Investment Officer – Africa DRE Debt Fund at Cygnum Capital

What You'll Do

As an Investment Officer on this pioneering team, you will:

• Source, structure, and execute private credit investments in the DRE sector across Sub-Saharan Africa
• Focus on on-lending structures via commercial banks, MFIs, and other financial intermediaries
• Lead transactions end-to-end—from origination and due diligence to execution and portfolio management
• Support co-investments alongside development financiers and impact investors
• Engage with local banks and DRE market stakeholders to unlock scalable financing solutions
• Contribute to impact tracking, risk management, and fund reporting

Who We're Looking For?

• 7+ years of relevant experience in private credit, blended finance, or DFI/impact investment—preferably with a focus on energy access, infrastructure, or financial inclusion
• Proven experience investing in DRE across Africa, especially via on-lending models
• Strong understanding of Africa’s commercial banking landscape, particularly in Eastern and Southern Africa
• Active network in African financial institutions and/or DRE sectors
• Fluent in English; additional African language or French is a plus
• Based in or willing to relocate to Nairobi, Kenya
• Self-starter with sound judgment, strong credit skills, and passion for market-based climate solutions
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability with a high level of attention to numerical accuracy and detail;
• Good team player but also able to work independently;
• Self-motivated with ability to learn quickly and take the initiative to broaden own knowledge
• University degree in a relevant field (e.g. Mathematics, Economics, Finance)