Investments Analyst at Acumen

3 weeks ago

Nairobi, Kenya Acumen Full time

Acumen was incorporated on April 1, 2001, with seed capital from the Rockefeller Foundation, Cisco Systems Foundation and three individual philanthropists. Our desire was to transform the world of philanthropy by looking at all human beings as members of a single, global community where everyone had the opportunity to build a life of dignity

About The Role

The Investments Analyst will support the team in sourcing and evaluating new investment opportunities, conduct due diligence on high potential opportunities, and assist with structuring deal terms and presenting to the Investment Committee. The Investments Analyst will use their analytical skills to evaluate the growth and return potential of companies from both a financial and social impact perspective.
The Investments Analyst will support data collection, analysis and reporting related to Acumen East Africa’s investment portfolio and its performance, fundraising and strategic partnership initiatives, and management of portfolio operations. They will contribute to actively building and cultivating Acumen East Africa networks in the impact investing communities and will contribute to developing insight and communication pieces for external audiences.
The Investments Analyst will support the coordination of Acumen East Africa’s impact assessments, liaising with portfolio companies, the Insights and Strategy team, and external impact vendors.
The role reports to the Associate Director for Investing in East Africa.

Specific Responsibilities

Source and identify exceptional investment opportunities providing critical services to the poor
Deal evaluation and analysis. Conduct market research to identify potential opportunities, analyze trends and build relationships to cultivate deal flow.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis on potential investment companies including financial modeling, valuation analysis and risk assessments.
Evaluate and identify quality investment opportunities from a large deal pipeline utilizing your analytical and critical thinking skills to find unique business models. Articulate your understanding of the value proposition, risks, competition, industry, and impact to your peers in a collaborative investment evaluating culture.
Prepare and present compelling investment memos for Acumen’s Investment Committee.
Perform thorough due diligence and structure transactions reflecting appropriate risk/return factors. Work closely with legal counsel to document and close investments.

Requirements
Qualifications & Characteristics

Bachelor's degree; finance, business, or related field preferred
Must have authorization to work in Kenya on a permanent basis
2-3 years of investing underwriting experience, including financial and operational due diligence of private companies. Understanding of early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs is a plus
Strong understanding of financial statements and an ability to analyze historical results and model future periods including running sensitivities of key input assumptions
Ability to present your investment track record of both good and bad historical investments
Curious – always questioning, always probing, and never blindly accepting
Ability to thrive when there is ambiguity, remain cool-headed when there are curve balls, and withstand the tests of a rapidly changing environment with resilience and resolve
Solid professional skills including ability to work and deliver projects independently, proactively and under pressure
Strong communication skills and ability to be a "storyteller" of our work
Effectively collaborate with and across teams, seeks and provides constructive feedback
Ideally be familiar with the social enterprise sector with a significant commitment, desire, or experience serving the poor

Additional characteristics we’re looking for in all roles at Acumen

Commitment to, and enthusiasm for, the organization’s mission and business model,
Moral Imagination: The humility to see the world as it is, and the audacity to imagine the world as it could be. It also includes but is not limited to the following:
Displaying high level of empathy in all relationships and encounters
Possessing deep self-awareness and ability to identify own strengths and weaknesses, “coachable”
Actively listening and focusing on hearing what others are saying
Exceptional relationship and interpersonal skills: courtesy, tact, patience and strong team orientation
Self-reflective and aligned with Acumen values: generosity, accountability, humility, audacity, listening, leadership, integrity, respect
Permanent work authorization for Kenya.

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