Investment Analyst, Sub Saharan Africa at Symbiotics

Job description

We are looking for:

An experienced investment analyst who will be responsible for developing and maintaining business relationships with portfolio companies in Sub-Saharan Africa, developing a pipeline of potential investments, traveling to and performing on site due diligence on these companies, analyzing credit risk, understand their debt funding needs, and monitoring their financial and operational performances during the investment's life. The position is based in Cape Town (South Africa). We offer a young and dynamic work environment in a growing industry and an opportunity to work in the social investment space with a for-profit corporation.

Job Description:

• Conduct on-site due diligences of financial intermediaries in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Write credit risk appraisals, investment advisory reports and social performance evaluations
• Monitor global situation, opportunities and risks in financial markets of the above mentioned region
• Develop a pipeline of credit worthy investment targets in specific markets
• Maintain and monitor 15 portfolio companies, including monthly financial reporting
• Support the development of new business opportunities in the region

Skills/qualifications/experience:

• This position requires regular travel to countries within the region. We are looking for a person who is organized, mature, and able to work independently in a dynamic and challenging environment, as well as having entrepreneurial drive, attention to detail and pride in the quality of one's work, including the following qualifications:
• Dedicated to social and sustainable development
• Previous experience in credit analysis, financial analysis or investment management
• Knowledge of the microfinance and banking industry and impact investment a strong asset
• Previous experience in Sub-Saharan Africa a very strong asset
• Capacity to handle multiple tasks on a daily basis
• Fluent English and French, with Portuguese a strong asset
• Willingness and readiness to travel (up to 30%)
• Valid work permit for South Africa will be advantageous