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Senior Manager, Structured Nature Finance, Africa at Conservation International
Conservation International
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 3 hours ago (11 Oct 2026) Updated about 3 hours ago
Job Description
The Senior Manager, Structured Nature Finance, leads the identification and development of innovative nature‑based financing solutions for Conservation International in Africa. Core duties include conducting early‑stage due diligence, designing financing structures, and building pipelines of investment opportunities. The manager works closely with partners, investors, and internal teams to advance conservation outcomes through financial mechanisms. This senior position shapes the organization’s strategic finance agenda across the continent.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Master’s Degree in Finance, Environmental Economics, Sustainable Development, or related field
- • At least 7 years experience in structured finance, investment banking, or sustainability finance
- • Proven track record of originating and structuring nature‑based finance deals
- • Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise
- • Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
- • Ability to work across multicultural teams and manage complex projects
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Identify early‑stage nature‑based finance opportunities across Africa
- • Perform due diligence, financial modeling, and risk assessment for prospective projects
- • Design structured financing solutions that align conservation outcomes with investor returns
- • Build and maintain a pipeline of investment prospects and partnership opportunities
- • Prepare investment memoranda, proposals, and presentation materials for stakeholders
- • Coordinate with internal finance, legal, and conservation teams to advance deals