Equity Analyst at Oikocredit

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Oikocredit is a social impact investor and worldwide cooperative. We have over four decades of experience in promoting sustainable development through investments. We focus our investments on financial inclusion, agriculture and renewable energy. SummaryThe Equity Department is responsible for developing and managing an impactful equity portfolio. The team focuses on building, monitoring and managing the equity investment portfolio, taking into account the risk and the triple bottom line impact (social performance, financial and environmental).ResponsibilitiesThe Equity Analyst is responsible for providing support to Equity Officers in Africa in identifying, screening, assessing, negotiating, structuring, recommending and closing investment opportunities, in managing, monitoring and reporting on investment, as well as for availability and analysis of relevant information.If you join our team, you will be mainly responsible for: Supporting Equity Officers based in Kenya, in Ivory Coast, and in our European HQ:general assessment and financial analysis of potential investees,due diligence processes,trips to potential investeesmarket analysis researchidentification of prospects or pipeline development.Monitoring and managing portfolio holdings:Providing analytical support for portfolio holding investments and investment opportunitiesImplementing and managing regular reporting formats and proceduresReviewing and summarizing monthly reports prepared by InvesteesPreparing portfolio review reportsPlanning and monitoring legal closing processes, elaborating AML- CDD packages of approved investments based on Oikocredit’s legal guidelines and handling the hiring process of external consultants, if needed.Assisting social performance issues management as appropriate and supporting value creation of portfolio holdings for possible exit with solid social and financial returns.Promoting the long-term success of Oikocredit’s equity endeavours; Collaborating with internal and external colleagues to maximize impact and promoting Oikocredit’s reputation in the industry. RequirementsEducation and experience Master degree in the field of finance, accounting or economics2 years of working experience in a relevant field such as corporate finance, or bankingExperience in structuring financial models and in financial analysisEnglish proficiency, verbal and writtenRegional professional experienceAbility to work independently and with a great sense of responsibility Desirable (added advantage) French proficiency, verbal and writtenRegional professional experience This job might be for you if you: Seek to advance your career in finance, equity investments or economics.Have a keen interest in environmental, social and development issues.Enjoy building and maintaining business relations.Are willing to travel frequently (up to 25% of the time).Are committed to the mission of Oikocredit.You want to join a professional organization with social goalsYou want to work in an international and highly diverse environmentYou will work across different sectors of economy in many different countries