Portfolio Manager at Balloon Ventures Ltd

We are seeking a Portfolio Manager to join our team in Kenya. This critical role will work directly with businesses post-investment to ensure they maximize the opportunities our funding provides. As a Portfolio Manager, you will build and maintain strong relationships with our clients, providing hands-on support to help these businesses grow, manage risks, and succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary contact for a portfolio of businesses, providing ongoing support and guidance to help them leverage Balloon Ventures' funding effectively.
• Business Growth Support: Work closely with businesses to understand their goals, monitor their progress, and identify areas for growth and improvement.
• Risk Management: Conduct regular assessments to monitor each business’s financial health and manage risks associated with the loan portfolio.
• Data & Reporting: Collect and analyze business performance data, provide regular updates to senior management, and recommend strategic adjustments to ensure optimal impact.
• Training & Capacity Building: Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and one-on-one coaching to help business owners develop the skills needed to sustain and expand their operations.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in financial and managerial accounting; operations management or post-investment relationship management
• Strong understanding of SME operations with good business acumen
• Excellent at building and maintaining strong relationships based on trust.
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management and business support.
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with the Kenyan SME landscape is a strong advantage.
• Must be willing to relocate to Nakuru with travels in the Rift and Western regions of Kenya.