Platforms Innovation Head, IIX Fintech
ABOUT IIX GLOBAL
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.
ROLE PURPOSE
IIX is seeking a Senior Vice President / Associate Director to build and lead IIX Fintech — a 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). This senior leadership role exists to serve as the strategic bridge between IIX’s Asset Management and Advisory businesses, ensuring data, technology, and knowledge systems drive both investment performance and advisory excellence. Success means a cohesive, revenue-generating, and scalable platform business that defines the next chapter of IIX’s growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Strategic Leadership & Integration
• Build and lead IIX Fintech as a cohesive business unit, integrating IIX Values™, Impact Partners™, and IIX Institute™ into a unified strategy
• Position IIX Fintech as the connective tissue between Asset Management and Advisory, ensuring seamless flow of data, insights, and client solutions
• Develop and execute a 3–5 year growth strategy for IIX Fintech, aligned with IIX’s broader vision of scaling Orange Capital markets
2. Business Development & Revenue Growth
• Drive the commercialization of all three platforms, creating clear revenue streams and client offerings
• Design and package end-to-end solutions for corporates, financial institutions, governments, and development partners
• Identify new market opportunities, partnerships, and clients to scale platform adoption globally
3. Product & Platform Development
• Oversee continued development of data analytics and impact measurement tools (IIX Values™), digital engagement and marketplace capabilities (Impact Partners™), and training, certification, and thought leadership programs (IIX Institute™)
• Ensure platforms are market-relevant, user-centric, and scalable across geographies
• Work closely with tech and analytics teams to translate business needs into product innovation
4. Team Leadership & Organizational Building
• Lead and manage a globally distributed team across technology, analytics, and training functions
• Rebuild and strengthen the IIX Institute into a leading global knowledge hub
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation across teams
• Recruit, mentor, and retain top talent aligned with IIX’s mission and PREM values
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with the Asset Management team to embed data and analytics into investment strategies and reporting
• Collaborate with the Advisory team to deliver integrated solutions for clients and governments
• Ensure IIX Fintech enhances both capital mobilization efforts and policy advisory outcomes
6. Operational Excellence
• Establish clear KPIs, performance metrics, and reporting structures for the Fintech vertical
• Ensure efficient delivery across platforms, maintaining high-quality outputs and client satisfaction
• Oversee budgets, resource allocation, and financial sustainability of the unit
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Experience & Skills
• 15–18+ years of experience across fintech, impact investing, consulting, or digital platform businesses
• Proven track record of building and scaling business units or platforms
• Strong understanding of financial markets, ESG/impact measurement, and emerging markets
• Experience working across technology, analytics, and business development functions
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Tableau), UI/UX principles, and data privacy/compliance standards
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
The Person
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate innovation into revenue
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability — comfortable building from the ground up
• Resilient, adaptable, and driven — at ease navigating ambiguity in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
• A systems builder who connects ideas, people, and platforms into a unified whole
• Deep 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
• Work at the intersection of finance and impact — this role sits at the heart of IIX’s next chapter, shaping a new financial architecture where technology, capital, and impact work together
• High-trust, lean team environment — minimal bureaucracy, maximum ownership
• Opportunity to drive global change in gender equality and climate action
• Work with leading institutions — from UN agencies to top-tier financial institutions
• Fast-track professional growth with training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
• 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 to jobs@iixglobal.com or through the Breezy link https://iix-global.breezy.hr/p/26a0cd1d9db6-head-of-innovation-iix-platforms-iix-fintech. In your cover note, tell us about a platform or business unit you built or scaled — what the challenge was, what you did, and what impact it had. Please also highlight any relevant experience in strategic partnerships, data analytics, or ESG frameworks.
IIX is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.