Vacancies 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.

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Role Overview:

We are seeking a Loan Manager to join our team in Kenya. This critical role focuses on identifying and vetting high-potential businesses that align with our mission. The Loan Manager will conduct thorough due diligence on potential clients, evaluate their growth prospects, and present viable businesses for investment. This role requires a strategic, detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of the local SME landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Identification: Source and identify SMEs
• Due Diligence & Assessment: Conduct rigorous due diligence.
• Investment Recommendations: Prepare and present detailed business cases to the investment committee.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients, guiding them through the investment process and setting clear expectations for partnership with Balloon Ventures.
• Collaboration with Portfolio Management: Work closely with the Portfolio Management team to ensure a smooth transition for businesses post-investment, supporting them on their growth journey.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in lending, financial analysis or credit assessment, ideally within the SME sector.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of SME operations with demonstrated ability to assess business viability and growth potential.
• Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven track record in building trust-based relationships.
• Analytical Skills: Strong financial and market analysis capabilities, with attention to detail and a commitment to thorough due diligence.