Analyst at ARM Hold Co.

Job Summary

• Assist with the incubation, launch and operation of a social impact fund, focused on education and healthcare in Nigeria and the West African sub-region

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Preparation of detailed financial models:

• Support the development of industry reports, especially in the areas of education and healthcare
• Support the identification, profiling and relationship management of potential partners with respect to education and healthcare projects
• Identify and monitor potential investee companies of interest in the education and healthcare sectors
• Support the conduct of due diligence on companies and projects of interest (in the education and healthcare sectors) by researching, analyzing financial statements and market data
• Assist in building and presenting investment and divestment cases for specific investment opportunities, supporting the provision of all necessary information needed to make investment decisions
• Support the preparation of investment memoranda and related formal presentations and reports for the investment committee
• Develop and maintain consolidated project financial models for the entity and its portfolio companies
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of the financial position of the entity to ensure optimal deployment of investment capital
• Provide support in ensuring the entity and its portfolio companies meet target impact objectives
• Provide support to ensure that all compliance & regulatory requirements are met and adhered to
• Provide support in deal structuring and financial solutions to investment projects
• Ensure accurate record keeping on all activities of the entity (particularly accounts)
• Analyze financial information relating to the entity and its portfolio companies
• Assist in monitoring the valuation of the entity and projecting returns
• Support the prospecting of potential investors in the entity
• Support the development of periodic reports to key stakeholders
• Conduct fundamental research and in-depth analysis on other social impact funds in Africa, Europe, Asia to support informed decisions for the entity as required

Education Qualification

• Minimum - B.Sc

Preferred Years of Experience:

• At least 3 years experience

Other Requirements

• Exhibit high level of initiative
• Curious, flexible, creative, with a strong desire to learn
• Good organizational skills 
• Strong numerical and financial modeling skills
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills 
• Strong ability to evaluate financial statements and accounts
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel and PowerPoint
• Appreciable grasp of social finance and the development of social enterprises especially in West Africa 

Generic Skills:
Strong interpersonal skills:

• Written and verbal Communication skills
• Ability to multitask, manage time and prioritize across concurrent tasks
• Strong attention to detail with high-value orientation. 
• Must be proactive, resourceful, and able to work well independently as well as part of a team. 
• Ability to work on multiple projects
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong problem solving, lateral thinking and analytical skills
• Energetic and enthusiastic, with a can-do, positive attitude
• Comfortable with ambiguity, uncertainty and change 
• Desirable Skills Understanding of the education & healthcare sectors in Nigeria
• Understanding of the business models of social enterprises
• Strong links with social enterprise networks & support org.
• Prior experience participating in investments in PE or VC
• Experience with fundraising nationally & internationally

Required Competencies:

• Process Improvement
• Budget Planning & Control
• Cost Optimisation
• Financial Instruments Knowledge
• Knowledge Management
• Business Change Management
• Business Advisory
• Principles Of Strategic Management
• Financial Modelling
• Strategy Frameworks And Methodologies
• Strategy Planning And Monitoring
• Research
• Data Gathering and Analysis
• External Environment & Market Analysis