Investment Analyst at HRbreakoutRoom

Experience: Seasoned Professional Level

Scope of Work
This is a full-time position. The analyst will report directly to the Head of Investments. Key tasks include:

• Sourcing founders that are solving important problems: reaching out to founders, building long term relationships, and filtering opportunities
• Conducting market research on focus sectors. The analyst will conduct deep analysis into industry trends and dynamics using complex datasets to produce research reports and presentations and build investment theses.
• Performing due diligence on companies and proposing deal terms, working in conjunction with the Managing Partner
• Interfacing with co-investors on prospective and existing deals. Interfacing with portfolio companies and tracking their progress and impact.
• Drafting investment memos and using data to support investment decisions and assess risks and liabilities of deals and provide accurate reports. Drafting internal presentations to our Investment Committee
• Managing CRM for deal tracking and LP reporting and taking notes on investment related calls
• Providing operational support to portfolio companies including Just-In-Time tailored technical assistance on key growth challenges – including organizational structure and hiring, developing market expansion strategies, developing product go-to-market
• strategies, supply chain optimization, etc.
• Creating thought pieces including blog posts, white papers, and position papers.
• Organizing, facilitating, and hosting relevant events including podcasts, webinars, and video interviews. Updating social media handles with relevant information and thought pieces.

Key Requirements

• The analyst will be a highly motivated individual with the following background:
• A Degree in Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or similar field
• 2 years of experience in an investment or consulting role
• Knowledge of financial statements - income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Strong verbal communication and writing skills
• Self-starter and quick learner
• Fluent in the use of Microsoft office tools - Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Knowledge of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Have a view! Strong opinions on industry trends and dynamics
• Passion for working with female entrepreneurs and for impact investing.

Compensation
Competitive cash compensation.