensuring a rigorous balance between impact objectives and financial sustainability.

It contributes to the effective management of the investment pipeline and portfolio, supporting the structuring and execution of transactions, while progressively taking ownership of investment processes. Additionally, it enables the team to expand its regional reach and maintain high standards of analysis, risk management, and execution within a growing and dynamic investment environment.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Origination & Execution

• Drive regional deal sourcing: Support MCE’s Latin America pipeline by cultivating new high-potential opportunities and serving as the point person for pipeline management.

• Screen and structure opportunities: Lead initial evaluations of prospective partners and prepare concise screening materials for Loan and Investment Committees.
  Lead rigorous analysis: Build and assess financial models; conduct ad hoc financial and market analyses that inform investment decisions.

• Prepare due diligence: Prepare for and participate in on site due diligence engagements with FSPs and SGBs in Latin America.

• Underwrite and present investment opportunities: Analyze investment opportunities and draft investment memoranda and present recommendations to the Investment Committee.

• Expected travel time in and outside of Colombia 10-20%.

Portfolio Monitoring & Insights

• Monitor performance: Review portfolio results and support Investment Managers in analysis and reporting, prepare and lead quarterly monitoring calls with clients, and conduct annual analyses of audited financial statements.

• Macro & risk surveillance: Track regional macroeconomic, country, and currency risks and assess implications for the portfolio.

Requirements and competences to work with us

Education

• Bachelor’s degree; Masters preferred, or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years in credit or financial analysis, ideally involving debt or equity transactions with FSPs and/or SGBs in Latin America.

Knowledge and Skills

• Technical skills: Strong grasp of financial accounting and financial statement analysis; advanced Excel for financial analysis and business modeling.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills; ability to present complex information clearly and professionally.

• Languages: Fluency in English and Spanish.

Our team profile

An ideal candidate has a passion for MCE’s mission as well as embodies MCE’s core values, outlined below.

1. Integrity. We honor our commitments: to MCE’s mission, to one another, and to our partners.

2. Care, Consideration, & Collaboration. We center empathy and respect in every relationship and interaction.

3. Trusted & Transparent. We build trust through clarity, honesty, and consistency.

4. Invest in our People. We invest in our team and our culture, recognizing that our people are our greatest asset.

5. Committed to Impact. We lead by example to advance the field of impact-first investing.

6. Operational Excellence. We work effectively and with purpose of maximizing efficiency and impact.

Key interests for working with us

• Financial empowerment of women and rural communities; Poverty reduction.

Reasons to join our team

MCE offers a compelling place to build a career and a supportive environment designed for growth.

The main benefits include:

• Attractive salary and benefits

• Flexible work structure with hybrid remote/in-office options

• Professional development opportunities

• Meaningful travel and direct engagement with entrepreneurs across Latin America

• Opportunities for increased responsibility and career progression in a fast-evolving organization

• Exposure to MCE’s Board, impact investing leaders, and sector peers

• A collaborative, inclusive and fun work environment – hear directly from staff on our Glassdoor page

Relevant details before applying for this vacancy

All application materials should be submitted in English. Applicants must possess a valid work permit for Colombia.