Manager- Blended Finance - Abu Dhabi - ref. f75586115
Job Description
Whats This Role About
Were hiring a Manager Blended Finance for a UAE-based platform that works on large-scale development and impact-driven projects. The job is all about using smart financial tools to bring different types of capital together, especially from public and private sources, to get big, meaningful projects off the ground.
Youll be working with local and global partnersdevelopment banks, investors, and other institutionsto design finance solutions that make complex, important projects actually happen. If youve worked on deals with DFIs, MDBs, or structured capital for infrastructure or economic development, this could be a great fit.
What Youll Do- Structure and manage blended finance deals that combine public and private investment.
- Build financial models and advise on risk-sharing tools like guarantees or concessional capital.
- Work with DFIs, MDBs, investors, and government partners to get projects funded and executed.
- Help shape co-investment platforms and capital strategies for large-scale development efforts.
- Manage deal process from concept to closuremodelling, negotiation, documentation, and stakeholder management.
- What Were Looking For
- At least 8 years of experience in blended finance, development finance, investment banking, or capital advisory.
- Strong track record working with development banks, sovereign funds, or institutional investors.
- Hands-on experience with concessional finance, risk guarantees, or other financing tools.
- Solid understanding of how capital is mobilized for infrastructure, climate, or large-scale projects.
- Strong financial modeling and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Background in finance, economics, or developmentMasters preferred but not required.
- Regional experience in MENA or emerging markets is a plus.
- Why Join
This is a chance to help build smart capital structures that unlock serious impactwithout being stuck in traditional finance. Youll work on real projects with real outcomes, alongside senior teams and high-level partners. Its strategic, technical, and purpose-driven, all at once.