Investment Officer at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)

Responsibilities

• Financial and Impact Analysis.
• Deal Structuring, Negotiations, and Execution.
• Investment Readiness and Facilitation.
• Insights and Knowledge Sharing.

The Candidate

Suitable candidates should possess:

• A Bachelors Degree in business or commerce.
• A master’s degree in business or finance will be an added advantage.
• A CFA level certification or at an advanced stage of completion.
• At least five years of experience in the field of financial analysis, investment analysis, management consulting, corporate finance, private equity, or venture debt with a proven track record of sourcing, structuring and closing investments.
• Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information. Knowledge and experience in global financial markets including expertise in emerging markets.
• Experience in identifying, originating and qualifying new business opportunities, developing and executing results-driven client engagements.
• Advanced financial, credit and risk evaluation skills, with demonstrated ability to structure and negotiate a variety of complex financial instruments (debt and equity).
• Demonstrated strong written, presentation, and communications skills in English and ability to synthesize and present information effectively and tailored to different audiences.
• Excellent business judgment and problem-solving skills to identify issues, present creative, practical solutions, and make and commit to sound decisions, anticipating short and long-term implications.
• Working knowledge of French will be an added advantage.