Investment Manager - West Africa at Mindfield Resources

Your Role

• You would closely work with company’s Portfolio and Finance Managers, and would be responsible for the design, negotiation, structuring and subsequent monitoring of the company’s investment portfolios
• The incumbent would coordinate the activities of the Investment Officers and works closely with the company’s investment team in designing, executing and monitoring transactions
• You will be based in Lagos, Nigeria with travels to Ghana, Togo, Benin and Cote d'Ivoire.

Your Key Responbilities would revolve around:

• Participating in the investment/credit committee.
• Creating and analysing financial models.
• Analysing historical and projected financial statements.
• Preparing reports based on financial statements, financial models, project progress reports, and other information from portfolio or prospective client companies.
• Designing and conducting due diligence.
• Preparing documentation for company’s internal approvals.
• Establishing and maintaining close relationships with client companies to enhance new business opportunities.
• Participating in investments negotiations and assisting in transaction documentation.
• Conducting industry and market research for business development.
• Participating in the monitoring of existing investments.
• Coordinating the activities of the investment officers and analysts.
• Develop exit strategies and lead divestment processes.
• Support the Managing Partner with company and investor relations.
• Develop, interpret and update complex financial models for potential and current projects.
• Perform periodic project performance and credit review of investment as agreed with the Managing Partner.

Must Haves

• Experience in Private Equity / Venture Capital firm, investment vehicle etc. (five or more years) with a track record in generation, execution and processing of investment private equity/venture capital deals, corporate finance, and/or structuring transactions.
• Master's or equivalent Degree with specialization in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Management and related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and sound judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.
• Solid foundation in accounting and financial model and analysis.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French.
• Knowledge of German is a special advantage.
• Additional professional qualifications (e.g. CFA/ACA/ACCA, MBA, PMP etc.) will be an advantage.