The Investment Officer will work with internal and external experts as required in the best interests of our partners and Oikocredit. He/she will act as a relationship manager, translating market developments and client needs into opportunities to create impact and do business. Although specialized in a specific sector, the Investment Officer is conversant with Oikocredit’s strategy, sectors and its products & services.
Main responsibilities
As an Investment Officer, you will be responsible for:
- Collecting data and information from the market; researching and approaching new clients to identify investment opportunities in the market taking into account the interests and investment parameters of Oikocredit.
- Collecting data related to clients, conducting due diligence and comprehensive analysis including risk analysis, financial analysis and business analysis including social performance and environmental criteria.
- Managing and monitoring the investments, reviewing clients’ financial situation, capacity and business status and providing recovery advice (if applicable).
- Designing and/or reviewing disbursement proposals, analyzing disbursement proposals, negotiating terms, preparing and submitting proposals to the relevant committee(s) for approval.
- Providing insights upon request or on own initiative regarding quantitative and qualitative developments within the portfolio and or investment by means of periodic and ad hoc reports and/or analyses.
- (Monitoring and) implementing compliance guidelines and standards for processes and investments within own area of expertise, based on Oikocredit’s procedures and regulations.
- Initiating, developing and maintaining partnerships with a variety of internal departments and external stakeholders, in line with business needs, policies and external developments.
This job might be for you if:
- You are service and detail oriented, have demonstratable ability to multi-task, good communication and relationship management skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- You have an entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiastic personality.
- You have an interest in the impact investing sector and are committed to the values of Oikocredit.
Qualifications, skills and experience
It is essential that you have:
- A minimum of 4 years relevant work experience in financing agricultural businesses. This is a mandatory requirement and should be described in your resume or cover letter!
- Advanced knowledge of inclusive agriculture/ agri-business
- Strong analytical skills
- Extensive user skills in Microsoft Excel and computer literacy in general
- Advanced university degree in the field of finance and banking, business, economics, or economic development
- Minimum four years of relevant work experience in agri business, agriculture, market analysis and/ or economic development in East Africa
- Fluent in both written and spoken English
Additional remarks
Willingness to travel within country/internationally up to 15-20% of the time.
Core competencies:
Initiative; cooperation; problem analysis and assessment; client and service orientation; result orientation; market orientation; persuasive skills; building and maintaining networks and relations.
Benefits
- You will work in an inclusive, international, and diverse environment.
- You will benefit from a flexible work environment and a good work-life balance.
- You will have access to training and learning opportunities.
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