Key Responsibilities:
Investment Analysis & Execution
- Support origination, due diligence, execution, and monitoring of investments aligned with Kua Ventures’ strategy.
- Conduct screening calls, desktop reviews, site visits, and in-person meetings with potential investees.
- Lead financial and operational analysis, including financial modelling, valuations, and return assessments.
- Prepare Screening Memos and Investment Memos for Investment Committee review.
- Support the structuring of debt transactions in collaboration with the Investment Associate.
Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting
- Maintain accurate investment documentation and data across internal systems.
- Engage portfolio companies to ensure the timely submission of quarterly reports.
- Monitor portfolio performance against financial and impact metrics.
- Prepare periodic internal performance and impact reports.
Collaboration & Engagement
- Contribute to founder due diligence (leadership, values alignment, and coachability).
- Attend origination events and external stakeholder engagements as required.
- Collaborate closely with the Investment Associate and actively contribute to team discussions.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Specifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- 3–5 years’ experience in investment analysis, corporate finance, consulting, SME lending, impact investing, or similar analytical roles.
- Strong financial modelling skills (Excel / Google Sheets), including building models from scratch.
- Proven ability to assess businesses, identify risks, and evaluate growth potential.
- Experience engaging directly with business owners or clients in advisory or evaluation contexts.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and cloud-based productivity tools.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Valid authorization to work in Kenya.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@fanisi.net using the position as subject of email.
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