Senior Investment Officer - Africa at BlueOrchard Finance

As member of the regional investment team, you will hold leadership responsibilities and manage a loan portfolio as well as client relationships with financial institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. 

Key tasks

• Manage a portfolio of investees and develop new business opportunities in Region;
• Perform analyses and assess risk of existing and potential clients, including due diligence, credit and country risk;
• Mentor and support the local team of investment officers and develop processes and tools.

Required skills and experience 

• At least 7 years of relevant working experience in banking, microfinance, insurance or economic development sectors; from which at least 5 years should be specifically in Africa;
• Experience in performing financial due diligences and/or risk assessments in financial institutions;
• Experience with assessing and negotiating debt investments;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and French, knowledge of other languages is an advantage;
• Master's Degree or equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field.

Your personal profile

• Flexible, self-starter with ambition to excel, positive energy and commercial acumen;
• Demonstrated team player with the ability to work in a multi-national and multi-cultural environment;
• High degree of responsibility and accountability;
• Willingness to live in Nairobi and ability to frequently undertake work related travel in the Region.