Portfolio Lead, Financial Institutions Partnerships

About Water.org

1 in 4 people around the world lack access to safe water and 2 in 5 people don’t have access to a safe toilet. We are working every day to change this. We are Water.org. We’re here to bring water and sanitation to the world. We want to make it safe, accessible, and cost-effective because we believe that water is the way to empower a bright future that we can all share in, worldwide. We are an international nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, Missouri that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world through access to safe water and sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, we pioneer market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis. For more than 30 years, we’ve been providing women hope, children health and families a bright future. 

Join our Philippines team!

As Portfolio Lead, you will lead Water.org’s portfolio of financial institution partnerships in the Philippines. You’ll work with the [development and government banks, rural and SME banks, microfinance institutions and utility financiers] that bring affordable water and sanitation financing to households and communities. You will grow existing partnerships, open new ones, and lead the team that delivers them.

What You’ll do

Strategic Account Planning + Management

• Lead portfolio strategy and execution, ensuring achievement of growth targets, performance objectives, and key milestones across financial institution partnerships
• Own and cultivate senior-level relationships with institutional partners, aligning long-term partnership strategies with regional business priorities
• Oversee application of global frameworks for partnership design, solution delivery, and performance management across the portfolio

Business Development

• Drive expansion of strategic partnerships across the financial services ecosystem, unlocking new opportunities for growth and scale
• Leverage industry relationships and regulatory awareness to engage key decision-makers and influence complex partnership structures
• Identify and develop high-impact partnerships that support financial inclusion, infrastructure financing, and broader market expansion

Business Metrics + Reporting

• Monitor portfolio performance, including growth metrics, execution progress, and funding utilization
• Provide clear, data-driven insights on portfolio health, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership
• Develop forecasts and strategic recommendations to guide planning and investment decisions

Talent Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team to deliver on portfolio and partnership objectives
• Align team priorities and capabilities with strategic goals to drive consistent performance and impact
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure coordinated execution and delivery

Why Water.org? 

At Water.org, we’re dedicated to breaking barriers to safe water access for everyone, everywhere. When you join us, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team committed to sustainability, diversity, and making a lasting impact. We offer growth opportunities, a collaborative culture, and the chance to drive global change.

Requirements

Travel: This role requires up to 25% domestic and international travel.

What Makes you a great fit

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
• 10+ years of progressive experience in banking, financial services, or development finance, with a focus on institutional partnerships and account growth
• Working relationships with Philippine financial institutions of any size, such as commercial, development, government, rural or SME banks, or microfinance institutions
• Established network across the Philippine financial services ecosystem, including relationships with senior stakeholders in banks, government entities, and regulatory bodies (e.g., SEC, BSP)
• Proven track record of expanding strategic partnerships, growing accounts, and delivering measurable business outcomes
• Demonstrated experience working with major Philippine banks.
• Experience in institutional or corporate banking, development finance / financial inclusion, or infrastructure / project finance
• Prior people management experience, with strong communication and stakeholder influence skills at senior levels; fluent in English

Benefits

Salary/Benefits   

This position offers country-specific benefits and market-based, competitive salary as well as periodic review for merit and incentive pay based on organizational and personal achievement.

Water.org is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, military and veteran status, genetic information, and any other status protected by law. We provide qualified applicants and employees reasonable accommodation, when necessary, to enable individuals to complete the application process and/or perform the essential functions of the job. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We strive to build and maintain an inclusive team that will advance our mission and work and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Water.org participates in E-Verify.