Head of Financial Institutions Services Portfolio – Central & South Asia

Water.org

Portfolio Lead managing financial institutions across Central & South Asia for Water.org. Driving growth, performance, and expansion in partnership with banks and MFIs.

Posted 6/16/2026contractRemote • KyrgyzstanLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
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
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team across multiple markets
Align team priorities to strategic goals and ensure accountability for results
Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams to drive cohesive execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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 a diverse team that will advance our mission and work and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.*

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Hard Skills & Tools

portfolio managementbusiness developmentaccount growthfinancial performance metricsimpact delivery progressfunding utilizationrisk management frameworkscredit managementlending practicespartner account lifecycle management

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingrelationship buildingstrategic alignmentcollaborationcommunicationaccountabilityinsight generationteam developmentstakeholder engagement