responsAbility is a leading Swiss impact asset manager with deep expertise in private market investing across emerging markets. The company provides debt and equity financing to financial institutions, enterprises and mid-market funds, designed to generate measurable positive outcomes for people and planet alongside competitive financial returns. Impact and ESG are embedded throughout the investment process and supported by active engagement. As of 31 March 2026, responsAbility manages USD 5.9 billion in assets invested across around 70 countries and works with institutional, private and public sector investors to invest capital at scale.

Founded in 2003, responsAbility has deployed more than USD 17.8 billion in impact investments. Since 2022, responsAbility has been part of M&G Investments, a business of M&G plc, a global savings and investments group with asset management and insurance capabilities and a long-term institutional ownership base.

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Investment Associate in Lima – FI Debt Latam

We are seeking an Investment Associate to support the origination, structuring, execution and ongoing management of financial sector debt investment across Latin American market.

The position requires a professional with strong credit fundamentals, advanced financial modelling and VBA macro skills, and practical knowledge of econometrics and quantitative economics, applied to credit risk and investment decision-making.

Your Main Tasks

• Source, evaluate, and help develop financial sector debt investment opportunities across in the LATAM region.

• Perform thorough credit, financial, and market risk analysis, including on-site and off-site due diligence and internal scoring.

• Support and actively participate in transaction structuring and execution, coordinating with investment, transaction, legal and risk management teams.

• Design, build, and review structured credit models, including covenant testing, sensitivity and scenario analyses.

• Manage the full investment process end-to-end, from initial screening and due diligence through investment committee approval, closing, and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

• Build and maintain advanced financial models using to Excel and VBA macros to support investment analysis and portfolio reporting.

• Apply econometric and quantitative techniques to assess credit risk, portfolio performance, default probabilities, and macro-financial sensitivities.

• Analyse the impact of macroeconomic factors (interest rates, inflation, regulatory changes) on counterparties, structures, and portfolio performance.

• Review and analyse historical and projected financial statements and key performance indicators for counterparties.

• Prepare high-quality internal documentation, including credit memos, monitoring reports, quarterly reviews and presentations.

• Conduct market and competitor research; provide regular sector updates to the investments team.

• Coordinate and participate in diligence activities (calls, meetings, site visits) and manage inputs from internal and external stakeholders.

• Represent the organisation at relevant conferences and industry events, as required.

Your Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Specialization or strong academic background in Econometrics or Quantitative Economics; CFA Level I completed is a strong plus.

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant professional experience in the financial sector, preferably in an international environment.

• Demonstrated experience in credit analysis and debt investment, ideally covering financial institutions, microfinance, SME finance, leasing, or private equity.

• Strong analytical in credit structures, writing, and presentation skills, with a strong interest in business development and proven commercial acumen.

• Proven ability to interpret corporate financial statements and apply corporate finance and credit analysis concepts.

• Strong quantitative mindset, with hands-on proficiency in Excel/VBA and working knowledge of financial or credit risk modelling; some familiarity with a statistical/programming language (Stata, R, Python) is a plus. We value data-driven curiosity and initiative — the ideal candidate actively questions existing tools and processes, seeks efficiencies, and embraces AI-assisted workflows as a natural part of their work.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact confidently with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong attention to detail, high organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects, transactions, and assignments simultaneously.

• Fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a multicultural and international environment.

• Strong interest in impact investing and sustainable finance.

An exciting job, located in the city of Lima, with plenty of room for personal initiative and within a multicultural growth environment, awaits you.

For any questions, please contact Maria Luisa Ortega, latam@responsability.com

http://www.responsAbility.com

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