INVESTMENT OFFICER - PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS
Basics
Job #: 112507
Title: Investment Officer - Private Equity Funds
Job Stream: Investment
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Close Date: 31-Jan-2012
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.
Duties and Accountabilities:
• 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.
To apply, please copy the link below as your web address:
http://www.ifc.org/ifcext/careers.nsf/Content/JobDetails?OpenDocument&JobReqNbr=112507
Basics
Job #: 112507
Title: Investment Officer - Private Equity Funds
Job Stream: Investment
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Close Date: 31-Jan-2012
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.
Duties and Accountabilities:
• 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.
To apply, please copy the link below as your web address:
http://www.ifc.org/ifcext/careers.nsf/Content/JobDetails?OpenDocument&JobReqNbr=112507