Investment Associate at Penda Health

Job Summary: 

The Investment Associate will partner with the CEO to raise capital for growth and expansion. Responsibilities will include researching and vetting potential investors, building the supporting materials for the fundraise, as well as assisting with the management of the board and supporting ongoing investor relationships and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities: 

• Work together with the CEO to create the overall fundraising strategy
• Research and vet potential investors for the fundraise 
• Maintain an up-to-date investor database 
• Develop and build supporting materials for the fundraise, such as investor decks, marketing materials, PR pieces, and presentations 
• Assist in the preparation of investor pitches, conferences, and other investor-facing events.
• Manage the materials for the fundraise and be responsive to investor questions and requests
• Develop and review complex excel based financial models and use them to create and implement new forecasting strategies
• Manage the board and support ongoing investor relationships and reporting requirements 
• Perform reviews of data and reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, clear and on time communication  of results
• Analyze and understand the current and potential healthcare industry trends and market dynamics 
• Support the CEO in other strategic initiatives 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field 
• 5+ years of experience in consulting, start-ups (in a relevant role), private equity, venture capital, or investment banking 
• Strong knowledge of the healthcare industry, markets, and trends 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and prioritize projects 
• Proficiency in MS Office and financial modeling tools
• You must be willing to live in Nairobi