Investment Manager at Strathmore Business School

JOB PURPOSE:

The Investment Manager will focus on identifying and securing co-investment opportunities to drive growth and sustainability in Kenya’s livestock sector. This role requires a keen understanding of the agricultural industry, strong financial acumen and the ability to foster strategic partnerships.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The post holder will be required to have and demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field is required.
• Master’s Degree in Finance, MBA, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in investment management, private equity, development finance, corporate finance, agribusiness investment, or related field is required.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation capability is required.
• Proven experience in structuring transactions or blended finance vehicles is required.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills are required.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Kenya, especially to pastoral counties, and minimal international travel may be required.
• Experience in agriculture or livestock value chains is highly desirable.
• Fluent in English; Proficiency in Kiswahili is desired.