Junior Investment Professional Job Rift Partners

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
  • Apply easily
We're looking for a sharp, entrepreneurial Junior Investment Professional with track record making (early-stage) equity investments in Africa to join our team. The role will exclusively be linked to Rift Partners' venture capital fund dedicated to early-stage companies in the insurance ecosystem in Africa. You'll be a key part of our founding team, helping us identify, evaluate, and support high-potential startups that are transforming insurance on the continent.You will:
  • Support identifying a pipeline of potential equity investments in Africa-focused startups in the insurance ecosystem
  • Work alongside the leadership team (and advisors) in due diligence activities including:
  • Analyse/articulate most relevant business models
  • Build financial and valuation models
  • Conduct stakeholder interviews and perform financial, operational (incl. technology) and legal due diligence
  • Support in deal structuring and legal and commercial negotiations
  • Co-lead the development of investment memorandum and associated presentation to secure key buy-ins (e.g., Investment Committee)
  • Perform Portfolio management activities, including as required (impact) reporting, monitoring, hands-on support
  • Develop market and sector analysis and database (incl. competitor analysis)
  • Assist leadership team with daily operations and key business activities
  • Engage with start-ups and represent the fund, e.g., at relevant industry events (on a case-by-case basis)
Your Profile
  • Entrepreneurial mindset/experience: you learn quickly and get your hands dirty; you can operate in a fast-paced environment; you take full ownership of assigned tasks/projects and deliver on time and on quality
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in early-stage impact equity investing in Africa; deal origination, deal structuring, deal execution, and post execution deal management
  • Familiarity with the re/insurance ecosystem, a plus
  • Advanced financial skills (Excel, modelling, valuation) and proficiency in PowerPoint and Word
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