Investment Associate at Kiva

The Investment Associate will be responsible for monitoring performance metrics and trends of institutional partners and borrowers with a focus on Africa and the Middle East. This is an early career opportunity, which supports Kiva’s Impact Investments team in onboarding, monitoring, and supporting our large network of international investment partners. The Investment Associate will report to a Senior Investment Manager or Investment Director, and will collaborate closely with other team members across the Impact Investments team. This role will facilitate support for partners to ensure compliance with Kiva’s policies and the effective and efficient use of Kiva’s systems. The ideal candidate is a flexible and positive team player who is passionate about Kiva’s mission and is able to assess relationship data and execute complex processes efficiently and accurately.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Monitor performance metrics of assigned Partners in collaboration with Investment Managers.
2. Input Partner financials and risk metrics into standardized templates, follow up with partners to resolve any issues, and review financial analysis outputs.
3. Monitor compliance of Partners with general Kiva policies.
4. Support Investment Managers in preparations for onsite due diligence and monitoring visits.
5. Conduct basic desk due diligence for new prospects, write up results, and support Investment Managers’ presentation of information to the Investment Committee.
6. Participate in update calls with Partners.
7. Manage or support onboarding and training of new Partners to Kiva systems.
8. Manage and maintain up to date documentation related to Partners in Kiva's various systems.
9. Answer questions and issues by Partners that are escalated by the Credit Operations team in using Kiva systems and tools.
10. Communicate Kiva policies to Partners and update Partners on new developments at Kiva.
11. Support Investment Managers in addressing operational challenges that arise with specific Partnerships.

Qualifications

1. 2+ years of work experience in Investment Management, Lending, Finance, Business Analytics, or a related area
2. French language professional proficiency or fluency required
3. Training or experience in financial statement analysis strongly preferred
4. Ability to manage time well and prioritize across competing tasks
5. Flexible, and willing to maintain a dynamic schedule in order to work with people across varying time zones
6. Strong communication and relationship management skills, including the ability to tailor communications to a wide variety of audiences and stakeholders, across multiple cultures.
7. Effective while working remotely
8. Tech savvy. High level of proficiency in Microsoft and/or Google Suite office software and adept at learning and using technology platforms.
9. Able to travel occasionally and to adapt to various international work environments

What We Offer

1. A real opportunity to improve lives, solve hard problems, and change the world
2. Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
3. A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package
4. Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world
5. Salary range: $35,000-$38,000