Investment Officer at Oikocredit – Apply Now

About the job

• The Investment Officer will work with internal and external experts as required in the best interests of our partners and Oikocredit.
• He/she will act as a relationship manager, translating market developments and client needs into opportunities to create impact and do business.
• Although specialized in a specific sector, the Investment Officer is conversant with Oikocredit’s strategy, sectors and its products & services.

Main responsibilities

As an Investment Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Collecting data and information from the market; researching and approaching new clients to identify investment opportunities in the market taking into account the interests and investment parameters of Oikocredit.
• Collecting data related to clients, conducting due diligence and comprehensive analysis including risk analysis, financial analysis and business analysis including social performance and environmental criteria.
• Managing and monitoring the investments, reviewing clients’ financial situation, capacity and business status and providing recovery advice (if applicable).
• Designing and/or reviewing disbursement proposals, analysing disbursement proposals, negotiating terms, preparing and submitting proposals to the relevant committee(s) for approval.
• Providing insights upon request or on own initiative regarding quantitative and qualitative developments within the portfolio and or investment by means of periodic and ad hoc reports and/or analyses.
• (Monitoring and) implementing compliance guidelines and standards for processes and investments within own area of expertise, based on Oikocredit’s procedures and regulations.
• Initiating, developing and maintaining partnerships with a variety of internal departments and external stakeholders, in line with business needs, policies and external developments.

This job might be for you if

• You are service and detail oriented, have demonstratable ability to multi-task, good communication and relationship management skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiastic personality.
• You have an interest in the impact investing sector and are committed to the values of Oikocredit.

Qualifications

It is essential that you have:

• An advanced university degree in the field of finance and banking, business, economics or economic development.
• A professional qualification such as ACCA will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 4 years relevant work experience in financing businesses, market analysis, and/or economic development finance in West Africa- Anglophone.
• Advanced knowledge of inclusive finance/renewable energy/agriculture finance.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Extensive user skills in Microsoft Excel and computer literacy in general.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.