Investment Associate

Our client, a group company operating in multiple sectors including FMCG & logistics is hiring for an Investment Associate to join their investment team in Lagos, Nigeria.

Job responsibilities:

• Deal origination and execution: Prepare high quality comprehensive financial models and investment memos to support the company’s understanding of new investment and business opportunities. Support due diligence of investment opportunities and manage various stakeholders on the transactions.
• Portfolio Management: Provide competitive analysis on portfolio companies’ market offerings and stay updated on market trends
• Strategy Review and Development: Assist in the development and review of strategy for the Company and its portfolio companies.

Candidate requirements:

• 4-5 years of work experience, particularly in research, capital-raising, origination, executing, and monitoring of investments.
• Ability to develop complex financial models, perform financial analysis, company valuations, and comparable company analyses.
• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to take initiative and critically analyze processes and procedures.
• Strong project and time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel.