Alex Westacott
Alex works as a Consultant, focused on Financial Services based out of our New York office. Alex began his career in recruitment focused on executive search across FTSE 100 companies, specializing in competitive intelligence and C-suite hires. He spent 3 years working across traditional private equity and asset management recruitment before joining Acre and spending the last two and a half years focusing on Senior Sustainable roles across Impact Investing, Asset Management, and Natural Capital. He supports all arms of Financial Services with business development, executive search, research, and competitive intelligence. Alex holds a degree in Politics from the University of Manchester and a Masters in Law from BPP Cambridge.
About Acre's Financial Services Team
Acre’s Financial Services team is a pillar of our global offering, placing sustainability and ESG leaders across investment management, private markets, and banking & insurance. With a decade of expertise, we’ve built a strong reputation for connecting top talent with financial institutions worldwide.
Led by industry specialists such as Gloria Mirrione (Americas), Paddy Balfour (Asia & Pacific), and Emma Penny (Banking & Insurance), our team understands the evolving demands of ESG integration and sustainable finance . We place professionals in key roles, from climate risk specialists to transition finance experts, ensuring firms meet investor expectations and regulatory shifts.
Beyond recruitment, our market intelligence and advisory services provide insights into industry trends, salary benchmarking, and team structures. As financial institutions prioritise sustainability, Acre remains at the forefront—helping businesses build ESG capability and drive meaningful change in global finance.
Open Positions from Alex's Team
Agri-Food Portfolio Manager
Financial Services
Colombia
On-Site
Are you passionate about agri-food finance, impact investing, and portfolio strategy? Do you thrive in a dynamic, data-driven environment where you can contribute to strategic fund management, investment processes, and sustainability initiatives?
Acre is proud to be partnering with Incofin in their search for an Agri-Food Portfolio Officer to help drive our global agri-food investment strategy and ensure efficient execution, liquidity management, and impact reporting across regions and funds.
Your Role
As an Agri-Food Portfolio Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and managing Incofin's agri-food investment pipeline across multiple regions. Your responsibilities will span from pipeline coordination and fund allocation to investment execution and monitoring, ensuring the seamless flow of investments while maintaining high data quality and fund liquidity.
You will act as the gatekeeper of our agro funds, overseeing Investment Committee (IC) documentation, reviewing eligibility criteria, and ensuring smooth coordination of decision-making processes. With a keen analytical mindset, you will contribute to portfolio reporting, market trend analysis, and impact/ESG data insights, helping to refine our impact frameworks such as the Climate Investment Lens and Biodiversity Lens.
In collaboration with IT and Operations, you will drive process improvements, automation, and dashboard optimization, ensuring that our investment and monitoring tools remain efficient and cutting-edge. Additionally, you will support fundraising efforts, provide expertise in due diligence (DDQ) processes, and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance our agri-food debt expertise.
What You'll Bring
Incofin are looking for a strategic thinker with a strong financial and analytical background, extensive agri-food sector knowledge, and a passion for sustainable agriculture and impact investing. You will succeed in this role if you have:
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10+ years of experience in agri-food value chain finance, financial institutions, or financial services, with strong exposure to credit and financial risk assessment in agro-investments.
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A degree in economics, finance, accounting, or equivalent professional experience.
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Deep understanding of agri-food business, food security, climate change, and sustainable agriculture.
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Strong analytical skills, with the ability to visualize and communicate data clearly and effectively.
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Excellent presentation and communication skills-able to simplify complex data and craft compelling visuals.
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A team player with an inclusive mindset, capable of working autonomously while taking ownership of projects.
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Advanced IT skills, particularly MS Office, Excel, and Power BI, with knowledge of data management principles.
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The ability to thrive under pressure, manage strict deadlines, and solve problems proactively.
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Fluency in Spanish and English; French or other languages would be an advantage.
Why Join?
At Incofin, you will be part of a global impact investment firm that values innovation, sustainability, and excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of agri-food investments, work with cross-functional and technical projects, and contribute to a mission-driven organization making a real impact in emerging markets.
Are you ready to take on a high-impact role in agri-food finance? Apply now and become part of a team that drives meaningful change in sustainable agriculture and financial inclusion! Reach out to Alex Westacott at alex.westacott@acre.com for more information
