International Finance Corporation (IFC) Current Jobs Nairobi, Kenya: Recruitment for Investment Officer - Private Equity Funds

JOB VACANCY:

POST TITLE:   Investment Officer

BACKGROUND/ GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

IFC seeks to appoint an Investment Officer to join its Nairobi team. The Investment Officer

will work across Sub-Saharan Africa and other regions as required.

JOB DUTIES & ACCOUNTABIITIES:

Undertake reviews of funds and investee companies and prepare supervision reports, including portfolio performance analyses in comparison to relevant benchmarks;

Track and monitor compliance of portfolio companies and propose courses of action in the event of non-compliance;

Analyze corporate financial data and other industry information to identify and monitor issues that may affect IFC’s investments and recommend actions where necessary;

Develop an understanding of the target countries in Africa, provide market intelligence, and develop strong business networks;

Conduct market studies and help develop a pipeline of potential fund investments; perform research to determine the level of activity and attractiveness of valuations and returns of funds, define future trends, and identify best of breed managers;

Undertake due diligence of potential fund investments; participate in the structuring, negotiating and execution of deals;

Prepare investment review materials and presentations to investment committees to obtain investment approval and negotiate fund documentation;

Communicate IFC’s strategy for funds and its rationale for engaging in specific transactions.
 

SELECTION CRITERIA:

MBA or equivalent qualification;

High professional integrity and sound business judgment in identifying potential business partners and businesses;

Ability to think independently, analyze problems, and identify solutions;

Ability to analyze complex structures and assist clients in financial structuring;

High degree of initiative, flexibility, reliability, discretion and willingness to learn;

Highly motivated and energetic, outstanding interpersonal skills, with a collegial and sharing work style; comfortable working in a matrix organizational structure;

Ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds; ability to work with people at all levels and demonstrate responsiveness and ability to work as part of a team;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; additional languages, particularly French, a plus;

Minimum of five years relevant work experience, preferably in a private equity firm;

Knowledge of the private equity market in emerging markets, as well as the critical success factors for investing in private equity funds;

Knowledge of and work experience in African financial markets;

Ability and willingness to travel.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31st of January 2012.