Investment Officer at Oikocredit

Job Description

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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.

Responsibilities

As an Investment Officer, you will be responsible for:

Collecting data and information from the market; researching and approaching new clients to identify investment opportunities in the market taking into account the interests and investment parameters of Oikocredit. Collecting data related to clients, conducting due diligence and comprehensive analysis including risk analysis, financial analysis and business analysis including social performance and environmental criteria. Managing and monitoring the investments, reviewing clients’ financial situation, capacity and business status and providing recovery advice (if applicable). Designing and/or reviewing disbursement proposals, analysing disbursement proposals, negotiating terms, preparing and submitting proposals to the relevant committee(s) for approval. Providing insights upon request or on own initiative regarding quantitative and qualitative developments within the portfolio and or investment by means of periodic and ad hoc reports and/or analyses. (Monitoring and) implementing compliance guidelines and standards for processes and investments within own area of expertise, based on Oikocredit’s procedures and regulations. Initiating, developing and maintaining partnerships with a variety of internal departments and external stakeholders, in line with business needs, policies and external developments.

This job might be for you if:

You are service and detail oriented, have demonstratable ability to multi-task, good communication and relationship management skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills. You have an entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiastic personality. You have an interest in the impact investing sector and are committed to the values of Oikocredit.

Education and experience

It is essential that you have:

A minimum of 4 years relevant work experience in financing businesses, market analysis and/ or economic development in East Africa Advanced knowledge of inclusive finance Strong analytical skills Extensive user skills in Microsoft Excel and computer literacy in general Advanced university degree in the field of finance and banking, business, economics or economic development Fluent in both written and spoken English

Additional remarks

Willingness to travel within country/internationally up to 15-20% of the time.

Core competencies:

Initiative; cooperation; problem analysis and assessment; client and service orientation; result orientation; market orientation; persuasive skills; building and maintaining networks and relations.