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Senior Investment Officer

Recruitment Matters
Full-time
On-site
Kenya, Kenya



Our client is looking for a Senior Investment Officer to join their team.

The position is an opportunity to work in a technically demanding environment and in a growing investment management business.  
 


Responsibilities:




  • Managing investment pipelines;




  • Origination and negotiation of investments;




  • Drafting of investment term sheets;




  • Due diligence of prospective investees, including, inter alia, detailed financial analysis, management meetings and arranging third party due diligence; 




  • Preparation of screening memos and investment memos;




  • Understanding and applying inter alia, investment guidelines, investment committee decisions and E&S policies;




  • Working with legal counsel to negotiate final investment agreements;




  • Working with internal and external stakeholders; 




  • Management and oversight of investment and operational team;




  • Supporting fund raising; and




  • Support the growth of the fund business, including new fund strategies.   





Skills:




  • Have excellent analytical abilities;




  • Have strong (written and spoken) communication skills;




  • Be a team player;  




  • Have the appetite and capacity to learn new skills;





Qualifications:




  • At least 10 years’ relevant experience.




  • Have professional qualifications commensurate with his or her professional experience.




  • Experience in:




    • Financial institutions analysis;




    • Structured credit investing; and




    • Impact investing.