Investment Manager at Alan & Grant

Job Summary

• The Investment Manager will lead deal origination, structuring, and execution for the company's debt and RBF investments in Nigeria and — in partnership with our Francophone team — across West Africa.
• You will run transactions end-to-end, from pipeline development through due diligence, Investment Committee approval, legal documentation, and disbursement.
• This is a senior investment seat with real deal ownership.

Key responsibilities

• Originate a pipeline of SME debt and RBF opportunities in Nigeria and support origination across Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal.
• Lead end-to-end deal execution: commercial, financial, legal, and ESG due diligence; financial modelling; term sheet negotiation; and documentation.
• Build investment memos and present transactions to the Investment Committee.
• Structure debt and RBF instruments tailored to the SME's cash-flow profile, including covenants, security packages, and repayment schedules.
• Manage investor-readiness and technical assistance interventions alongside the TA team.
• Represent the organization with ecosystem partners: DFIs, banks, accelerators, and co-investors.
• Mentor junior investment associate

Requirements

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in private equity, private credit, venture debt, investment banking, or corporate finance — with at least 3 years focused on debt instruments.
• CFA Charterholder (essential). Candidates at Level III with a clear path to charter will be considered.
• Track record of leading transactions from origination through execution.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills — DCF, LBO-style models, and debt structuring models.
• Deep understanding of Nigerian SME credit dynamics; experience across West Africa is a plus.
• MBA or Master's in Finance/Economics is a plus but not required