About FEDA: The Fund for Export Development in Africa (“FEDA”) is a $1 billion multi-investment platform and the impact investment subsidiary of Afreximbank. It was set up to provide equity, quasi-equity, and private credit capital to finance the multi-billion-dollar funding gap (particularly in equity) needed to transform the trade sector in Africa.
FEDA pursues a multi-sector investment strategy along the intra-African trade, value-added export development, and manufacturing value chain, which includes financial services, technology, manufacturing, transport & logistics, agribusiness, creative industry as well as ancillary trade enabling infrastructure such as industrial parks.
About Afreximbank: African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra-and extra-African trade. For 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa’s trade, accelerating industrialization and intra-regional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa. A stalwart supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank is setting up a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to support countries to effectively participate in the AfCFTA. At the end of December 2023, Afreximbank’s total assets and guarantees stood at over US$37.3 billion, and its shareholder funds amounted to US$6.1 billion. The Bank disbursed more than US$104 billion between 2016 and 2023. Afreximbank has investment grade ratings assigned by GCR (international scale) (A), Moody’s (Baa1), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-) and Fitch (BBB). Afreximbank has evolved into a group entity comprising the Bank, its impact fund subsidiary called the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA), and its insurance management subsidiary, AfrexInsure, (together, “the Group”). The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
Job Summary: As Senior Manager, Investor Relations, you will lead fundraising efforts for FEDA across all its fund strategies, including the Equity Fund, Private Credit Fund, and deal-by-deal co-investments at the Strategic Initiatives level. You will engage with institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, DFIs, and other capital allocators across key geographies—Africa, Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East. The role requires extensive knowledge of private equity fundraising ecosystems, including investor aggregators, consultants, and placement agents. You will manage investor communications, drive fundraising strategy execution, oversee fund documentation, and ensure strong relationships with both existing and prospective LPs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead fundraising efforts across all FEDA fund strategies, targeting institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, DFIs, family offices and other capital allocators & LPs.
- Develop and execute investor engagement strategies across Africa, Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East.
- Manage investor due diligence processes, including responding to RFPs, preparing investment decks, and coordinating data room access.
- Oversee the preparation of fund documentation, including Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs), Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs), investor reports, and compliance documents.
- Develop and maintain relationships with investor networks, consultants, and placement agents to expand FEDA’s reach.
- Coordinate LP reporting and communications, ensuring transparency and alignment with investor expectations.
- Track and analyze investor feedback, market trends, and capital flows to refine FEDA’s fundraising strategy.
- Support co-investment opportunities, engaging LPs on deal-by-deal investments alongside FEDA’s Strategic Initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
Skills and Competencies:
- Deep knowledge of private equity fundraising, fund structuring, and investor relations.
- Strong financial acumen, with experience in fund modeling, valuations, and investment analysis.
- Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to engage and influence institutional investors.
- Proficiency in fund documentation, including PPMs, LPAs, and investor presentations.
- Strategic thinking, with a deep understanding of global capital markets and LP allocation strategies.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex investment strategies clearly.
- Ability to navigate cross-border fundraising landscapes, adapting to regulatory and investor expectations in different regions.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in private equity fundraising, investor relations, or capital raising roles.
- Proven track record in engaging LPs and successfully raising funds for private equity or credit strategies.
- Strong network among institutional investors, DFIs, and family offices.
- Experience working with placement agents and fundraising consultants is highly desirable.
- Fluency in English required; proficiency in French is a plus
