Searching for Investment Analysts/Associates (depending on level of experience), based in their Nairobi, Kenya Office. The candidate must have strong quantitative skills, detailed cash flow and financial modelling expertise and be proficient at presentation and communication. The Analysts / Associates deliver high caliber input and analysis at all stages of the investment process as they assist the team to carry out its investment strategy. The role involves both the sourcing and execution of credit and mezzanine deals in Africa and may entail travel within the Africa region. This position offers an attractive package with long term incentives and a clear career path.
- Minimum Qualification :Masters
- Experience Level :Mid level
- Experience Length :2 years
- Work closely with senior team members in origination, including idea generation and industry screening.
- Due diligence including preliminary fundamental investment analysis and valuation.
- Assume responsibility/provide key inputs for various aspects of the investment process including: detailed quantitative and qualitative investment analysis, presentation and documentation, approval, and closing.
- Communicate extensively with senior managers, credit committee members, and firm support staff, as well as interact with investment bankers, analysts, and other professional advisors.
- Portfolio monitoring and ongoing analysis.
Required Qualifications
● Applicants should be based in Kenya or another North African or Sub Saharan African Country.
● Strong quantitative skills, detailed cash flow and financial modelling expertise.
● Polished and confident presentation and communication skills.
● Minimum of 2 years of investment banking experience (leveraged finance, M& A), corporate finance advisory
or principal (buy-side) experience with a private equity or private debt fund.
● Undergraduate degree from a top-tier university with strong academic performance.
● Fluent English (written and spoken).
● Exposure to different cultures and the ability to work successfully with different nationalities.
● Ability to quickly distil core themes and ideas from large amounts of information.
● Strong Excel skills.
● Qualifying references.
Valuable Qualifications
● MBA and CFA degree is a plus.
● Ability to use other types of software for financial/data analysis (in addition to Excel).