Investment Intern at WEAV Capital

Role Overview

• As an Investment Intern, you will support the investment team, gaining hands-on experience in deal evaluation and execution.
• Your responsibilities will also include streamlining internal operations and building the visibility of the WEAV Capital brand in the market.

Key Responsibilities

Pipeline Development:

• Conduct outreach to potential companies to develop a pipeline for investment
• Initiate conversations with potential founders and attend relevant industry and ecosystem events
• Support the team in developing our Investment Readiness Program for founders in the ecosystem

Investment Analysis & Due Diligence:

• Assist in screening companies against WEAV’s investment criteria: reviewing financial information and conducting risk and impact assessments.
• Conduct industry and market research to support investment decisions.
• Support in the preparation of teasers and investment memorandums, including participating in founders calls/site visits.

Market Research:

• Research on: WEAV’s target sectors in Nigeria, Ghana, an,d opportunistically Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Track sectoral trends (regulatory, macroeconomic, and startup activity) that impact the ecosystem.

Media & Events:

• Provide support with managing WEAV’s LinkedIn and other social media platforms.
• Monitor engagement metrics and suggest improvements to enhance online presence.
• Research and implement best practices for digital branding.
• Represent WEAV Capital at relevant events (when required).

Other support:

• Support fundraising initiatives where required.
• Assist with other business needs that may arise from time to time.

Candidate profile

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or a related quantitative field, with a minimum of a Second Class Upper (or equivalent) academic performance.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and basic accounting principles.
• Demonstrated analytical ability
• Advanced Excel skills
• Close attention to detail and the ability to work with numbers independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Prior exposure to investment analysis, consulting, venture capital, or investment roles.
• Basic financial modelling skills
• Interest in Venture Capital, Gender Lens Investing, or emerging markets investing.