MIX - Lead - Analyst - South Asia

Title: Lead Analyst, South Asia

Reports to: Asia Regional Manager

Location: Hyderabad / India

Job Description

- The Lead Analyst is responsible for supporting the growth and expansion of MIX's core activities in South Asia in line with the organization's goals of achieving reliable, comparable, and publicly available information on the performance and outreach of microfinance institutions (MFIs).

- The Lead Analyst is responsible for collecting, processing and analyzing financial, operational and social performance data from a portfolio of MFIs, in addition to supporting partner organizations in the use of application of MIX's systems and products.

- This position requires a dynamic and self-motivated individual with an understanding of financial analysis, accounting and regional socio-economic trends.

Responsibilities:

To achieve these goals, the Analyst has primary responsibilities (90% of time) to:

- Data collection

- Ensure the ultimate collection of data on the assigned portfolio of MFI: solicit, collect, review and analyze MFI data, ensuring MIX standard quality and in line with regional work plan targets;

- Manage the publication of data, files and other information to MIX Market and other databases and information platforms;

- Products

- Produce and update MIX's market intelligence reports for the region;

- Produce and support other analysis products delivered by MIX's programs;

- Partner development and relations management

- Manage MIX's partner portfolio in the region, building relationships and support regional partners who carry out similar data collection, publication and analysis work;

- Perform trainings for partners and MFIs related to MIX standards, processes and tools and use of MIX's analytical tools and products;

- Manage and expand contacts with other relevant and regional microfinance actors;

- Build MIX's regional reputation, through work and any channel, as the best source of data on microfinance in the region, also expanding contacts with other relevant regional actors.

The Analyst will have a secondary responsibility (10% of time) to support management and other work of MIX on any number of tasks including to:

- Assist operational activities in the region, including development, monitor and perform of regional work plan, in coordination with regional manager;

- Support regional manager's training plan for new staff in MIX standards, processes and tools, in order they will be capable to carry out their tasks in line with the regional work plan;

- Supporting the development of MIX's programs through regional partnerships and projects;

- Support improvement in MIX's technology used by the analyst team and partners; contributing to shared analyst tools.

Working relationships:

The Lead Analyst will work as part of a regional team of South Analysts under the direct supervision of the Regional Manager, with a collective responsibility for industry analysis covering the globe in the performance and outreach of MFIs.

Qualifications

- BA minimum in economics, finance, accounting/auditing, or relevant field. Master's degree preferred or ICWA/CA

- 2+ years- experience in accounting, finance or financial analysis.

- Experience in financial analysis, audit, or accounting.

- Understanding of financial analysis, accounting and regional socio-economic trends.

- Fluency in written and spoken English, with preference for Hindi or other prominent regional language skills

- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint and comfort with online databases are essential;

- Preference will be given to local candidates from Hyderabad

Skills:

- Self-starter and independent actor able to carry out agreed work plan with little supervision

- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Excellent communication skills in English

Remuneration:

- Salary commensurate with qualifications and range for the position.

Application:

Qualified candidates should forward a cover letter and resume. The position is located in Hyderabad, India, and the closing date is 27th Feb 2015. Selected candidates will be interviewed and MIX is looking for the Analyst to start by 1st March, 2015

MIX is an equal opportunity employer.

About MIX:

MIX is the premier source for objective, qualified and relevant microfinance performance data and analysis. Committed to strengthening financial inclusion and the microfinance sector by promoting transparency, MIX provides performance information on microfinance institutions (MFIs), funders, networks and service providers dedicated to serving the financial sector needs for low-income clients. MIX fulfills its mission through a variety of platforms.

On MIX Market (www.mixmarket.org), we provide instant access to financial and social performance information covering approximately 2,000 MFIs around the world. Our publications, MicroBanking Bulletin and MIX Microfinance World, feature thorough and timely analysis based on qualified data and research. Incorporated in 2002, MIX is a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, DC with regional offices in Azerbaijan, India, Senegal, and Peru.

Our efforts are strengthened through our collaboration with the following global partners: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, CGAP, Omidyar Network, The MasterCard Foundation, IFAD, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, and Citi Foundation.