Investment Professional at Verod Capital Management Ltd.

CONTEXT

Founded in 2008, Verod Capital (“The Firm” or “Verod”) is a leading African investment management firm that focuses on high-growth businesses in Anglophone West Africa, particularly Nigeria and Ghana - through its private equity funds - and on early-stage tech-enabled businesses in Nigeria and the rest of Africa - through its venture capital fund (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures).

Verod’s private equity arm manages over $360 million in assets and has invested in over 20 middle-market high-growth companies across 3 funds. Verod’s private equity funds invest in a range of industries including consumer products and services, education, agriculture, financial and business services with investments ranging from US$10 million to US$25 million. The venture capital fund focuses on investments in FinTech, EdTech, Logistics and HealthTech with investments ranging from US$150,000 to US$7.5 million.

Our competitive edge arises from our unique approach of sourcing opportunities through proprietary research and a deep local network as well as offering hands-on support to partner (portfolio) companies to ensure sustainable and responsible value creation

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track deal pipeline and conduct market research and outreach to facilitate origination efforts
• Screen potential investment opportunities through extensive financial, operational and market analysis as well as financial modelling, to provide recommendations on opportunities to consider further
• Assist in preparation and presentation of deal memos and recommendations to the Investment Committee
• Provide support on and/or run parts of the transaction process (due diligence, negotiations, deal structuring, exits, etc)
• Monitor and analyze key metrics of partner companies and provide support to management teams to execute on value creation plans
• Support with reporting to and engagement with Fund investors

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• A mature, responsible and resourceful individual with sound judgement and the ability to take initiative and problem-solve
• High level oral and written communications skills and proven attention to detail
• Ideally 5+ years’ experience in a PE, M&A, Investment Banking or Consulting role spent conducting financial and operational analysis and engaging with senior management teams
• High proficiency with MS Office Suite especially Excel and Power Point
• Advanced level modelling and financial analysis skills, including knowledge of operating models, detailed financial projections and various types of valuation and returns analysis
• Good time management skills are a must for this role
• Willingness to travel and work on-site at partner companies when required

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Self-motivated with an ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to exercise discretion and good judgment, with an ability to understand the effect of decisions in the company and partner companies.