Investment Analyst at FSD Africa

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Investment Associate, the Investment Analyst (IA) will have a supportive role throughout the investment cycle for FSDAi. This will include gathering market intelligence and producing related analytical reports and presentations; working on financial models and investment analysis; coordinating meetings and engagement with the various stakeholders; producing meeting minutes and ensuring follow-up; and providing input into the investment papers and portfolio reports.

KEY ROLE REQUIREMENTS AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

The investment analyst will be assessed based on:

• Resourcefulness in producing market analytics
• Quality of materials produced
• Quality of the support provided to the Investment associate and by extension the Investment manager
• Timely delivery of tasks
• Initiative in completing responsibilities

Qualifications and Education

• A good quality Bachelors degree from a recognised university or equivalent
• Some practical work experience a plus
• First class skills in written and spoken English, in report writing and presentation production
• Creative thinker with a passion for economic and social development through private sector investment.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of private capital investment process
• Some exposure to financial modelling, valuation and investment analysis
• An understanding of market analysis for investment purposes
• Good communication skills and in particular power point presentations
• Enthusiastic, creative, ambitious, and willing to go the extra mile
• Knowledge of economic and social development challenges in Africa.