Head of Pakistan

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British International Investment is the UK’s development finance institution, owned by the UK Government. With a mission to solve the biggest global development challenges, we aim to create a virtuous circle of investment and impact. Your contribution will be essential.

It won’t be easy : we do the hardest work in the most complex markets. Be prepared to test your skills, get creative and say your piece as you take on high‑profile work as part of a diverse team of exceptionally smart, passionate people.

In return, you can take your career to all‑new places in a culture that rewards curiosity and collaboration, and balances high performance with wellbeing.

BII at a glance

• 75 years supporting sustainable business growth in developing and emerging markets
• £8.1 billion in net assets
• 1,400+ businesses invested in
• 950,000 workers in the businesses we support
• £9 billion in new investments planned in the next 5 years
• 600+ people in our diverse global team

Purpose

In Asia, BII currently has offices in India (Mumbai and Bengaluru), Pakistan, Singapore and Bangladesh. These offices are complemented by a Country Representative in Nepal. The role being recruited for will be accountable for Pakistan, as Country Head.

Key objectives of the role

The team

BII has 3 team members in Pakistan focused on Coverage and Investment. They partner closely with Investment and Impact teams in the London office.

BII has been investing in Pakistan for a number of years, with the first investment dating back to 1988 when it backed leading companies including Engro Chemicals, Fauji Fertilizer and Hub Power. Today, BII has investments and commitments of over $350 million in more than 10 businesses in the country. Its investments span several high‑impact sectors such as financial services, infrastructure, food and agriculture, and Pakistan’s growing venture capital market.

Pakistan is a priority market for BII where it sees considerable opportunities for its patient and flexible capital to be deployed at scale, to support the private sector that helps to deliver economic growth by creating jobs and improving access to goods and services that benefit communities. To help bridge the financing gap for private sector businesses, BII will continue to back local financial institutions that expand access to finance for promising entrepreneurs and local businesses that are contributing to inclusive and productive economic growth.

Responsibilities

Expand Coverage in Pakistan

Origination

The candidate

Recognised and respected within the investment industry for making high quality investments (equity or debt or both) and showing excellent investment judgment, preferably in the mid‑sized ticket deals of c$25 to 50m. Extremely well networked and respected amongst the business partners.

Proven Investment track record

A global perspective

Strategic leadership

Candidates should be strongly motivated by BII’s development mission. This requires :

Required Professional Competencies

Our cultural values

We look for team members who aspire, as we do, to work at our best and to be :

Seniority level

Employment type

Job function

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