Analyst Investment Management at Finance in Motion

Finance in Motion is an impact investing advisor exclusively focused on development finance. We are one of the world's leading asset managers in this field, advising funds with around EUR 1.9 billion in assets under management. Our Mission On behalf of public and private investors as well as international finance institutions, we focus on developing and ...
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Analyst Investment Management

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

Key responsibilities

  • Supporting the development of diversified country and regional portfolios in sub-Saharan Africa
  • Participating in origination, structuring and negotiation of debt investments in financial institutions in sub-Saharan Africa for the benefit of Micro and SMEs finance or other development finance products
  • Support investments in the areas of climate-change adaptation/mitigation, sustainable agriculture, MSME finance and financial inclusion – including business development and preparation of investment proposals for corporates, banks and other financial institutions.
  • Monitor and analyse technology/policy developments in the areas of MSME lending, clean energy and sustainable agriculture in target markets.On- and off-site due diligence and monitoring of financial institutions (banks and non-bank financial institutions such as microfinance institutions, leasing companies, factoring companies etc.), corporates and portfolios
  • Monitoring and analysis of key market and economic developments in countries of operation
  • Monitoring of financial sectors regulatory and supervisory frameworks and policies
  • Internal and external reporting regarding investment portfolio and development of the Funds
  • Assist in identifying institution building/technical assistance needs for financial institutions or market participants in the area of micro and SME as well as climate-smart and resource efficiency finance
  • Advancing responsible finance in countries of operations through respective dialogue, investment structuring, workshops and initiatives.

What we expect

  • Previous experience in banking/financial sector, ideally with expertise in lending to financial institutions and portfolio management
  • Understanding of financial inclusion and climate-smart agriculture and experience, or other relevant financial experience
  • Strong analytical and financial skills with a good understanding of applicable accounting standards.
  • Excellent understanding of banking, both business and risk perspective
  • Fluency in spoken and written English and French
  • Interest and general knowledge of development finance and impact investment, including micro / SME finance as well as energy efficiency, resource efficiency and renewable energy finance; preferably previous exposure to development finance institutions.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Strong ability to handle different tasks simultaneously
  • Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
  • Team player with an open and engaging communication style and interpersonal skills, enhanced by multicultural sensitivities
  • Goal oriented, fully committed to deliverable of high-quality results under tight deadlines
  • Willingness to travel in the countries of FiM operations as necessary
  • Demonstrable commitment to Finance in Motion´s vision/mission
  • Previous experience in the Maghreb region is considered a plus.

What you can expect:

  • An agile, widely diverse international working environment with over 60 nationalities that is keenly interested in making a positive difference through their work and who share a collaborative, can-do spirit
  • A job that allows you to fully utilize and expand your skills within an innovative, hands-on company culture
  • A purpose-driven, performance-oriented company that rewards above-average results
  • An organization dedicated to providing effective training and upskilling to its employees

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Finance in Motion on careers.finance-in-motion.com to apply

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