Senior Consultant, Fundraising and Partnerships, Orange Guarantee Australia (OGA)

About Impact Investment Exchange (IIX)

Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) is a pioneer in impact investing, dedicated to reshaping finance for sustainable development. Over the past 15+ years, IIX has built the sustainable investing market through:

● Capital Mobilization – Including the Women’s Livelihood Bond™ Series (6 listed bonds and growing).

● Enterprise Technical Assistance – Supporting impact enterprises across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific.

● Data & Impact Measurement – Leveraging IIX Values™, an impact verification tech solution.

● Global Advocacy & Innovation – Such as the Orange Movement™, which integrates gender equality and climate action in financial markets.

Our Impact:

✅ 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

In 2024, IIX launched IIX Intelligence™, a global data hub evaluating gender diversity, ESG, and climate action among MSMEs. Our work has been recognized by accolades such as the Oslo Business for Peace Award and the UN Global Climate Action Award.

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About the Project:

The Orange Guarantee Australia (OGA) is a pioneering initiative under the Orange Movement™ by Impact Investment Exchange (IIX). This innovative impact-linked credit guarantee program is designed to unlock capital for underserved populations, including women, minority, and indigenous-owned or impacting micro, small, and medium enterprises (impact MSMEs) across Australia.

By addressing the barriers these entrepreneurs face in accessing affordable finance, OGA aims to bridge the gender and equity financing gaps while fostering inclusivity and sustainable economic growth. The initiative works in partnership with financial institutions, philanthropic foundations, and the private sector to de-risk lending and catalyze investments into businesses that deliver meaningful social and environmental impact.

IIX is currently conducting a feasibility study and instrument design framework for OGA, supported by leading Australian family offices and philanthropic foundations. This initiative will promote gender equality, financial inclusion, and sustainability, bridging investors and sustainable and inclusive MSMEs.

Through a phased approach, IIX aims to assess the Australian market, develop scalable strategies, and position Australia as a global leader in sustainable finance. The Orange Guarantee represents a bold step toward creating an inclusive and equitable economy, empowering MSMEs to thrive as social and environmental transformation drivers.

Join us in building a resilient and inclusive future with the power of the Orange Guarantee.

About the role:

IIX is seeking a Senior Consultant – Fundraising and Partnerships, based in Sydney (preferred) or Melbourne, to lead capital mobilization and stakeholder engagement for the Orange Guarantee Australia (OGA) initiative. The role will focus on securing grant-based technical assistance funding and catalytic capital for the pilot guarantee facility, onboarding banking partners, and engaging a broad range of stakeholders—including government, corporates, philanthropic foundations, family offices, and ecosystem partners.

The Consultant will work closely with IIX’s global teams as part of the broader Phase 1 delivery, playing a central role in shaping partnerships and positioning OGA as a national instrument to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of Australia’s funding ecosystem, a strong network across philanthropic and catalytic capital providers, and a successful track record of raising and managing capital for impact-oriented initiatives. This role combines capital raising, funder engagement, and strategic input into the design of inclusive financial solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising and Capital Mobilization:
  • Lead capital-raising efforts aligned with OGA’s goals, including grant funding for technical assistance and catalytic capital for the pilot facility
• Build and manage relationships with funders across philanthropic foundations, family offices, corporate CSR teams, and other catalytic capital providers
• Develop tailored proposals, pitch decks, and funding narratives in collaboration with IIX’s strategy and capital teams
• Provide input into the structuring of the guarantee facility and associated blended finance model, in alignment with Australian regulatory standards
• Banking and Financial Institution Engagement:
  • Lead outreach to identify and onboard one or more banking partners to co-develop and co-implement the guarantee structure
• Facilitate integration of IIX’s impact metrics and technical assistance into lending systems
• Identify opportunities for partner banks to expand inclusive SME lending aligned with gender and climate objectives
• Network Activation and Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Build relationships with federal and state government stakeholders relevant to financial inclusion, gender equity, Indigenous economic participation, and economic development
• Engage corporates with ESG mandates, supplier diversity programs, or strategic alignment to OGA goals
• Cultivate partnerships with women’s business networks, accelerators, Indigenous entrepreneurship groups, and other ecosystem actors
• Convene or contribute to multi-stakeholder events, consultations, and workshops to broaden support and momentum for OGA
• Strategic Collaboration:
  • Contribute insights from funder and stakeholder engagement to inform broader strategy, design, and implementation of the OGA initiative
• Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on partnership and fundraising efforts
• Drive communications and storytelling efforts to position OGA as a model for inclusive finance in high-income markets

Contract Details:

Duration: Immediate start, for a period of 4 months

Extension Opportunity: The engagement will be for a fixed duration and may be extended based on project needs and performance, with the potential to contribute to subsequent program phases.

Location: Australia, specifically Sydeny or Melbourne

Engagement Type: Contract (flexible hours negotiable based on availability and network reach)

This role requires a results-driven individual with deep experience in impact investing, blended finance, or gender-lens investing and a proven track record in stakeholder management, fundraising, and strategic partnerships.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

1. Experience:

a. Minimum 10 years of experience in fundraising, capital advisory, stakeholder engagement, or investment strategy across impact investing, philanthropy, or blended finance

b. Proven success raising multi-million-dollar grant or catalytic capital commitments, with cumulative experience mobilizing at least AUD 25 million

c. Experience building strategic relationships with philanthropic foundations, family offices, corporates, government agencies, and/or financial institutions

d. Familiarity with gender-lens or climate-aligned finance, or impact-aligned capital vehicles

2. Technical Expertise:

a. Strong understanding of fundraising strategy, capital structuring, and donor/investor engagement processes

b. Knowledge of blended finance tools, including guarantees, technical assistance facilities, and catalytic grants is a plus

c. Awareness of Australia’s philanthropic, financial, and regulatory landscape relevant to impact-oriented funding

d. Ability to advise on partnership frameworks, engagement strategies, and reporting expectations

e. Ability to support deal structuring and contribute to funder reporting and accountability mechanisms

3. Skills

a. Strong relationship-building and negotiation capabilities, with executive presence and credibility at senior level

b. Strong storytelling and presentation skills to engage both philanthropic and investment-oriented audiences.

c. Strategic thinker with an execution mindset; comfortable managing pipelines and funder negotiations independently

d. Collaborative team player who can operate across functions and time zones

4. Education:

a. An advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration, Development, Economics, or a related field is highly desirable.

b. Certifications like CFA or specialized training in sustainable finance, philanthropy, or impact investing are an added advantage

The role of Senior Consultant will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and expertise.

Why Join IIX?

Hands-on exposure to impact investing and sustainable finance
Opportunity to drive global change in gender equality and climate action
Fast-track professional growth with training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
Work with leading institutions – from UN agencies to top financial institutions

At IIX, we look for individuals who are:

• Passionate – Dedicated to impact investing and social finance
• Resilient – Able to navigate challenges in emerging markets
• Equitable – Committed to maximizing measurable social and financial impact
• Maverick – Independent, innovative, and bold in their approach

Application Process

Submit your cover letter & resume. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Your personal data will be used strictly for recruitment purposes. 

IIX is an equal-opportunity employer.