Portfolio Manager, Microfinance

Master Job Title: Portfolio Manager

About Water.org

1 in 4 people around the world lack access to safe water and 2 in 5 people don’t have access to a safe toilet. We are working every day to change this. We are Water.org. We’re here to bring water and sanitation to the world. We want to make it safe, accessible, and cost-effective because we believe that water is the way to empower a bright future that we can all share in, worldwide. We are an international nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, Missouri that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world through access to safe water and sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, we pioneer market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis. For more than 30 years, we’ve been providing women hope, children health and families a bright future.

Join Us

The Portfolio Manager, Microfinance leads a portfolio of financial institution partnerships that advance financial inclusion and sustainable impact. This role oversees a team of account managers and is responsible for strengthening portfolio performance, managing risk, and supporting the long‑term growth of partner institutions—while balancing financial sustainability with measurable social outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in microfinance, inclusive finance, or development finance and excels at managing institutional relationships, capital deployment, and portfolio performance across diverse markets. As a strategic advisor and people leader, the Portfolio Manager provides strong financial oversight, guides partners through growth and complexity, and enables the team to execute with discipline across the full partnership lifecycle.

What You

Business Development

• Drive growth and engagement with existing and prospective financial institution partners across the portfolio
• Build senior‑level relationships and support partner structuring, due diligence, and onboarding

Business Metrics + Reporting

• Oversee accurate portfolio performance reporting, including financial results and impact plan execution
• Translate data into actionable insights for leadership and key stakeholders

Talent Management

• Lead and develop a high‑performing account management team aligned to portfolio objectives
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and strong cross‑functional partnership

Why Water.org?

At Water.org, we’re dedicated to breaking barriers to safe water access for everyone, everywhere. When you join us, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team committed to sustainability, diversity, and making a lasting impact. We offer growth opportunities, a collaborative culture, and the chance to drive global change.

What makes you a great fit

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Seven or more years of progressive experience in portfolio management, relationship management, or business development within microfinance, inclusive finance, development finance, or institutional financial services.
• Demonstrated success managing and strengthening portfolios of financial institution partners, including improving performance, managing financial exposure, and expanding long‑term partnerships aligned with impact and sustainability goals.
• Strong people leadership experience, with a proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams; minimum of one year of direct people management required.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Benefits

This position offers country-specific benefits and market-based, competitive salary as well as periodic review for merit and incentive pay based on organizational and personal achievement.

Being authorized to work in the country posted is a precondition of employment.

Type and Estimated Length of Employment:

Indefinite

Water.org is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, military and veteran status, genetic information, and any other status protected by law. We provide qualified applicants and employees reasonable accommodation, when necessary, to enable individuals to complete the application process and/or perform the essential functions of the job. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We strive to build and maintain a diverse team that will advance our mission and work and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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