Investment Analyst at Rising Tide Africa

Responsibilities:

• Support the investment team in screening and managing deal flow, reviewing pitch decks, and other investment-related material from initial screening to closing.
• Conduct research on potential investments, including industry research, financial analysis, and due diligence.
• Assist in the execution of investment transactions and the maintenance and update of investment databases, including tracking investment performance and assisting in the generation of reports.
• Provide administrative support to the investment team, including scheduling meetings, taking minutes of meetings, coordinating programs and events, and managing expense reports.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations and communication.

Requirements:

• Background in finance, business administration, economics, or a related field
• At least one year of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, venture capital, private equity, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

Benefits:

• You will have ownership of your projects and manage these projects from start to finish.
• Interact and build relationships with VCs, entrepreneurs, and ICT ecosystem players.
• Learn about commerce, media, education, health care, consumer finance, financial inclusion, and other sectors we invest in.

Compensation:

• We offer competitive compensation based on going market rates.