AVP / VP, Platform Innovation - IIX Platforms | Sri Lanka

About Impact Investment Exchange (IIX)

IIX (Impact Investment Exchange) is a Singapore-headquartered pioneer in impact investing, connecting capital markets with sustainable development. For over a decade, IIX has been building the infrastructure for impact, structuring innovative financial instruments, running donor-funded development programs, and developing digital platforms that serve impact investors, enterprises, and communities across Asia and beyond.

Our work spans impact-linked securities, blended finance, gender-lens investing, and climate finance, always with the goal of mobilizing private capital for social and environmental good. Over 17 years, IIX has:

• Mobilized nearly $500M in private-sector capital
• Positively impacted over 160 million lives
• Avoided over 1.9 million metric tons of carbon
• Collected over 90,000+ data points on sustainable MSMEs

We are a lean, mission-obsessed team. Everyone here wears multiple hats, moves fast, and cares deeply about the work. If that energizes you, you’ll thrive at IIX.

www.iixglobal.com

About the Role

IIX is seeking an AVP / VP to serve as the operational backbone of IIX Fintech, the newly integrated vertical unifying three core platforms: IIX Values™ (impact measurement and ESG data), Impact Partners™ (enterprise and investor connectivity), and IIX Institute™ (knowledge and capacity-building). Reporting directly to the Platform Innovation Head, this role translates strategic vision into day-to-day reality: managing platform delivery, driving cross-functional coordination, and executing business development. Success means platforms that run smoothly, clients that are well-served, and a team that performs at its best.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Strategy Execution & Operational Delivery

• Translate the Platform Innovation Head’s 3–5 year strategy into quarterly roadmaps, workplans, and measurable milestones
• Monitor progress across all three platforms, proactively identifying bottlenecks and driving resolution
• Prepare leadership-ready reporting on platform performance, KPIs, and impact metrics
• Support the Head in representing IIX Fintech in internal governance and external forums

2. Platform Management & Product Development

• Lead day-to-day operations and enhancement cycles for IIX Values™, Impact Partners™, and IIX Institute™
• Coordinate with technology and analytics teams to ensure product development stays on track, on brief, and market-relevant
• Gather and synthesize user feedback to inform product iterations and feature prioritization
• Support rollout of platform upgrades across geographies, ensuring quality and consistency

3. Business Development Support & Client Engagement

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in partnership with the Platform Innovation Head
• Support the design and packaging of client solutions for corporates, financial institutions, governments, and development partners
• Build and maintain relationships with existing clients and partners, ensuring high satisfaction and renewal
• Contribute to proposals, pitch decks, and commercial negotiations

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as the primary coordination point between IIX Fintech and the Asset Management and Advisory teams
• Ensure smooth flow of data, insights, and deliverables across business units
• Coordinate with external vendors, technology partners, and implementation teams

5. Team & Capability Building

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and day-to-day management of platform team members
• Contribute to building a performance culture through clear task delegation, feedback, and mentorship of junior staff
• Support the strengthening of IIX Institute as a global knowledge and training hub

6. Operational Excellence

• Maintain platform documentation, SOPs, and compliance standards
• Assist in budget tracking, resource planning, and vendor management
• Ensure adherence to data privacy, security regulations, and ESG reporting standards

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Experience & Skills

• 7–10 years of progressive experience across fintech, impact investing, digital platforms, consulting, or sustainable finance
• Demonstrated experience in platform or product management, including delivery against defined KPIs
• Working knowledge of ESG/impact measurement frameworks and financial markets
• Exposure to emerging markets and cross-geography stakeholder management
• Experience supporting or leading business development and client engagement efforts
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Business Administration, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field

The Person

• Strong project management capability — able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously with sharp attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to distill complex ideas for diverse audiences
• A builder’s mentality — takes ownership, gets things done, and thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous, entrepreneurial environments
• Curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning; resilient under pressure
• Genuine alignment with IIX’s mission of inclusive finance, gender equality, and climate action

THE PREM FRAMEWORK

Every IIX team member is a PREM professional. We look for these qualities in everyone we hire:

P Passionate Mission-driven & purpose-led

R Resilient Thrives under pressure & ambiguity

E Equitable Champions fairness & inclusion

M Maverick Bold, entrepreneurial thinker

WHY IIX

• This role is the engine room of IIX Fintech — an unparalleled opportunity to build expertise at the intersection of technology, capital, and global development
• High-trust, lean team environment — minimal bureaucracy, maximum ownership
• Direct mentorship from senior leadership and fast-track growth opportunities
• Work with leading institutions — from UN agencies to top-tier financial institutions
• Be part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of inclusive and climate-aligned capital markets
• A culture that takes PREM values seriously — you will be seen, heard, and valued

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover note. In your cover note, tell us about a platform or product you managed, what the challenge was, how you drove delivery, and what results you achieved. You are welcome to include an optional work sample (research, product brief, or project report).

IIX is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.