Investment Associate

Responsibilities:

Deal Sourcing & Origination:

• Researching emerging industry trends and identifying new investment opportunities.
• Networking to build a pipeline of potential investments.Assisting senior team members in vetting prospective deals.

Analysis & Due Diligence:

• Building, updating, and maintaining rigorous financial models for valuation and return analysis.
• Reviewing historical financial statements to evaluate corporate performance and risks.
• Conducting comprehensive commercial, financial, and technical due diligence on prospective assets.

Deal Execution & Structuring:

• Drafting detailed investment memoranda and presentations for senior management and investment committees.
• Supporting senior investment managers with legal documentation, term sheets, and deal-closing activities.
• Assisting with the negotiation of transaction structures and conditions precedent.

Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting:

• Tracking the operational and financial performance of existing portfolio companies.
• Gathering impact and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) data to report to stakeholders.
• Reviewing management accounts and assisting with board meeting preparation

Requirements:

• 3–7 years of experience in: Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Transaction Advisory, Corporate Finance, Financial Advisory, and Strategy or FP&A
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to synthesise complex information clearly
• Experience evaluating consumer businesses is a plus
• Experience working in African markets is a plus