Job Description
The investment team is expanding in Rwanda and across East Africa. Therefore, we are hiring for multiple positions.
The Investment Analyst role focuses on the entire investment cycle (origination, investment proposal writing, due diligence, performance monitoring, portfolio management, and exits) and compliance.
Over time, you will take on more leadership of the investment process, and also have the opportunity to contribute to the Venture Studio.
As part of our growth and expansion, you will analyze regulatory trends to ensure we comply in new operating environments and market trends to identify investment opportunities. To do this, you will work closely with legal counsel and One Acre country teams.
The Investment Analyst will report to the SRV Managing Director and the Investment Lead.
Job Level
JL 9
Location
Kigali, Rwanda or Kampala, Uganda
Expected Manager
Jeremy Golan
Will this position be managing others?
No
Key Job Responsibilities
- Set up in new geography or scale existing geographies
- Run the investment cycle
- Post-investment, assess portfolio company needs and provide support
- Lead investment monitoring to assure quality in the investment portfolio and on-time repayment of loans
- Build and maintain financial projections and valuation models.
- Support fund reporting and the preparation of presentations to investors/ board.
Top Skills and Qualifications
- 3 or more years of work experience in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, or related field.
- Bachelor or Master's degree in economics, business, finance, or related field.
- Experience with financial and operational due diligence of early-stage businesses and strong grasp of financial statements
- Kinyarwanda, Swahili, or other local languages are a plus
- Ideally, experience in the agricultural sector.
- Flexibility - SRV is new, so enjoyment of change and learning quickly
Benefits
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
Sponsor International Candidates
One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.
Application Deadline
20 February 2024. Applications after this date will be accepted on a rolling basis.
For more information reach out to jeremy.golan@oneacrefund.org
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