The Associate Director will be joining a small team building a portfolio of game-changing companies focused on tackling poverty in East Africa. Since 2003, Acumen East Africa has invested in 33 companies reaching over 35M low-income lives in the region. They’re committed to the principles of inclusive capital and to growing a portfolio of locally founded businesses. The team is responsible for finding, vetting, structuring and managing investments in companies that serve low-income East Africans in their three portfolio sectors: Energy, Education and Agriculture.
Key Responsibilities:
Source and evaluate new investment opportunities, lead due diligence on high potential opportunities, assist with structuring deal terms
Lead the preparation and presentation of the analysis to Acumen East Africa’s Investment Committee
Lead research and analysis related to Acumen East Africa’s investment portfolio and its performance, support fundraising and strategic partnership initiatives, and help manage portfolio operations
Develop and implement a post-investment management strategy to add significant value to investee companies
Actively cultivate Acumen East Africa’s networks in the venture and impact investing communities
Contribute to the development of insight and communications pieces for external audiences
Responsible for managing relationships with portfolio companies
Manage and lead a team in a fast-paced, changing environment
To apply for this role, please ensure that you have the following skills and experience:
Bachelor’s Degree is required; Master’s degree preferable
10-15 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or investment management
Significant commitment or experience with the social enterprise sector in East Africa
Demonstrated commitment to tackling challenges of poverty
Demonstratable, superior financial and business analysis skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong ability to take initiative with research and analysis and produce valuable results in conditions of uncertainty
Solid operational skills including problem solving and project management skills
Commitment to, and enthusiasm for, Acumen’s mission and business model, and respect for Acumen’s core values: generosity, accountability, humility, audacity, listening, leadership, integrity, respect
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