Portfolio Lead, Financial Institutions Services - Central & South Asia

About this role

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 Lead is responsible for managing a complex, high-impact portfolio across Central & South Asia, serving as a strategic leader to drive growth, performance, and expansion within the region. This role will assess and prioritize demand aligned with organizational goals, while ensuring strong portfolio health and execution discipline.
The Portfolio Lead will act as a key stakeholder in planning and reporting processes, while also serving as the first point of escalation to remove delivery barriers.
What you'll do
Strategic Account Planning & Portfolio Management
Lead portfolio planning and execution, ensuring delivery against financial targets, performance objectives, and key milestones
Oversee the full partner account lifecycle, ensuring adoption of global frameworks, tools, and best practices across:
Partnership design
Solution development
Field monitoring and reporting
Monitor and drive portfolio health, identifying risks and opportunities across markets
Business Development & Partner Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior decision-makers across partner institutions
Drive sustainable growth across new and existing accounts in the region
Identify and develop partnerships with:
Banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs)
MSME / SME-focused financial institutions
Organizations expanding access to finance, including water and sanitation solutions
Expand regional footprint by identifying new market opportunities and partnership models
Business Metrics & Reporting
Deliver timely, accurate reporting on portfolio performance, including:
Financial performance and growth metrics
Impact delivery progress
Funding utilization and forecasts
Provide insights to senior stakeholders to inform strategy and decision-making
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.
Learn more about working at Water.org
Requirements
What Makes you a great fit
10+ years of progressive experience in:
Banking, microfinance (MFI), or financial services
Credit, lending, or portfolio management (SME / MSME focus strongly preferred)
Proven experience in:
Business development and account growth
Managing complex financial portfolios
Partnering with banks, MFIs, or financial institutions
Regional experience across multiple markets (Central & South Asia strongly preferred)
Strong understanding of:
MSME/SME lending and credit environments
Risk and portfolio management frameworks
Fluency in both English and Russian, with the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in a professional environment.
Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and navigating relationship-driven environments

Travel Requirement
Up to 25% of domestic and international travel.
Being authorized to work in the country posted is a precondition of employment.
Type and Estimated Length of Employment:  Indefinite
Benefits
Salary/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.
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 an inclusive team that will advance our mission and work and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Water.org participates in E-Verify.