Private Equity Investment Officer
Full time Evaluation and Staffing Africa posted 1 month ago in Banking & Finance/Financial Services Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Offered Salary viewable by ESAfrica only 0
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Career Level Others
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Experience 4 Years
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Gender N/A
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Profession Banking & Finance/Financial Services
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Firm Profile: A leading independent investment firm focusing on Nigeria and the broader West African region. Currently investing out of its third fund, a $400 million private equity fund and a $165m real estate fund.
The investment officer will be involved in the deal sourcing, analysis, execution, monitoring and exit of private equity investments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop financial models using appropriate tools
- Prepare investment committee memorandums and participate in investment committee presentations
- Participate in the due diligence/ underwriting process on new potential investments
- Work with the deal team on portfolio management of select assets
- Function as a contact for existing funds and joint venture relationships
- Support the development of recommendations and action plans for investments based on financial analysis
- Conduct investment/ market research
- Review and respond to requests from LPs and investment partners
- Assist with capital raising and various investor relations request
Desired Qualifications and Background
- 4 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking/ Private Equity/ Corporate Finance or Real Estate Investment
- Minimum 2ND Class Upper degree
- Strong financial modeling experience
- Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
- High degree of integrity and personal and professional ethics
- Desire to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization