Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Investment Manager

Requirements of the role
• Demonstrable experience in managing diverse investments.
• Supporting investment deal origination.
• Conducting due diligence and developing investment proposals for new investments.
• Portfolio management of existing investments.
• Providing general support to the senior management team on investment operational matters.

Duties And Responsibilities
Investment Management
• Development and implementation of a comprehensive and innovative Investment strategy.
• Work with colleagues to identify, negotiate and appraise a portfolio of debt, equity and mezzanine investments. This involves:
• deal origination and initial screening and appraisal of new investment opportunities
• alongside CEO and Board, participating in commercial negotiations relating to the structure and terms of any potential investment
• 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
• Lead investor relations forums and engagements.
Portfolio Management
Provide on-going portfolio management and reporting on portfolio investments, to include:
• Monitoring and evaluation of investment performance against key targets, including the management and reporting of potential business/investment risks as they arise.
• Providing (or procuring from within SIC or externally) management support to help investees as required.
• Involvement in quarterly portfolio reporting to the Corporate Team and SIC’s Board.
• Work with the Corporate team to ensure that SIC resources are most effectively utilised across the portfolio; and
• Developing and maintaining an active pipeline of investment opportunities.
Operations
Work closely with the senior team in the firm to manage the day-to-day activities and overall financial performance of the firm:
• Participate in budget and investment target setting
• Work with the corporate team on overall strategy, cost-management and operational objectives
• Monitor the financial performance against agreed KPIs; and
• Contribute to external reporting.
Reporting
• The Investment Manager will be an integral part of an investment team, reporting to the CEO and the Board of Directors
• 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

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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

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