VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Truvalu.enterprises Limited is a Netherlands based impact-investment company engaged in developing agri-SMEs through equity investment, advisory services and trade support. Truvalu employs a unique `Co-entrepreneurship` model that strives to improve the economic viability of agri-SMEs through technical assistance, training, and the use of financial services. Through a tailor-made set of business development services and investments, companies are grown to full business maturity to increase overall social impact.
Truvalu is currently looking for a Business Development Manager (BDM) who will be responsible for the growth of Truvalu’s investment portfolio in Bangladesh. The BDM will work closely with the entrepreneurs and contribute towards the development of the organization’s goal of agri value chain development in Bangladesh. The BDM is also a key part of the Truvalu global team. S/he is expected to deal with multiple stakeholders including entrepreneurs, consultants, donor partners, network partners, co-investors, lawyers, and global and local office staff.
Position: Business Development Manager (BDM)
| Directly Reports to | : | Managing Director |
| Organization | : | Truvalu.enterprises Limited |
| Salary & Benefits | : | Competitive salary package based on competency and experience |
| Location | : | Based in Dhaka but frequent travelling outside Dhaka will be required |
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide initial investment review and screening of prospective investment opportunities for the firm as well as managing Truvalu’s investment pipeline to meet targets;
- Conduct regular meetings/telephonic conversations with entrepreneurs, and travel frequently for site visits;
- Collect SME specific information for preparation, drafting, and writing of Business Case Memorandum by Investment Team;
- Collate detailed, up-to-date information about particular industries and the Bangladesh economy;
- Primary analysis of business and financial information relating to specific companies to determine how an organization is positioned to deliver value for fund investors;
- Due diligence of prospective investee companies including review of investee documents such as audit/unaudited financial statements, legal and financial due diligence report, financing agreements, land purchase and rental agreements, RJSC documents, bank statements, and other such relevant documents;
- Coordinate with the Investment Team in preparation and presentation of Business Case Financial Model and Investment Proposal for Truvalu’s Global Office;
- Design and plan investee specific business development services in areas including but not limited to marketing, governance, financial system implementation, trade linkage;
- Engage consultants for implementation of business development services as required;
- Provide ongoing monitoring of investments including review of quarterly performance and impact results;
- Coach and guide investee companies as co-entrepreneur;
- Establish and maintain relationships with industry, trade bodies, research firms, partner organizations, consultants and professional organizations to expand the portfolio of Truvalu;
- Arrange workshops / training programs for SME entrepreneurs;
- Preparation of proposals / concept note and coordinate and manage proposal development with partner organizations;
- Planning and implementing brand-building activities for Truvalu.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Commit to basic value of social impact creation of Truvalu and adhere to organizational culture and overall mission of Truvalu.enterprises Limited;
- Hard working, creative, energetic, pro-active with leadership skills;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal) and presentation skills;
- Have strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and conversant with financial modeling;
- Investment Banking / Private Equity background highly preferred;
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience preferred. Age Limit 35;
- Able to attract investors and partners and have strong network capabilities;
- Know-how in agribusiness and/or SMEs will be preferred;
- Fluency in English is a must;
- Comfortable with traveling on short notice to different districts across Bangladesh;
- MBA/Masters preferably with a background in finance, economics, or business administration. Pursuance or completion of professional degrees like CFA/CAIA will be a plus.
CONTACT:
Interested applicants are requested to drop their resume at info.bd@truvalu-group.com within August 15, 2019. We thank all applicants however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.