Impact Finance Analyst at Rabobank

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with (senior) Impact Finance Manager(s) on existing projects and organizations (Agri-SMEs, cooperatives or rural microfinance institutions) where Rabo Foundation can make a difference based on knowledge, networks, and (financial) products.
• Write proposals including profound financial and impact analysis for our Impact Committee in the Netherlands, including an in-depth market analysis, assessment of the business model, financial performance, ratio’s and cash flow projections.
• Perform onsite due diligence visits and portfolio monitoring tasks, including maintaining the Management Information System.
• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) checks, including collection of Know-Your-Customer documents.
• Identification, structuring, and monitoring of technical assistance projects to increase impact on smallholder farmers.
• Portfolio administration tasks, including reporting on financials, legal/CDD requirements, (impact) monitoring surveys, client profiles and written explanations on trends and achievements.

Facts & Figures

• 40 hours per week, working in Rabobank’s rep office in Nairobi, Kenya
• Rabo Foundation is active in 23 countries of which 7 in Africa
• 60 people work at Rabo Foundation from 4 different continents

Together we achieve more than alone

We believe in the power of difference. Bringing together people’s differences is what makes us an even better Foundation. So we are curious about what you can bring to our team in Kenya.

The 6 colleagues in team Kenya invest in a sustainable future for smallholder farmers. The team collaborates in a diverse global setting, as 1 impact-oriented team. Talking of Rabo Foundation: we are the impact fund of Rabobank that operates in 23 countries and annually supports 400 organizations. Together with these organizations, partners and Rabobank we stand side by side to create a world in which everyone has fair social and economic opportunities to pursue their ambitions. One that respects farmer livelihoods and the planet.

You and your talent

As Impact Finance Analyst you recognise yourself in the below:

• Degree qualification in (corporate) finance, business administration, management, or economics from a recognized university. Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. agricultural finance or economics) is an added advantage.
• Around 3-5 years of experience in the impact investment, debt advisory/consultancy or banking sector with focus on food & agribusinesses, producer organizations, SMEs and/or rural microfinance institutions.
• Strong understanding of (audited) financial statements and cash flow modelling. Capable to swiftly analyse financials, identify key risks/mitigants, and assess creditworthiness.
• Experience in writing committee proposals and business cases.
• Knowledge of financial instruments such as trade finance, working capital and investment loans. Expertise in impact lending to microfinance institutions is a plus.
• You encourage collaboration and you are adaptive to changing situations.
• Clearly demonstrate and take ownership.
• Strong interest and affinity with Rabo Foundation’s mission.
• Fluent in English both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
• You have a Kenyan work permit.