Principal Investment Officer/Investment Director – Asia

Principal Investment Officer/Investment Director – Asia

Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) is seeking to appoint a full-time highly competent and organized professional for the position of Principal Investment Officer/Investment Director – Asia (title depending on the experience).

The successful candidate will be responsible for MDIF's overall investment work in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working in close collaboration with the Program Director for South Asia and the Program Director for Southeast Asia to develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities
• Evaluating new investment proposals
• Reviewing and/or building financial models, valuations, business cases
• Structuring, negotiating, and closing new transactions, portfolio restructurings, capital increases, equity sales, debt, etc.
• Managing due diligence process with internal and external partners
• Preparing recommendation and full supporting materials for the Investment Committee
• Working closely with portfolio companies, monitoring their performance, and advising on the strategy and identified challenges
• Ensuring proper reporting both internally and externally
• Managing regional team of Investment Analysts/Officers
• Depending on the organization needs, represent MDIF as a member of investee boards

Relevant Background and Qualifications:

• A Master's Degree in finance, business or economics; MBA, CFA, ACCA or equivalent is a plus
• At least 10 years of full-time M&A, private equity/venture capital, impact investment or transactional advisory services experience
• Proven track record in structuring equity and/or debt deals
• Experience in leading full investment cycle
• Strong financial background in preparing detailed financial models and company business valuations
• Experience preparing and delivering management and/or investor presentations
• Excellent analytical skills and sound judgement
• Strong communications skills, including the ability to present complex issues to varying audiences
• Works independently with a wide variety of people, including internal and external stakeholders
• Flexible and adaptable in managing multiple projects, priorities, and new challenges
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• A strong team-player, with a high level of comfort in a variety of cultural settings
• Operating experience in media is a plus
• A willingness to travel internationally
• Fluency in spoken and written English. Fluency in additional languages is a plus.

About Media Development Investment Fund:

MDIF is a not-for-profit impact investment fund specializing in the media sector, principally in news businesses in countries where the press is not free. We are an organization of 65 people working across the globe. Headquartered in New York with offices in Prague and Belgrade, we have regional representation in countries around the world including Colombia, India, Indonesia, Poland, and South Africa.

Since 1995 MDIF has invested $323m in 153 independent media businesses in 48 countries, typically where the independence of journalism cannot be guaranteed and access to information is under threat. Our financing helps independent media companies fulfill their commercial potential while safeguarding their editorial independence. We work with a range of businesses from early-stage ventures to established players seeking to expand audiences or diversify revenues. The companies we partner with often lack access to investment capital, and all companies in our portfolio are committed to the highest standards of independent, quality journalism.

Reports to:

The Principal Investment Officer/Investment Director will report to the Chief Investment Officer

To apply:

Please send your Resume and Cover letter (in English) by November 24, 2025.