Portfolio Lead – Financial Institutions Services

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Portfolio Lead responsible for managing financial institutions services to drive growth in Central & South Asia. Leading high-performing teams and strategic planning for sustainable growth in the water sector.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead portfolio planning and execution, ensuring delivery against financial targets, performance objectives, and key milestones
  • Oversee the full partner account lifecycle, ensuring adoption of global frameworks, tools, and best practices across:
  • Partnership design
  • Solution development
  • Field monitoring and reporting
  • Monitor and drive portfolio health, identifying risks and opportunities across markets
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior decision-makers across partner institutions
  • Drive sustainable growth across new and existing accounts in the region
  • Identify and develop partnerships with:
  • Banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs)
  • MSME / SME-focused financial institutions
  • Organizations expanding access to finance, including water and sanitation solutions
  • Expand regional footprint by identifying new market opportunities and partnership models
  • Deliver timely, accurate reporting on portfolio performance, including:
  • Financial performance and growth metrics
  • Impact delivery progress
  • Funding utilization and forecasts
  • Provide insights to senior stakeholders to inform strategy and decision-making
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team across multiple markets
  • Align team priorities to strategic goals and ensure accountability for results
  • Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams to drive cohesive execution

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in:
  • Banking, microfinance (MFI), or financial services
  • Credit, lending, or portfolio management (SME / MSME focus strongly preferred)
  • Proven experience in:
  • Business development and account growth
  • Managing complex financial portfolios
  • Partnering with banks, MFIs, or financial institutions
  • Regional experience across multiple markets (Central & South Asia strongly preferred)
  • Strong understanding of:
  • MSME/SME lending and credit environments
  • Risk and portfolio management frameworks
  • Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and navigating relationship-driven environments