South & Southeast Asia Region Head

Developing World Markets

South & Southeast Asia Region Head – Private Credit – Financial Institutions & Fintech

Introduction:

Do you want to make a difference and contribute to creating a better world? Are you interested in developing your skills and knowledge, while putting your ideals to work? Join us, Developing World Markets (DWM), a frontrunner in global impact investing.

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DWM is at the forefront of a global effort to create investible solutions to meet the social and financial needs of the developing world. DWM structures transactions that open doors to the international capital markets for inclusive financial institutions, including fintechs, and other socially positive organizations. To date, DWM has led or advised on more than USD 2.0 billion worth of private credit transactions across emerging and frontier markets. The DWM team has deep experience in investment banking and emerging markets investing, as well as a passionate interest in the social goals served by their transactions. For more information please visit our website: 

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Title: South & Southeast Asia Region Head – Financial Institutions & Fintech

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Reporting Line: Head of Private Credit

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Location: Delhi, India

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Work Format: Hybrid (minimum 3 days in-person per week, with the remainder remote)

The Role:

You will join DWM's Private Credit team with responsibility for the strategic planning, origination, execution, and team leadership activities of the South & Southeast Asia region. The role calls for an experienced and highly motivated professional who can operate as both player and coach – driving deals while also developing a high-performing regional team. You will lead marketing, originating, structuring, due diligence, and on-going portfolio monitoring of financial institutions and fintech transactions across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

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Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the regional strategy aligned with DWM's risk, return, and impact objectives.
• Manage and mentor a regionally-focused investment team (currently 3 Full Time Employees), fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Lead by example, balancing independent execution with effective delegation and team development. Provide guidance to team members on quantitative and qualitative analysis of prospective investment opportunities, including financial modeling, credit risk assessment, industry research, and operational analysis.
• Perform thematic research into emerging sectors and markets and contribute thought leadership within DWM.

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Origination, Due Diligence, and Deal Execution

• Leverage an existing network of relationships and proactively develop new ones with financial institutions, fintechs, specialty finance companies, and key stakeholders within the impact investing ecosystem across South & Southeast Asia.
• Lead origination across multiple channels: directs, co-lending, syndications, PE sponsors, and secondaries.
• Oversee all aspects of deal negotiation and drafting of legal transaction documentation in coordination with internal and external counsel, including developing investment structures and theses, conducting on-site due diligence, and producing well-supported investment memos and recommendations to the investment committees.
• Work in close coordination with internal and external legal counsel to draft, negotiate, and close transaction documentation.

Portfolio and Relationship Management

• Maintain contact with existing borrowers on a regularly scheduled frequency, oversee performance evaluation, and manage restructuring or workout processes as needed.
• Ensure accurate reporting and data management within internal systems.
• Contribute to impact measurement, investment monitoring, and regional market research.

New Sector Development

• Support new product development and business initiatives for the private credit business as the firm expands into new sectors, geographies, and or investor bases.
• Support DWM's "Multi-Sector" initiative, with emphasis on fintech and expansion of lending activity into areas such as renewable energy, agribusiness, and sustainable infrastructure.
• Participate in developing frameworks, underwriting standards, and investor materials for new sector lending strategies.

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Representation & Collaboration

• Represent DWM at regional and international conferences, investor forums, and field visits.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across DWM's global offices to ensure consistency and cross-regional knowledge sharing.

What We Expect:

We are looking for an energetic, driven, analytical, relationship-oriented, and proactive leader with the hunger, organizational skills, and discipline to succeed in a fast-paced, commercial, and mission-driven environment.

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Key Attributes:

• Competitive and self-motivated with a "go-getter" mindset; demonstrates initiative and follow-through.
• Strong relationship manager who builds trust and influence across cultures and stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in balancing multiple priorities.
• Collaborative and team-oriented; promotes cooperation and shared success.
• Natural leader with the ability to mentor, motivate, and hold others accountable.
• Strong analytical, structuring, and due diligence skills, coupled with sound commercial judgment.
• Proactive and persuasive communicator with excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
• Comfortable working independently and in a boutique-firm, entrepreneurial environment.

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Experience and Qualifications:

• Master's degree or CFA, with relevant coursework in economics, finance, and/or accounting.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial or investment banking, private credit, corporate or structured finance, ideally within emerging markets.
• Proven track record leading transactions from origination through closing.
• Deep understanding of financial institutions and/or fintech sectors.
• Existing network of potential investees and partners across South & Southeast Asia.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong financial modeling skills.
• Written and spoken fluency in English (additional regional languages a plus).
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically (up to 4 times per year).

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in expanding DWM's private credit platform in South & Southeast Asia.
• Dynamic, mission-driven work environment within a passionate and international team.
• Flat organizational structure with direct exposure to senior decision-makers.
• Highly professional, intellectually stimulating, and growth-oriented culture.
• DWM offers an attractive compensation package including a competitive salary, paid time off (vacation and holidays), and certain benefits.

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