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myAgro


Investment Associate (Working Capital)
myAgro • United States • via LinkedIn
24 hours ago
Full–time
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Qualifications
3 years of experience in banking or investment management as a client relationship coordinator
Experience translating and presenting complex financial information in a clear way and identifying applicable insights from the data
Experience working with partners across multiple geographies
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Benefits
Health insurance (including dental, vision and health coverage)
Approximately 4 weeks of paid time off each year
Retirement plan contributions
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Responsibilities
The primary function of the Investment Associate is to work with the VP, Impact Investments to build myAgro’s working capital program (WCP) through collaborating with the Development and Finance teams at myAgro, creating strategic alliances to help expand myAgro’s WCP, and developing relationships with lenders and other external stakeholders
You will report to the VP, Impact Investments
Aside from the Finance and Development teams, the Investment Associate will work with other teams including sales, operations, and logistics and procurement
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Title: Investment Associate (Working Capital) Location: US remote (EST), or Dakar, Senegal on site About myAgro:

myAgro is a non-profit agritech social enterprise based in West Africa. We have developed a mobile savings model that allows farmers to invest their own funds in high-quality seed, fertilizer, and agricultural training to increase their harvest and income by 50-100%. Our North Star is to support 1 million farmers in 2026 - providing them the tools they need to prosper. Our organization has received recognition and support from Skoll Foundation, Echoing Green, World Bank, and The Audacious Project from TED. Learn more from our founder and CEO  here.

About the Role:

The primary function of the Investment Associate is to work with the VP, Impact Investments to build myAgro’s working capital program (WCP) through collaborating with the Development and Finance teams at myAgro, creating strategic alliances to help expand myAgro’s WCP, and developing relationships with lenders and other external stakeholders.

You will report to the VP, Impact Investments. Aside from the Finance and Development teams, the Investment Associate will work with other teams including sales, operations, and logistics and procurement. As part of the Investment Team, you will help raise up to $30 million in working capital over the next 3 years to support myAgro’s growth to serve 1 million farmers and become the world’s most cost-effective agritech organization.

You Will:
• Research and cultivate relationships with prospective lenders to join myAgro’s WCP.
• Support the VP, Investments with strategy and implementation of short- and long-term financing structures and strategies.
• Develop financial models to forecast working capital trends and identify potential risks or opportunities.
• Build relationships with the lender community, impact investment organizations, bankers, attorneys, and other external partners to form a valuable network of subject matter experts.
• Be the relationship coordinator for a growing portfolio of lenders, delivering on all aspects of relationship management, including regular communications. This includes the delivery of, accurate, and professional submissions of solicitations and reports.
• Help manage the relationships with myAgro’s attorneys to facilitate lender agreements and complex financial and legal negotiations.
• Use content from myAgro’s Development and Communications teams (client stories, impact studies, analyses) to engage lenders, foundation partners, and prospects.)

You Have:
• 3 years of experience in banking or investment management as a client relationship coordinator
• Experience translating and presenting complex financial information in a clear way and identifying applicable insights from the data.
• Experience working with partners across multiple geographies
• Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
• Fluent in English. French desirable.

Our Benefits:
• Health insurance (including dental, vision and health coverage)
• Approximately 4 weeks of paid time off each year
• Retirement plan contributions
• Professional development and laptop stipends
• If Senegal based: Annual flight benefit
• If remote role: Co-working Space stipend
• The opportunity to make a difference for farmers everyday!

Application Process and Deadline

To apply, submit an application on our website. Include a cover letter (motivation letter) and a resume or CV. Please submit your application and documents in English. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our team.

There is no fixed deadline as we hire on a rolling basis. If someone else is selected while you are interviewing, we will let you know and consider your application for future positions. The interview process includes the application form, short virtual interviews and typically a short written assignment or a visit to the field or one of our offices.

myAgro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ****** orientation, marital/parental status, national origin, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, and genetics. myAgro complies with all applicable federal, provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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Texas Workforce Commission


Linux Systems Administrator (Telework)
Texas Workforce Commission • Austin, TX, United States • via ZipRecruiter
13 hours ago
Full–time
No Degree Mentioned
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Qualifications
You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas
Seeking an IT professional to support Linux servers, AWS cloud, and application frameworks
The ideal candidate must be skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; in solving problems; in scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing system software; and in troubleshooting computer systems
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Benefits
We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits
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Telecommuting
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Responsibilities
Communicate in a professional, customer-focused manner
Collaborate with other IT teams to accomplish work
The Linux Systems Administrator (Systems Administrator III-V) performs complex to advanced (senior-level) systems administration work
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WHO WE ARE:
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide and many of our positions are suitable for teleworking. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.

This position is eligible for telecommuting from anywhere in the State of Texas.

You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:
Seeking an IT professional to support Linux servers, AWS cloud, and application frameworks. The ideal candidate must be skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; in solving problems; in scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing system software; and in troubleshooting computer systems. Communicate in a professional, customer-focused manner. Collaborate with other IT teams to accomplish work.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Linux Systems Administrator (Systems Administrator III-V) performs complex to advanced (senior-level) systems administration work. Work involves system configuration based on procedures and user requirements, resolving system and customer issues, system planning, and maintaining reliable system operation. Maintains a reliable, predictable work schedule. May be called upon to work outside of normal business hours to sustain operations or complete urgent assignments. Works under general to minimal supervision, with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
-Perform systems analysis and administration work supporting agency applications and associated programs within IT.
-Ensure the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of agency's application server systems.
-Analyze OS operation and applications on Linux platforms.
-Maintain and support hardware and software configurations and enhancements.
-Works on multiple concurrent projects/tasks and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
-Maintain, analyze, and define disaster recovery procedures and participates in disaster recovery tests and actual recoveries as needed.
-Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation (2-3 weeks per year), to respond to major incidents impacting production systems on weekends and after hours.
-May plan, assign, and direct the work of others in support of the Agency application and server systems.
-Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, policies, and procedures including IT Handbook and SOPs that govern TWC IT.
-Contribute to teamwork and communicate effectively.
-Promote an image of IT excellence.
-Perform other duties as assigned and as required to maintain operations.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
-Three years or more experience with Linux operating systems.
-Experience with supporting application frameworks and databases.
-Experience with scripting: shell, Perl, etc.
-Experience with AWS cloud platform.
-Linux Certification.
-Vendor management skills and change control background.
-Knowledge of technology trends as it applies to day-to-day operations.
-Advanced troubleshooting abilities, requirements gathering, procedure writing, and technical documentation writing.
-Ability to work independently while understanding the need for communicating and coordinating work efforts with others.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
-Systems Administrator III: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science, management information systems or a related field plus one year of experience in systems administration work.
-Systems Administrator IV: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science, management information systems or a related field plus two years of experience in systems administration work.
-Systems Administrator V: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science, management information systems or a related field plus three years of experience in systems administration work.
-All Levels: Education and experience may be substituted for one another.

YOU GAIN:
-A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
-Telecommuting
-Competitive starting salary: $6,000.00 - $7,500.00/ month
-Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
-Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
-Medical Insurance
-Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
-Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationTechnology.pdf

HOW TO APPLY:
-To be considered, please complete an Application for Employment and apply on Taleo.

-Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We will not consider applicants that will need sponsorship now or in the future.

-In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

-A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.