Senior Consultant Orange Guarantee Australia (OGA)

About IIX:

Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) is a pioneer in the global impact investing movement, dedicated to reshaping finance for sustainable development with a focus on gender equality and climate action through capital mobilization and data-based solutions. For over a decade and a half, we've been building the sustainable investing market, from establishing the world's largest crowdfunding platform for impact investing (Impact Partners™), operating award-winning enterprise technical assistance programs, creating innovative financial products such as the Women's Livelihood Bond™ Series, (listed 6 bonds in the public market with zero credit default) and establishing an Impact Institute and Research & Advisory. While we are very deep with our work in Asia, the Pacific, and Africa, our work spans 60 countries globally where we have invested close to $500 million of private-sector capital, positively impacted over 160 million direct and household lives, and avoided over 1.9 million metric tons of carbon and have collected over 90,000+ data points on sustainable micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The base of IIX's work is IIX Values™, an impact verification tech solution measuring investments' social and environmental impact to the last mile, amplifying the voices of the underserved. In 2022, we, along with global partners, launched the Orange Movement™ and, within that, created a new asset class, Orange Bond, to demonstrate the intersectionality of gender equality and climate action and unlock $10 billion in capital markets by 2030, impacting 100 million women, girls, and gender minorities and making them a key player in climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. In 2024, we unveiled our global data hub, IIX Intelligence™, which aggregates, evaluates, and benchmarks data from sustainable MSMEs, offering unparalleled insights into gender diversity, climate action, ESG performance, and community risk management. IIX Intelligence demonstrates with data the importance of MSMEs as a backbone of sustainable development. Numerous accolades, including the Oslo Business for Peace and the UN Global Climate Action Award, have recognized our efforts. Our team’s 'PREM' values—passion, resilience, equity, and mavericks—propel our efforts, bringing meaningful change to Global South communities and the 99%.

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About a career with IIX:

You will join a highly effective team that provides you with an un-paralleled hands-on exposure to the Impact Investing and Social Finance space. You thrive in tackling development issues and excel in creating solutions using structured strategies and unprecedented programs that address and solve the world’s most pressing problems, from food security to inclusive finance to clean energy. You aim to become a global development leader who has a passion for international development and to get involved in work that makes a difference.

When you join IIX, you embark on a rewarding career where we are heavily invested in your professional development, as we will build on your strengths and help you gain new skills with training, coaching, encouragement and guiding you in the right direction. It is a value addition to advance your career, providing you invaluable exposure to the rapidly growing impact investing space.

You WANT to instigate change.

Thus, as a successful team member, you should be a PREM:

• Passionate: Commitment to social finance and impact investing as a path to unlock society’s potential to effect social change is essential for a happy and successful tenure at IIX.

• Resilient: Similar to our enterprises working in emerging markets, our IIX team members have strong mental and emotional fortitude and is able to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks. We look for people with an adaptable and positive attitude and strong sense of self-worth, which enables them to move forward and continue to strive for their goals even in the face of adversity.

• Equitable: At IIX, we manage toward impact maximization and produce measurable and transparent returns – both social and financial. These results strengthen the ecosystem and transform existing realities by helping impact enterprises magnify their impact and scale. We are fair and impartial in our actions and ensure that we make objective and unbiased decisions based on facts and impact.

• Maverick: While IIX is a seasoned stakeholder in the impact enterprise and impact investing space in Asia, we pride ourselves on creating new opportunities. We look for people with an independent and unorthodox approach to thinking and behaving. If you are someone who is non-conformist, innovative, and independent, often going against the grain, does not like following the crowd and is not afraid to express your own opinions, we want you.

Our clients and partners span the spectrum of public and private sector including foundations such as the Rockefeller Foundation and Bank of America-Merrill Lynch Foundation, corporations such as Standard Chartered Bank and KKR, international non-profits such as Oxfam and World Vision, multilateral institutions such as the Asian Development Bank, UN Agencies such as UNDP, and government agencies such as USAID and SIDA.

About the project:

The Orange Guarantee Australia (OGA) is a pioneering initiative under the Orange Movement™ by Impact Investment Exchange (IIX). This innovative credit guarantee program is designed to unlock capital for underserved populations, including women, minority, and indigenous-owned or impacting micro, small, and medium enterprises (impact MSMEs) across Australia. 

By addressing the barriers these entrepreneurs face in accessing affordable finance, OGA aims to bridge the gender and equity financing gaps while fostering inclusivity and sustainable economic growth. The initiative works in partnership with financial institutions, philanthropic foundations, and the private sector to de-risk lending and catalyze investments into businesses that deliver meaningful social and environmental impact.
IIX is currently conducting a feasibility study, fundraising, and legal structure planning for OGA, supported by leading Australian family offices and philanthropic foundations. This initiative will promote gender equality, financial inclusion, and sustainability, bridging investors and sustainable and inclusive MSMEs.
Through a phased approach, IIX aims to assess the Australian market, develop scalable strategies, and position Australia as a global leader in sustainable finance. The Orange Guarantee represents a bold step toward creating an inclusive and equitable economy, empowering MSMEs to thrive as social and environmental transformation drivers.
Join us in building a resilient and inclusive future with the power of the Orange Guarantee.

About the role:

IIX is seeking a highly experienced Senior Consultant in Australia to work with the Strategy Team to lead the completion of the fundraising and the feasibility study of the Orange Guarantee Australia (OGA). The Consultant will manage multi-stakeholder engagement, participate in securing fundraising commitments and build relationships with key ecosystem players, including financial institutions, family offices, and philanthropic foundations.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Fundraising and Understanding of Financial Structuring:
o Lead efforts to secure grants and funding for the feasibility study and the future OGA Impact Fund.
o Engage Australian philanthropists, family offices, and institutional investors to mobilize capital.
o Understand financial models, guarantee frameworks, and blended finance structures in compliance
with Australian regulatory standards and participate in creating the viable guarantee structure.
2. Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management:
o Build and maintain strong relationships with ecosystem stakeholders, including financial
institutions, government agencies, philanthropists, and community leaders.
o Convene multi-stakeholder consultations, workshops, and meetings to align goals and drive
collaboration.

3. Project Leadership and Execution:
o Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and financial reporting during the feasibility study phase.
o Develop strategic partnerships with Australian ecosystem players to support MSME sourcing and
capacity-building efforts.
o Coordinate on-the-ground project execution with partners and other junior consultants in
collaboration with IIX’s core team
4. Research, Analysis, and Impact Reporting:
o Oversee market research, financial analysis, and reporting for the feasibility study.
o Develop frameworks to measure impact on financial inclusion, gender equality, and climate resilience.
o Produce high-quality reports and presentations for donors, stakeholders, and partners.

Contract Details:
o Duration: The project is expected to commence in February 2025 for an initial period of 5 months.
o Extension Opportunity: The engagement may be extended based on project needs and performance, with
the potential to contribute to subsequent program phases.
This role requires a results-driven individual with deep experience in impact investing, blended finance, or gender-
lens investing and a proven track record in stakeholder management, fundraising, and strategic partnerships.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Experience:
o Minimum 10–12 years of experience in project management, fundraising, and stakeholder
engagement, with proven expertise in impact investing, blended finance, or gender-lens investing.
o Demonstrated success managing large-scale projects from inception to execution.
o Proven ability to build multi-sector partnerships and engage stakeholders, including financial
institutions, government agencies, and philanthropists.
2. Financial Expertise:
o Strong financial modelling, capital structuring, and fundraising strategy development background.
o Familiarity with Australian financial, legal, and regulatory frameworks is highly desirable.
3. Education: An advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field is highly
desirable. Certifications like CFA or PMP are also highly desirable.
4. Skills:
o Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
o Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation capabilities.
o Ability to manage remote teams and operate across various regions in Australia
o Ability to thing and execute on both micro and macro level work
The role of Senior Consultant will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and expertise.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by IIX Talent Acquisition team. Your personal data maybe collected but it will be used for recruitment purposes only. 'IIX is an equal opportunity employer'