Career Associated

Requirements of the role

• 1) Demonstrable experience in managing diverse investments.

• 2) Supporting investment deal origination.

• 3) Conducting due diligence and developing investment proposals for new investments.

• 4) Portfolio management of existing investments.

• 5) Providing general support to the senior management team on investment operational matters.

Duties And Responsibilities

a) Investment Management

• 1) Development and implementation of a comprehensive and innovative Investment strategy.

• 2) Work with colleagues to identify, negotiate and appraise a portfolio of debt, equity and mezzanine investments. This involves:
  • a. deal origination and initial screening and appraisal of new investment opportunities
  • b. alongside CEO and Board, participating in commercial negotiations relating to the structure and terms of any potential investment
  • c. Carrying out due diligence of investment opportunities, including oversight of SIC’s Investments in commercial units, as well as liaising with third-party service providers as required

• 3) Lead investor relations forums and engagements.

b) Portfolio Management

Provide on-going portfolio management and reporting on portfolio investments, to include:

• 1) Monitoring and evaluation of investment performance against key targets, including the management and reporting of potential business/investment risks as they arise.

• 2) Providing (or procuring from within SIC or externally) management support to help investees as required.

• 3) Involvement in quarterly portfolio reporting to the Corporate Team and SIC’s Board.

• 4) Work with the Corporate team to ensure that SIC resources are most effectively utilised across the portfolio; and

• 5) Developing and maintaining an active pipeline of investment opportunities.

c) Operations

Work closely with the senior team in the firm to manage the day-to-day activities and overall financial performance of the firm:

• 1) Participate in budget and investment target setting

• 2) Work with the corporate team on overall strategy, cost-management and operational objectives

• 3) Monitor the financial performance against agreed KPIs; and

• 4) Contribute to external reporting.

d) Reporting

• 1. The Investment Manager will be an integral part of an investment team, reporting to the CEO and the Board of Directors

• 2. With respect to matters relating to new and existing investments, the employee will also work with the respective Business Unit Managers and Specialist teams

Academic Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree from a reputable university with a post graduate education in business

• Registered with relevant professional bodies

• Investment Qualification is an added advantage

Knowledge and Skills

• Not less than 5-7 years’ experience in a relevant investment business (e.g. private equity, DFI, impact investor, financial services)

• Experience of working in Kenya in an investment role

• Excellent analytical, finance, and negotiation skills (including familiarity with a range of debt and equity instruments)

• Strong financial modelling skills (including equity valuation models)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Collegiate working style with a strong management capability

• Ability to develop and manage strategic relationships with funders, peer organizations and potential investees

• Ideally an understanding and experience of funding and development priorities in Kenya

Application

If you meet the above requirements, kindly send your applications to recruitment@sic.co.ke by 24th March, 2022.

https://sic.co.ke/careers