Analyst, Investments at FSD Africa

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Thought Leadership, Knowledge Management and Strategy Development
• Contribute towards the Investment Strategy by undertaking research, knowledge management, and related initiatives aimed at maintaining credible and robust flow and availability of data and information:
• Results Measurement and Tracking
• Ensure monitoring and evaluation of projects and initiatives is robust and relevant e.g., through timely data collection and active maintenance of a results tracker:
• Investment Analysis
• Ensure timely investment analysis, including providing support to the associates with financial modelling and valuation; producing monthly/quarterly investment reports to support the investment decision making as well as conducting macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Work closely with Investment Manager as well as associates and external stakeholders in ensuring efficient use of staff and financial resources:
• Carry out any other duties or special assignments as assigned by the Management.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications and Education

• A good quality Bachelors degree from a recognised university or equivalent
• Some practical work experience a plus
• First class skills in written and spoken English, in report writing and presentation production
• Creative thinker with a passion for economic and social development through private sector investment.

Essential Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Understanding of private capital investment process
• At least 2 years’ work experience which includes some exposure to financial modelling, valuation and investment analysis
• An understanding of market analysis for investment purposes
• Good communication skills and in particular power point presentations
• Enthusiastic, creative, ambitious, and willing to go the extra mile
• Knowledge of economic and social development challenges in Africa