Venture Portfolio Analyst at

4 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Safaricom Kenya Full time
Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya.

In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects.


SUMMARY


Reporting to the Venture Management Tribe Lead, the Venture Portfolio analyst will be responsible for executing Safaricom's investment strategy by conducting industry research on strategic priority sectors, financial modeling and writing investment recommendations and supporting the Spark and Venture leads undertake their portfolio management responsibilities.


RESPONSIBILITIES
Research and Analysis

Top-down industry analysis of selected new growth areas including with a view to understand existing business models, unit economics, industry structure and key gaps and opportunities.

Conduct structured and analytical research on investment opportunities/target companies.
Prepare reports to summarize key findings with clear recommendations.

Financial Modeling and Preparation of Business Case

Conduct financial modeling for key ventures and valuation analysis for target investments.

Work closely with Finance Business partners to validate financial models and business cases prior to presentation to various executives.

Deal Flow Management

Work closely with venture leads to prepare investment reports, analysis and board papers needed at various cycles of the deal management cycle.

Draft term sheets and assist review of legal documents.
Support due diligence of selected ventures/investment opportunities.

Portfolio Support

Collaborate closely with portfolio leads and Tribe lead to prepare agenda and discussion materials for meetings and calls related to due diligence, industry research, and investment negotiation.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the tribe's performance and identify areas for improvement.
Prepare regular reports and presentations to update senior management on the tribe's initiatives, outcomes, and challenges.

Data Analytics

Utilize data analytics and business intelligence tools to extract insights and identify trends in key strategic initiatives and market conditions.

Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to develop predictive models and data-driven strategies for client segmentation, investment recommendations, and risk management.

Support data-driven decision-making by working closely with portfolio leads/Tribe lead to present insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.

Ensure data privacy and security measures are implemented and followed in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data analytics and technology to identify opportunities for innovation and process optimization.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

Customer Obsession

Deepen team connection to our customers and communities.
Foster authentic relationships with customers and partners that build trust.
Explicitly take customer-centric decisions and take personal ownership to achieve results.
Simplify processes through digitalisation and promote a digital mindset and digital first customer experience.
Stay focused on the big priorities, know when to make meaningful trade-offs and demonstrate brilliant execution.

Purpose

Create an inspiring vision for your team to drive strategy and performance.
Show ambition and courage, empowering others to go beyond the plan.
Bold and challenge teams to reimagine how things are done.
Prompt new thinking and ideas by asking "what if" questions.

Use knowledge of the external environment (customers, partners, competition, external bodies) to identify and act on opportunities for growth at pace.

Innovation

Create psychological safety so everyone can have an impact.
Fuel innovative ideas from others and test them to enable growth.
Explore successes and failures with curiosity and resilience; fearlessly recognizing lessons learned.
Share your ongoing learning and personal purpose with others.
Learn fast from digital adoption, using learnings to drive simplicity, scale and efficiency.

Collaboration

Articulate your team's role in making our strategy happen, prioritizing and aligning resources with current and future needs.
Actively collaborate to break silos and hold your team accountable to do the same.

Develop others to make the most of their talents and coach them to take ownership to get things done.

Create an inclusive environment ensuring the safety and wellbeing of others.
Live our Purpose and demonstrate the highest Standard of integrity.

Key performance indicators

Adherence to set Venture Management Tribe business OKRs and commitments.
Timely submission of high quality reports and analysis with low re-work rates.
Improved investment cycle inline with the Venture's Tribe mission of fast tracking execution of key strategic priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS
At least 2 years working in an analyst role, preferably in a venture building or business development function.

Relevant Business Undergraduate Degree or relevant field along with professional qualifications, or equivalent qualification(s) from a recognized institution of higher learning.

Experience with financial modeling and data analysis, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Strong presentation skills and proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.
Demonstrated collaborative work style, able to work with diverse teams.
Highly organized and able to contribute positively across multiple work streams in a fast-paced, complex working environment.
Demonstrates high level of independent judgment and proactivity.

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