Investment Officer

An innovative investment company in Ghana who is into financing Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) engaged in the business of agriculture and/or renewal energy seeks to employ an Investment Officer. He or she will be responsible for identifying investment opportunities, evaluating applications and financial due diligence as well as developing financial models and memos.

Reports to: Head of Investment


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deal Origination and Research

• Develop and update economic and agricultural industry reports with specific emphasis on the employer’s key value chains.
• Facilitate deal origination by conducting market research and promoting the Company’s products and services to potential clients, where required.

Due Diligence, Approvals, and Disbursements

• Evaluate applications and conduct financial and commercial due diligence on potential investee companies.
• Develop financial models and prepare investment memos on potential clients for funding consideration.
• Collate all information required from investee companies as part of conditions precedent to disbursement.
• Conduct financial due diligence on treasury fund investee banks.
• Provide administrative support to all investment-related management committees.

Reporting

• Provide secretarial services to key Management-level Investment Committees.
• Prepare portfolio reports detailing performance, exposures, concentrations, and other portfolio characteristics.

Other Duties

• Participate in relevant conferences, meetings, forums and other discussion platforms.
• Develop and maintain good relations with clients, potential clients, and relevant stakeholders.
• Any other duties as required by the Head of Investment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Must have atleast 3 years of professional experience in corporate finance, venture capital/private equity, impact investing/fund management, consulting or related industry.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/ Commerce, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline. An advanced degree and/or a relevant professional certification will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and valuation.
• Excellent knowledge of financial markets, investment strategies, and risk management principles.
• Knowledge of financial economics and a comprehensive understanding of the Ghanaian banking environment.
• Ability to work well in a team and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and work independently with little supervision.
• Proven knowledge of investment regulations and compliance requirements in Ghana.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce clear and concise business reports and presentations.
• Flexible and willing to travel across rural Ghana, and outside of Ghana, where necessary.