Job description
Responsibilities
Conducting fundamental company & investment opportunity research and analysis; in Structured Products, Equities and Fixed Income
Evaluation, valuation, pricing and negotiation of investment opportunities including the term sheet, due diligence investigations and transaction documents for the assigned investment under the supervision of the Head of Private Equity
Financial modelling and data analysis
Analysing historical and projected financial statements & investment data
Preparing written reports and verbal presentations
Conducting country, industry and capital markets research so as to keep up with detailed knowledge about the Kenyan micro and macroeconomic environment and financial markets
Contributing in investment meetings and review sessions
Conducting financial and operational due diligence on potential investments, and capable of thorough desktop research using all relevant third party sources
Participate in the transaction process including industry research, financial modelling and valuation, preparing investment memoranda, due diligence and ongoing monitoring of portfolio companies
Monitoring and analyzing portfolio company operations, tracking KPIs, conducting top-down industry research and developing suggestions to improving company competitive strategy or operations
Job Requirements
At least 2 years’ experience in an investment management environment
Must have achieved at least a B+ or equivalent in high school
A graduate degree, with a minimum 2nd Class, Upper Division in Accounting, Finance or a business related course
Applicant required to be a candidate in the CFA program (or demonstrate a path towards becoming one), with a strong financial background
Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
Good analytical and quantitative reasoning
Strong organizational and time management skills – ability to adhere to deadlines, multi-task and prioritize
Entrepreneurial spirit with demonstrated creativity & innovation in business
Research and Planning; Business Development and Analytics
Ability to learn quickly and manage workload, work effectively under pressure in a demanding environment
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, with exceptional skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
