Victory Farms is the fastest growing aquaculture start-up and one of the largest tilapia producers in East Africa. We are on track to become the most efficient and sustainable fish farm in the world, with a mission to feed 2 billion Africans with locally produced, high-quality, protein-rich meals by the end of 2040.

Job Title: Investment analyst
Reports to: Investment Relationship Manager

Job overview:
An investment analyst key responsibilities will be to expertise in evaluating financial and investment information, managing current investor’s relations and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities:
• Perform independent investment research on assigned areas
• Examine earlier investment decisions
• Network with potential investors, banks, fund managers and industry professionals
• Extensively utilize sophisticated analytical tools and applications to support the investment management process
• Keep abreast with financial press and new trends and opportunities as well as a potential risks
• Create reports for senior management
• Suggest recommendations for improvement of investment portfolios
• Maintain up to date documentation of all investment relationships
• Establish complex financial models and analyse relevant legal documents
• Support team in various analysis for decision making
• Ensure compliance with covenants and reporting requirements

Requirements:
Experience / Education Required:
• Attainment of a professional accounting designation (ACA, ACCA) from a recognized accounting program or Chartered Financial Analyst program (CFA)
• Professional experience from a reputable investment or advisory firm of minimum of 5 years
• Must have experience in fundraising and worked on at least three big fundraising deals in the past

The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
• an analytical mind with a keen sense of mathematical patterns and correlations
• great attention to detail and the ability to make sound judgment
• great excel skills and financial modeling skills
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• team building skills
• analytical and problem-solving skills