We are a globally recognised organisation that is deeply steeped in the local technology innovation culture. We’ve been both the main catalyst for regional technology acceleration and a role model for technology hubs across emerging markets

Responsibilities

Portfolio Management

• Assess portfolio company needs and develop a plan for post-investment support
• Play an active role in the strategy and direction of portfolio companies
• Working closely with the investments lead to manage relationships with the portfolio companies.
• Design reporting structure and support portfolio companies to improve reporting framework and optimize operational processes
• Liaise with portfolio companies on an ongoing basis to ensure monthly financial and KPI data is relevant and in line with budget
• Provide financial analysis and support to ad hoc value enhancement projects
• Collect and analyze investment portfolio data to monitor investment returns, risk levels and propose strategies to mitigate risk.
• Monitor and report country risk in assigned investment geographies.
• Provide fundraising support to portfolio companies
• Coordinate impact assessment of portfolio companies in collaboration with the investments and research team

Due Diligence

• Support investments team in carrying out due diligence and investment appraisals, including financial modeling, valuation review and structuring
• Support the investments team in preparing investment documentation

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience at a leading consulting, private equity, investment banking or venture capital firm
• Demonstrated business judgment and project management skills
• Has an in-depth understanding of competitive market environments, inclusive sub-sector development and value chain/market systems development
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, management, organizational and communication skills
• Previous track record of operational/reporting improvement
• Excellent MS Excel modelling and MS PowerPoint skills
• A strong academic background and should have a professional qualification or has made steps towards receiving other such qualification