Global Portfolio & Finance Partnerships Lead

ABOUT WATER.ORG

1 in 4 people around the world lack access to safe water and 2 in 5 people don't have access to a safe toilet. We are working every day to change this.

We are Water.org. We're here to bring water and sanitation to the world. We want to make it safe, accessible, and cost-effective because we believe that water is the way to empower a bright future that we can all share in, worldwide.

We are an international nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, Missouri that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world through access to safe water and sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, we pioneer market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis. For more than 30 years, we've been providing women hope, children health and families a bright future. Learn more about Water.org here!

THE ROLE

The Associate Director, Global Portfolio Management is responsible for oversight of business initiatives related to the Financial Institution Services portfolio, ensuring they meet or exceed targets for new business development and account performance.

The incumbent in this position drives execution of a multi-year business strategy that delivers Water.org's unique value within enterprise finance partnerships and alliances.

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

This role offers the opportunity to partner closely with the Global Director of Financial Institution Services, helping lead a global portfolio that works with banks, microfinance institutions, and other financial partners across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, particularly those focused on housing finance and MSME lending.

Based in Latin America and operating globally, the Associate Director will coordinate four regional portfolio leads and support the performance and evolution of financial partnerships across multiple continents.

For the right leader, this is a rare opportunity to deliver technical assistance and help shape how financial institutions mobilize capital to accelerate water access at scale within a highly international, mission-driven team.

DEPARTMENT ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Impact Strategy, Leadership, and Execution
• Portfolio + Account Management
• Business Development
• Business Metrics and Data Insights
• Pre-Award and Post-Award Administration
• Project Management
• Risk Identification
• Advisory and Consulting Services

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Values Differences – Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Strategic Mindset – Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
• Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Builds Effective Teams – Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Instills Trust – Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related work experience.
• Ten or more years of progressive front-line experience with enterprise finance partnerships, with a demonstrated record of achievement leading partnership strategies and elevating account performance.
• Four or more years of managerial or supervisory experience managing mid-to senior-level positions.
• Experience using technology and portfolio management tools, including the ability to prepare reports, develop concept notes, analyze portfolio data in Excel, and work with systems such as Salesforce or similar platforms.
• Proficient (written and verbal) in English.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development

Works collaboratively to develop and implement strategies and tactics related to securing a robust base of partnerships. Develops timely impact projections and provides complete, accurate internal reporting on opportunity pipelines and related activities. Leads development of funding proposals to secure resources for mission-critical projects and initiatives.

Portfolio Operations

Oversees strategic account planning and global portfolio management, ensuring burn rate and portfolio forecasts are managed within organizational guidelines. Drives execution of the business strategy and annual operating goals metrics, fostering effective operational integration and coordination across regions.

Service Delivery + Technical Support

Oversees execution of partner service delivery, meeting established targets for timelines and cost. Monitors policy and regulatory developments and market trends relevant to the portfolio's areas of focus including financial institutions serving housing finance and MSME markets to conduct analysis and provide recommendations for impact opportunities to leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement + Representation

Represents business interests to promote our mission and drive additional resources to advance strategic and business objectives. Effectively engages and interacts with individuals or groups representing diverse backgrounds, interests, and points of view.

Talent Management

Challenges and maximizes the strength of the team by aligning their efforts to meet growth objectives and deliver results. Fosters productive cross-functional collaboration to ensure cohesive effort and delivery of business outcomes.

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required by an incumbent in this job. Some responsibilities, activities, and people who are expected to regularly interact with the incumbent in this job may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Complexity + Problem Solving Skills

• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop comprehensive partnerships that drive impact growth and advance Water.org's global scaling strategy.
• Ability to manage complex projects and business challenges, requiring adaptive thinking and solutions to unique circumstances and requirements.
• Superior communication and presentation skills, including highly developed skills to motivate, inspire and persuade.

LOCATION

The position may be based in Mexico, Colombia, or Guatemala.

Candidates must already have the legal right to live and work in Colombia, Mexico or Guatemala.

Up to 25% of domestic and international travel.

ABOUT HRIC EXECUTIVE SEARCH

HRIC Executive Search is a boutique firm with a global team in México, London and Nairobi. For seventeen years we have appointed senior leaders for foundations, development banks, civil society organizations and mission-driven institutions, more than three hundred searches across twenty-five countries, with deep Latin American expertise.

HRIC has been exclusively retained by Water.org to lead this appointment.

EQUALITY IN EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Talent has no gender. Opportunity sometimes does.

Our process is deliberately unbiased. Every candidate is assessed against the same criteria and the same evidence. We encourage applications from people of every background, identity and route into leadership, and we mean it. Everyone is welcome here.