The Role
You are at the heart of Open Capital, directly leading multiple client projects at a time, solving a diverse range of problems across sectors in Africa, and acting as a trusted advisor to many of the world’s most exciting and impactful development partners, investors, and businesses. You manage and coach our Analysts and Associates and work closely with Partners and Principals, who coach you as you grow to be a senior leader at a global level.
Key Responsibilities:
As a senior leader you will be oversee multiple projects, solve client challenges and designing impactful solutions for a range of clients, including businesses, investors, and development partners. See here for various past examples
Lead multiple projects in developing business & industry strategies, structuring capital raises, and building creative approaches to broad development challenges.
Execute results-oriented solutions that generate significant impact and outcomes. We are not typical consultants, our work typically extends across multiple engagements working closely with our partners over time to ensure action is taken and support implementation
Oversee project management and work plans and take significant responsibility for key milestones and deliverables.
Manage and coach junior team members, while closely collaborating with our Principals and Partners to develop your own skills and experience to become Principal at Open Capital
Support business development and new idea origination and build your own deep networks and develop innovative solutions with our partners
Who you are
You want to make a difference in your work and share our optimism for what we can achieve!
You have…
10-15 years of proven experience at a top global management consulting firm, investment firm, or experience as an entrepreneur or leader in a high-growth business, with significant responsibility for deliverables and client service. MBA or advanced degree helpful but not required
Ability to effectively work with clients at all levels and backgrounds, managing complex situations with many stakeholders. Experience in Africa is preferred but not required
Interest in sectors helping drive African economies, such as agriculture, energy access, financial services, healthcare, among others
Experience managing teams and coaching junior team members
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Professional fluency in English with fluency in French or African languages as a strong plus. Applicants interested in Abidjan & Dakar locations should be fluent in both French and English
Apply via :
opencapitaladvisors.applytojob.com
