Requirements of the role
Demonstrable experience in managing diverse investments.
Supporting investment deal origination.
Conducting due diligence and developing investment proposals for new investments.
Portfolio management of existing investments.
Providing general support to the senior management team on investment operational matters.
Duties And Responsibilities
Investment Management
Development and implementation of a comprehensive and innovative Investment strategy.
Work with colleagues to identify, negotiate and appraise a portfolio of debt, equity and mezzanine investments. This involves:
deal origination and initial screening and appraisal of new investment opportunities
alongside CEO and Board, participating in commercial negotiations relating to the structure and terms of any potential investment
Carrying out due diligence of investment opportunities, including oversight of SIC’s Investments in commercial units, as well as liaising with third-party service providers as required
Lead investor relations forums and engagements.
Portfolio Management
Provide on-going portfolio management and reporting on portfolio investments, to include:
Monitoring and evaluation of investment performance against key targets, including the management and reporting of potential business/investment risks as they arise.
Providing (or procuring from within SIC or externally) management support to help investees as required.
Involvement in quarterly portfolio reporting to the Corporate Team and SIC’s Board.
Work with the Corporate team to ensure that SIC resources are most effectively utilised across the portfolio; and
Developing and maintaining an active pipeline of investment opportunities.
Operations
Work closely with the senior team in the firm to manage the day-to-day activities and overall financial performance of the firm:
Participate in budget and investment target setting
Work with the corporate team on overall strategy, cost-management and operational objectives
Monitor the financial performance against agreed KPIs; and
Contribute to external reporting.
Reporting
The Investment Manager will be an integral part of an investment team, reporting to the CEO and the Board of Directors
With respect to matters relating to new and existing investments, the employee will also work with the respective Business Unit Managers and Specialist teams
Academic Qualifications
Undergraduate Degree from a reputable university with a post graduate education in business
Registered with relevant professional bodies
Investment Qualification is an added advantage
Knowledge and Skills
Not less than 5-7 years’ experience in a relevant investment business (e.g. private equity, DFI, impact investor, financial services)
Experience of working in Kenya in an investment role
Excellent analytical, finance, and negotiation skills (including familiarity with a range of debt and equity instruments)
Strong financial modelling skills (including equity valuation models)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Collegiate working style with a strong management capability
Ability to develop and manage strategic relationships with funders, peer organizations and potential investees
Ideally an understanding and experience of funding and development priorities in Kenya
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If you meet the above requirements, kindly send your applications to recruitment@sic.co.ke by 24th March, 2022
Apply via :
recruitment@sic.co.ke