Investment Analyst

We are an impact investment firm dedicated to unlocking growth opportunities for businesses that drive inclusive and sustainable development. Our focus is on businesses that deliver measurable financial returns alongside social and environmental impact.

Through capital investments, capacity building, and technical assistance, we partner with mission-aligned investors, development partners, and ecosystem enablers to strengthen the sector across Africa

Key Responsibilities

1. Deal Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Identify and screen high-potential businesses aligned with our investment thesis and impact mandate.
  
• Conduct initial business assets including market potential, growth readiness, financial performance, and impact contribution.
  
• Develop and maintain a structured deal pipeline, including market mapping and tracking of potential investees.
  
• Build relationships with accelerators, incubators, and enterprise support organizations to identify investables.

2. Due Diligence & Valuation

• Conduct comprehensive due diligence covering financial, operational, and impact aspects of potential investments.
  
• Develop robust financial models, perform sensitivity analyses, and determine valuation estimates.
  
• Assess risk exposure, management capacity, and business scalability.
  
• Prepare due diligence reports and investment memos for internal and investor review.

3. Investor Relations & Co-Investment Support

• Support engagement with existing and prospective investors, DFIs, and co-investment partners.
  
• Prepare investor materials, including pipeline summaries, performance dashboards, and impact reports.
  
• Manage investor data rooms, respond to due diligence queries, and coordinate co-investment documentation.
  
• Contribute to fundraising activities by preparing investment decks and portfolio impact case studies.

4. Investor Readiness & Technical Assistance

• Work directly with s to strengthen their investor readiness through financial modeling, governance, and reporting support.
  
• Identify operational or capacity gaps and coordinate with partners to deliver technical assistance.
  
• Support training, coaching, and workshops that help businesses enhance financial management, strategy, and investment appeal.

5. Portfolio Monitoring & Impact Reporting

• Track portfolio company performance, monitor financial KPIs, and assess social and environmental outcomes.
  
• Compile quarterly and annual performance and impact reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Identify and support value creation opportunities across the portfolio.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or related field. Master’s degree or CFA certification is an advantage.
  
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in investment analysis, financing, private equity, venture capital, or impact investing.
  
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and investment appraisal skills.
  
• Solid understanding of the landscape, including challenges around access to finance, capacity building, and scaling.
  
• Familiarity with blended finance structures, DFIs, and impact measurement frameworks (e.g., IRIS+, SDGs).
  
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with entrepreneurs, investors, and development partners.
  
• High integrity, curiosity, and a commitment to sustainable economic growth.
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