Investment Manager at Stratostaff

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:                   

 Investment Origination & Deal Management

• Lead comprehensive market research initiatives across target countries, industries, and companies to identify high-potential investment opportunities
• Develop and maintain sophisticated databases of market intelligence, incorporating analysis from annual reports, industry publications, and financial journals
• Screen and evaluate diverse investment prospects including private equity, quoted securities, fixed income instruments, real estate, and short-term deposits
• Serve as primary liaison with sponsors and stakeholders throughout the investment lifecycle
• Prepare detailed fact sheets, preliminary investment summaries, and maintain dynamic deal flow schedules

Due Diligence & Financial Modeling

• Construct complex financial models and lead comprehensive due diligence processes
• Coordinate with external consultants including legal advisors, tax specialists, and industry experts
• Present detailed investment analyses to the Finance and Investments Committee
• Ensure robust documentation and approval processes are followed
• Manage financial, tax, and legal structuring to optimize transaction outcomes

Transaction Execution & Portfolio Management

• Oversee complete transaction closing processes, ensuring fund availability and regulatory compliance
• Support capital raising initiatives and prepare board-level capital raising proposals
• Develop and execute post-investment business plans to maximize value creation
• Cultivate strategic relationships with co-investors and lending institutions
• Prepare comprehensive semi-annual portfolio reviews and performance presentations
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership on portfolio company progress

Exit Strategy & Value Realization

• Develop annual portfolio optimization plans with clear exit versus retention recommendations
• Prepare and present detailed exit analyses to the Board of Directors
• Execute exit strategies to maximize investment returns

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain compliance with statutory bodies and relevant financial regulations
• Prepare timely and comprehensive reports for CEO and Board consumption
• Contribute to investor briefings, annual reports, and other stakeholder communications

 KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management
• Deal Structuring & Execution
• Strategic Planning & Capital Raising
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Leadership & Portfolio Oversight

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• Mandatory: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification or Certified Financial Analyst qualification
• Additional professional certifications in investment management preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in investment management, private equity, or related financial services
• Proven track record in deal origination, execution, and portfolio management
• Experience with both quoted and unquoted investment vehicles
• Proficiency in advanced Excel modeling and financial analysis software
• Experience with investment management systems and databases
• Knowledge of Kenyan and regional capital markets