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Posted 3 years ago |
JOB TITLE: Investment Analyst
JOB LOCATION: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Seasoned Professional Level
JOB DETAILS:
This is a full-time position. The analyst will report directly to the Head of Investments. Key tasks include:
- Sourcing founders that are solving important problems: reaching out to founders, building long term relationships, and filtering opportunities
- Conducting market research on focus sectors. The analyst will conduct deep analysis into industry trends and dynamics using complex datasets to produce research reports and presentations and build investment theses.
- Performing due diligence on companies and proposing deal terms, working in conjunction with the Managing Partner
- Interfacing with co-investors on prospective and existing deals. Interfacing with portfolio companies and tracking their progress and impact.
- Drafting investment memos and using data to support investment decisions and assess risks and liabilities of deals and provide accurate reports. Drafting internal presentations to our Investment Committee
- Managing CRM for deal tracking and LP reporting and taking notes on investment related calls
- Providing operational support to portfolio companies including Just-In-Time tailored technical assistance on key growth challenges – including organizational structure and hiring, developing market expansion strategies, developing product go-to-market
- strategies, supply chain optimization, etc.
- Creating thought pieces including blog posts, white papers, and position papers.
- Organizing, facilitating, and hosting relevant events including podcasts, webinars, and video interviews. Updating social media handles with relevant information and thought pieces.
Key Requirements
- The analyst will be a highly motivated individual with the following background:
- A Degree in Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or similar field
- 2 years of experience in an investment or consulting role
- Knowledge of financial statements – income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements.
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
- Strong verbal communication and writing skills
- Self-starter and quick learner
- Fluent in the use of Microsoft office tools – Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Knowledge of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa
- Strong writing and presentation skills.
- Have a view! Strong opinions on industry trends and dynamics
- Passion for working with female entrepreneurs and for impact investing.
Compensation
Competitive cash compensation.
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Note: A performance task will be requested as part of the recruitment process.
Deadline: February 28, 2022
Job Features
Job Category | Investment Officer |