Vacancy title:
Investment Manager

Jobs at:
Triple Jump

Deadline of this Job:
31st December 2018

Duty Station:
Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: 10th December 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

The triple jump, sometimes referred to as the hop, step and jump or the hop, skip and jump, is a track and field event, similar to the long jump. As a group, the two events are referred to as the "horizontal jumps". The competitor runs down the track and performs a hop, a bound and then a jump into the sand pit. The triple jump was inspired by the ancient Olympic Games and has been a modern Olympics event since the Games' inception in 1896.

JOB DETAILS:
Triple Jump is an impact-focused investment manager that provides meaningful and responsible investment opportunities in developing countries. We believe that opportunities are not spread equally around the world, but talented people are. In developing countries, a responsible, inclusive financial sector can enable these people to unlock their potential and improve their quality of life.
40 hours per week, duty station Nairobi, Kenya

The position has been opened to further strengthen our team to manage investments in Africa for a new fund vehicle focused on access to energy.
As an Investment Manager you are responsible for the full investment cycle of equity and debt-based investments into companies active in the access to energy eco-system in Africa. The position requires frequent travel to countries within the region to present the mandate, for due diligence and for monitoring the investees. You will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The position opens in Q1 2019.

Job requirements
This position requires a solid experience and track record of direct investments or M&A transactions in Africa. A solid background in the finance industry and managerial experience within operational companies of a combined minimum 8 years is required. Moreover, you have experience analyzing business plans and financial statements, developing deal structures and monitoring investments, ideally with exit experience. You have demonstrable communication skills and are able to disseminate knowledge and mediate between different views. Your negotiation skills are excellent and you are capable of representing the fund we manage. You feel comfortable working in a team spread across the globe, while independently developing new and managing existing markets.

Specific desired competencies

•  Solid experience and track record of direct investments in Africa region, with some investments in early stage companies as a prerequisite (VC or growth).
  
•  Ideally investment experience with e-commerce, tech-enabled (e.g. digital) service and product companies or energy enterprises.
  
•  You ideally have an extensive regional network among financial advisors and other people/institutions relevant to the fulfillment of your position.
  
•  Management experience in operational businesses considered a plus.
  
•  You are fluent in English (both speaking and writing).
  
•  Knowledge of French, Portuguese or local languages is considered a plus.
  
•  Existing working permit considered a plus.
  
•  Local candidates are encouraged to apply.
  

Personal skill requirements

•  strong analytical skills
  
•  good negotiator
  
•  result-oriented
  
•  team player
  

Triple Jump offers you:
The opportunity to work within a growing, entrepreneurial organization in the impact investing sector.
Competitive salary for the impact investing sector, including pension and health allowances and a variable incentive arrangement.
A dynamic, multi-cultural and collegial working environment.