responsAbility Investments AG Senior Investment Officer (Equity) Job in Nairobi Kenya

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responsAbility Investments AG is one of the world’s leading independent asset managers specializing in development-related sectors of emerging economies.

They comprise the areas of finance, agriculture, energy, healthcare and education.

responsAbility provides debt and equity financing to non-listed companies with business models that target the lower-income section of the population and can thus drive economic growth and social progress. 

responsAbility offers professionally managed investment solutions to both institutional and private investors.

For the Financial Institutions Equity Investments Department we are looking for an experienced
 

Senior Investment Officer (Equity) in Nairobi
 

Your main tasks:

• Leading the development of responsAbility’s equity portfolios in Africa
• In charge of the full investment cycle including sourcing, due diligence completion, portfolio management, monitoring and de-investment
• Shaping the development of investee financial institutions through non executive board positions
• Contributing to fund-raising activities
• Representing the company at conferences, seminars and other relevant events

Your experience and skills

• Minimum 8 years of experience in private equity investments in financial institutions in developing economies
• Operational experience in retail/SME banking, leasing or insurance and experience as non-executive Board member
• Market know-how and existing contact network in Africa
• Degree in business administration, finance, economics, law or a related field
• Analytical mindset and a high degree of diligence as well as strong writing and presentation capabilities
• Flexible and self-reliant personality who is comfortable in communicating with different cultures
• Excellent oral and written English and French language skills
• Enthusiasm for development finance
• Readiness to travel 30-40% of the time

An exciting job with plenty of room for personal initiative and within a multicultural global growth environment awaits you.

To apply for this position, use our online application form, onwww.responsAbility.com
 

Or email to hr.africa@responsability.com, by 24th October 2014.