Latest Jobs at BlueOrchard Finance Ltd - 2 Positions

As member of the regional investment team, you will hold leadership responsibilities and manage a loan portfolio as well as client relationships with financial institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. 

Key tasks

• Manage a portfolio of investees and develop new business opportunities in Region;
• Perform analyses and assess risk of existing and potential clients, including due diligence, credit and country risk;
• Mentor and support the local team of investment officers and develop processes and tools.

Required skills and experience 

• At least 7 years of relevant working experience in banking, microfinance, insurance or economic development sectors; from which at least 5 years should be specifically in Africa;
• Experience in performing financial due diligences and/or risk assessments in financial institutions;
• Experience with assessing and negotiating debt investments;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and French, knowledge of other languages is an advantage;
• Master's Degree or equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field.

Your personal profile

• Flexible, self-starter with ambition to excel, positive energy and commercial acumen;
• Demonstrated team player with the ability to work in a multi-national and multi-cultural environment;
• High degree of responsibility and accountability;
• Willingness to live in Nairobi and ability to frequently undertake work related travel in the Region.

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Objective of the BlueOrchard’s internship program is to create a pool of professionals who are passionate about impact investment and might be interested in exploring further opportunities with BlueOrchard as they may arise. 

Key tasks

• Support in monitoring and analyzing Micro Finance Institutions and independently perform investment-related tasks; 
• Conduct desk research regarding country risk, regulatory and competitive environment of local investees as well as potential new markets;
• Support the investment team in portfolio analysis and investors reporting.

Required skills and experience 

• Excellent academic performance, preferably in finance, business administration, related field or a similar professional experience; 
• Experience in financial modelling is preferred;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in Excel. VBA skill is a plus; 
• Proficiency in English. 

Your personal profile

• Reliable and committed, self-starter with strong work ethics and positive energy;
• Excellent team player with high service orientation;
• Proactive, result-driven, flexible with “hands-on” approach and willingness to also perform administrative tasks.

Preferred starting date: June 1st, 2018.