Business Manager

About BII

British International Investment (BII) is the UK's leading development finance institution, wholly owned by the UK Government. Our primary mission is to address global development challenges through strategic investments that promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth.

BII focuses on catalysing economic development, creating jobs, and building resilient economies in some of the world's most complex and underserved markets. We invest in businesses and projects that prioritise inclusive development, environmental sustainability, and innovation.

Our approach is characterised by rigorous investment standards, high governance principles, and a commitment to delivering measurable development impact. Our team consists of highly skilled and passionate professionals dedicated to making a tangible difference globally.

We foster a collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment that values curiosity, innovation, and professional growth. Our culture balances high performance with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, ensuring our employees can achieve their full potential while contributing to our mission.

BII at a glance :

Over 75 years supporting sustainable business growth in developing and emerging markets

More than £9.9 billion in net assets

1,600+ businesses invested in

950,000+ workers in the businesses we support

650+ people in our diverse global team

3 key development objectives : Productive | Sustainable | Inclusive

Purpose

The role of Business Manager will be to work closely with the Head of India as well as provide support to the broader the Asia management team, as needed. The role will be varied and includes :

Working with the Head of India, and providing support to the broader Asia management team as needed, the Business Manager will :

Support the build out and development of BII's operating model and in market presence and capabilities as the organisation embarks on its next stage of growth and will support the development of wider Asia coverage strategy.

Play an essential hands-on role in managing the day-to-day operational activities for the Asia offices, including strategic, financial and resource planning, in support of BII's strategy and execution of the wider business plan.

Provide support to the Head of India and the Asia Management Team collating and synthesising information for various senior management fora and key external stakeholders (FCDO, MLBs, NGOs, local partners)

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities of the Business Manager (but are not limited to) :

• Support MDs in the management of teams as well as in role as ExCo and investment committee members
• Support policy / materials preparation for MCo, ExCo, and Board meetings
• Support periodical management meetings : agenda setting, ensuring timely and quality input of the meeting; arranging external participants; keeping track of delivery on action items etc.
• Help management in organizing and preparing briefing notes, presentations, events and conferences internally and externally
• Support coordination within BII across initiatives and Portfolio Review Meetings

Support Asia Coverage

Enhance investment pipeline and portfolio management coordination

Work with BII impact and investment leads to drive strategy and pipeline development in the areas of food security, gender finance, climate finance, BOLD, SME finance and microfinance

These responsibilities will vary to some extent depending on activities and evolving priorities across Asia and will, of necessity, remain flexible as workplans evolve.

The candidate

Background, skills, aptitude

Essential Skills and Attributes

Our cultural values

We look for team members who aspire, as we do, to work at our best and to be :

British International Investment is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

Please provide a cover letter with your application

Skills Required

Project Management, Trade Finance, Powerpoint, Ms Office, investment products, Equity, Team Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, DEBT, Excel, Portfolio Management