Vacancies at FSD Africa

JOB PURPOSE

The Portfolio Risk Analyst is responsible for conducting pre and post-investment risk management, investment-specific compliance and fund administration responsibilities under the guidance and supervision of the Portfolio Risk Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Portfolio Risk Management
• Investment specific compliance
• Fund Administration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Carry out any other duties or special assignments as assigned by the Portfolio Risk Manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS – ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Investments, Law or related discipline
• Relevant professional qualification and/or post-graduate qualification in risk management
• Excellent skills in written and spoken English

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• At least 3-5 years of risk management/compliance experience in a financial markets organization with a demonstrated track required in quantitative and qualitative risk analysis, project management and building relationships

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
• Previous experience of working in donor funded projects or development institutions
• Keen interest in growing career in an investment company/fund
• Languages: French, local African languages

received by 5.00pm EAT on 04 April 2022

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JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Investment Associate, the Investment Analyst (IA) will have a supportive role throughout the investment cycle for FSDAi. This will include gathering market intelligence and producing related analytical reports and presentations; working on financial models and investment analysis; coordinating meetings and engagement with the various stakeholders; producing meeting minutes and ensuring follow-up; and providing input into the investment papers and portfolio reports.

KEY ROLE REQUIREMENTS AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

• The investment analyst will be assessed based on:
• Resourcefulness in producing market analytics
• Quality of materials produced
• Quality of the support provided to the Investment associate and by extension the Investment manager
• Timely delivery of tasks
• Initiative in completing responsibilities

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications and Education

• A good quality Bachelors degree from a recognised university or equivalent
• Some practical work experience a plus
• First class skills in written and spoken English, in report writing and presentation production
• Creative thinker with a passion for economic and social development through private sector investment.

Closing date

31.03.2022 5:00 pm