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  • Posted: Sep 20, 2018
    Deadline: Sep 24, 2018
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    Okavango’s diverse team has 60 years of combined conservation and private equity experience across multiple continents. Okavango's Conservation-Lens Investing approach builds on decades of innovation in creating and deploying capital structures in conservation enterprise. Okavango's leadership has led multiple investments in Conservation Businesses, some of which remain in its portfolio. In partnership with the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), leaders of Okavango helped launch its Conservation Bonds, which raised $US 7-million from private investors financed nine Conservation Businesses in East and Southern Africa operating in sustainable agriculture and nature-based tourism.
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    Private Equity Analyst

    Job Description

    Role: Okavango is seeking high performing individual who will support supports the overall investment process, identifies investment opportunities, develops strategies to enhance value, and performs analytical and modeling efforts.

    You will be part of a team of seasoned investment professionals and work closely with the Partners of Okavango Capital’s team in executing the firm’s investment plan. This position will be based in Okavango Capital’s HQ, located at the AWF offices in Nairobi.

    Responsibilities

    • Conducts research, analyzes and evaluates a combination of industry, investment environment, competitive and valuation analysis for new and existing investment opportunities
    • Leads extensive independent work in the development and preparation of financial models, including LBO, acquisition, M&A and credit modeling
    • Performs due diligence in evaluating new and existing investment opportunities, including past performance, and evaluating the expected investment merits and risks
    • Prepares financial models, management reviews, industry overviews, expected return scenarios, and presents findings to partners
    • Participates in the ongoing management and monitoring of both the financial and operational aspects of portfolio investments and regular reporting to LPs and investment partners
    • Liaise with external third parties, including lawyers, accountants, management consultants, and bankers
    • Prepares and undertakes additional projects as required or assigned

    Qualifications

    • 2 to 4 years of relevant experience, preferably in an international investment bank, private equity house, institutional investing, big-four accounting firm or other applicable setting
    • Knowledge and/or experience in East Africa a must.
    • Undergraduate degree required from reputable institution; MSc or MBA from a prominent business school considered a plus; Additional qualifications are an asset, including CA, and/or CFA (or enrollment in program)
    • Ability to develop complex financial models
    • Strong understanding of applied investment and valuation analysis
    • Self-starter, team-oriented, detail-oriented, and proven ability to perform in high-stress environment
    • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills – experienced in producing “client-ready” presentations, models, etc.
    • Excellent knowledge of MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word);
    • Bilingual (English, Kiswahili).
    • Well-developed interpersonal and social skills

    Method of Application

    Please send an email to info@okavango-capital.com with a cover letter, your detailed CV as a single PDF document indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and names of three referees with the Job Title in the subject line.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Given the urgency in filling this position, candidates will be screened on an ongoing basis and closed once position is filled.

    Closing Date: September 24, 2018

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