Junior Investment Professional Africa

1 day ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Rift Partners Full time 1,200,000 - 3,600,000 per year

Application Deadline 21
st

September 2025

Junior Investment Professional Africa

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya (other African locations to be considered)

Position:
Junior Investment Professional

Experience:
~3-5 years


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About Rift Partners GmbH

Rift Partners GmbH ("Rift Partners") is a holding company operating through two main verticals in the re/insurance sector - consulting and investments - globally but also in emerging markets. We play an active role in the intersection of investments and partnerships, connecting private and public actors with the re/insurance industry.

We believe that building and supporting commercially successful insurance ventures in emerging markets can have a huge impact and provide attractive financial returns.

Your Role

We're looking for a sharp, entrepreneurial Junior Investment Professional with track record making (early-stage) equity investments in Africa to join our team. The role will exclusively be linked to Rift Partners' venture capital fund dedicated to early-stage companies in the insurance ecosystem in Africa. You'll be a key part of our founding team, helping us identify, evaluate, and support high-potential startups that are transforming insurance on the continent.

You will:

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Support identifying a pipeline of potential equity investments in Africa-focused startups in the insurance ecosystem

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Work alongside the leadership team (and advisors) in due diligence activities including:

  • Analyse/articulate most relevant business models
  • Build financial and valuation models
  • Conduct stakeholder interviews and perform financial, operational (incl. technology) and legal due diligence
  • Support in deal structuring and legal and commercial negotiations
  • Co-lead the development of investment memorandum and associated presentation to secure key buy-ins (e.g., Investment Committee)

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Perform Portfolio management activities, including as required (impact) reporting, monitoring, hands-on support

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Develop market and sector analysis and database (incl. competitor analysis)

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Assist leadership team with daily operations and key business activities

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Engage with start-ups and represent the fund, e.g., at relevant industry events (on a case-by-case basis)

Your Profile

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Entrepreneurial mindset/experience: you learn quickly and get your hands dirty; you can operate in a fast-paced environment; you take full ownership of assigned tasks/projects and deliver on time and on quality

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~3-5 years of relevant experience in early-stage impact equity investing in Africa; deal origination, deal structuring, deal execution, and post execution deal management

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Familiarity with the re/insurance ecosystem, a plus

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Advanced financial skills (Excel, modelling, valuation) and proficiency in PowerPoint and Word

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