Investment Officer at Sima Funds

Investment Officer Job Responsibilities

• Supporting the firm in all deal-related tasks, including on site due-diligence in emerging markets, financial and credit analysis, and deal structuring
• Assist in the Sourcing new deals for the pipeline, developing relationships with industry participants, attending industry events
• Assisting in developing new fund concepts and designing fund structures
• Developing and vetting potential opportunities, writing investment memos and presenting findings to the Investment Committee
• Understand the fundamentals of the target companies, their business models, markets and macroeconomic environment
• Conduct primary and secondary market research related to financial and clean energy access in Africa, Asia and other emerging markets.
• Collaborate with team of experienced investors seeking to optimize financial, social and environmental outcomes while scaling up international investment in clean energy in the developing world
• Coordinator with fund servicer to help produce financial statements
• Creating reports for investors.
• Maintain a well-controlled operating environment.

Qualifications for the Investment Officer Job

• An MBA or BBA from a leading university.
• Strong quantitative skills, a high degree of proficiency with Excel and applied financial modeling experience
• Track record of producing results and managing multiple projects and assignments concurrently
• At least 2 years’ experience in financial analysis, commercial lending, investment banking, emerging market investing, strategy consulting or impact investing
• Strong financial modelling skills
• Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as a high degree of efficiency and thoroughness
• A high level of passion, entrepreneurial energy, personal initiative and responsibility
• Strong cultural understanding and skills to communicate effectively across multiple geographies
• Strong negotiating and team-working skills
• Willingness to travel globally, including to rural areas
• Background in international development preferred