Senior / Principal Investment Officer at Media Development Investment Fund - MDIF

Key Responsibilities:

• Working in close collaboration with the Program Directors for Africa to identify investment needs in the region and develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities
• Evaluating new investment proposals
• Reviewing and/or building financial models, valuations, business cases
• Structuring, negotiating, and closing new transactions, portfolio restructurings, capital increases, equity sales, etc.
• Managing due diligence process with internal and external partners
• Preparing recommendation and full supporting materials for the Investment Committee
• Working closely with portfolio companies, monitoring their performance, and advising on the strategy and identified challenges
• Ensuring proper reporting both internally and externally

Relevant Background and Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in finance, business, or economics; MBA, CFA, ACCA or equivalent is a plus
• At least 8 years of full-time M&A, private equity/venture capital or transactional advisory services experience with a proven track record.
• Proven track record in structuring equity and/or debt deals
• Experience in leading full investment cycle
• Strong financial background in preparing detailed financial models and company business valuations
• Experience preparing and delivering management and/or investor presentations
• Excellent analytical skills and sound judgement
• Strong communications skills, including the ability to present complex issues to varying audiences
• Works independently with a wide variety of people, including internal and external stakeholders
• Flexible and adaptable in managing multiple projects, priorities, and new challenges
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• A strong team-player, with a high level of comfort in a variety of cultural settings
• Strong interest in impact investment and/or media industry is preferred; operating experience in media is a plus
• A willingness to travel
• Fluency in spoken and written English. Fluency in additional languages is a plus