Corporate Governance Director

Are you passionate about having a meaningful impact on businesses in developing countries through improving their corporate governance? Do you have business experience in developing countries and an interest in impact investing? If so, we invite you to consider joining our Sustainability and Impact team as a Corporate Governance Director.Impact Fund Denmark is Denmark’s Development Finance Institution. We aim to be a best-in-class impact investor by making commercial private sector investments that support the green transition, as well as building just and inclusive societies in developing countries and emerging markets. Impact Fund Denmark has a strong focus on creating sustainable and responsible businesses, which generate measurable social, economic and climate impacts as well as solid financial returns. Impact Fund Denmark makes direct equity and debt investments using own funds and as a fund manager for several investment funds, all with a strong focus on impact investing. All investments must support the green transition and contribute to poverty alleviation and reduced inequality. The new Corporate Governance Director will join the Sustainability and Impact Team, which consists of 13 professionals based in Copenhagen, Nairobi and New Delhi. The Corporate Governance Director will be based in Copenhagen and will take on a first line function and support Impact Fund Denmark’s global investment portfolio.The jobIFDK views the role as Corporate Governance Director (CG) as much more than compliance. The role will support IFDK’s global investment portfolio and pipeline development.The CG Director will maintain and implement IFDK’s CG toolbox and support our investment activities from scoping through due diligence, active ownership, and exit. Focus will also be on ensuring investment colleagues are properly trained to take up board seats in our portfolio companies either by providing training or ensuring the right external training is taken.Our focus on CG increases the pool of potential investments by derisking high-risk projects and strengthening investees’ governance and risk management. The CG Director will support the deal teams where necessary in advising on corporate governance for our investee companies.While the role is a standalone role within our S&I team, the CG Director supports and collaborates with other in-house functions related to Business Integrity (first and second line).CG will include the following topics:DD of the system of rules, practices, and processes of potential investees by which they are directed and controlled.Assessing the relationships between various stakeholders, including shareholders, management, and the board of directors.Improving governance in family-owned businesses.Training of Impact Fund Denmark’s board representatives in the investments.In Impact Fund Denmark we attach great importance to good teamwork and collaboration, maintaining a positive atmosphere and having fun together. We help each other out, share our knowledge, and – while each of us hold high standards and integrity to our work – we don’t take ourselves too seriously and share a good laugh.Your qualifications & experienceExperience in assessing a company’s governance systems, board composition, ownership structures, to identify compliance, reputational and operational risks and developing mitigation actions that can improve company performance and increase development impacts. Strong team skills, contributing to team success and to a constructive, positive and collaborative work environment. Comfortable upskilling colleagues and stakeholders at all experience levels allIn addition to this:5-8 years Corporate Governance experience in addition to other relevant work experience for the role, with a proven track record in assessing and strengthening corporate governance in investments. Track record, operating at director levelMasters level education, such as MBA, Legal or other relevant graduate degreeExcellent knowledge of best practice good corporate governance and management systems in an international commercial contextAt least one year of professional experience collaborating with international stakeholders in a developing country environmentGood understanding of accepted corporate governance principlesRisk aware and able to escalate issues when necessaryExperience carrying out/facilitating change processes in companies at all levelsTraining and advisory experienceAbility to build productive, lasting working relationships with clients, strategic partners, and investment teamsExcellent English communication skills, both written and verbalPersonal competencesAbility to prioritise work responsibilities in a busy workdaySpeaks up openly and constructively about challengesEnjoys working in teamsRealistic and pragmaticTrustworthy and has good judgmentGets the job donePassionate about sustainability and impactTo be successful in this role, the candidate must be committed to Impact Fund Denmark’s mission of building of green, just and inclusive societies and believe that ethical business practices build sustainable, successful businesses and deliver social and environmental impact.Strengthening corporate governance in investments is an essential part of our value creation plan.The skills listed are necessary requirements to be successful in the role. Please reflect thoroughly about the requirements and demands of the position before submitting your application, alternatively set up a job agent to hear about future opportunities.Working and learning at Impact Fund DenmarkImpact Fund Denmark’s learning culture provides the tools and organisation for individual development. Learning is an important element of working in Impact Fund Denmark, and we will support your personal development through training, sparring and by ensuring that you get exciting and challenging tasks and new opportunities for growth. When joining Impact Fund Denmark, you will take part in our onboarding program to get the best possible start in your new role.Impact Fund Denmark offers a hybrid workplace. We have a diverse and inclusive working environment with more than 150 talented individuals from 20+ different nationalities. We work seamlessly together with colleagues around the corner, cross the organization and between offices in Asia, Africa, LATAM and Europe.We will be moving to newly renovated office space in Østbanegade in Nordhavnen end of January 2026.About Impact Fund DenmarkImpact Fund Denmark is a Danish impact investor contributing to green, just and inclusive societies as well as supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. Impact Fund Denmark provides risk capital to companies operating in developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and parts of Europe. Investments are made on commercial terms in the form of equity, loans and guarantees. Impact Fund Denmark has co-invested in over 1,300 companies in more than 100 developing countries and emerging markets. Contracted investments total EUR 31 billion, of which Impact Fund Denmark has contributed EUR 3.4 billion. Capital under management will be growing from EUR 2.1 billion to EUR 5.0 billion over the next few years. Read more at www.impactfund.dk.