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Senior Investment Officer

Recruitment Matters
Full-time
On-site
Kenya, Kenya

Our client is looking for a Senior Investment Officer to join their team.

The position is an opportunity to work in a technically demanding environment and in a growing investment management business.  
 

Responsibilities:

  • Managing investment pipelines;

  • Origination and negotiation of investments;

  • Drafting of investment term sheets;

  • Due diligence of prospective investees, including, inter alia, detailed financial analysis, management meetings and arranging third party due diligence; 

  • Preparation of screening memos and investment memos;

  • Understanding and applying inter alia, investment guidelines, investment committee decisions and E&S policies;

  • Working with legal counsel to negotiate final investment agreements;

  • Working with internal and external stakeholders; 

  • Management and oversight of investment and operational team;

  • Supporting fund raising; and

  • Support the growth of the fund business, including new fund strategies.   


Skills:

  • Have excellent analytical abilities;

  • Have strong (written and spoken) communication skills;

  • Be a team player;  

  • Have the appetite and capacity to learn new skills;


Qualifications:

  • At least 10 years’ relevant experience.

  • Have professional qualifications commensurate with his or her professional experience.

  • Experience in:

    • Financial institutions analysis;

    • Structured credit investing; and

    • Impact investing.