Investment Analyst / Associate at Triple Jump BV

Job Description

As an Investment Analyst / Associate you are part of Triple Jump’s Direct Investments team, responsible for the full investment cycle of equity and debt-based investments into companies active in the access to energy eco-system in Sub-Saharan Africa (“SSA”) for the fund EEGF.

Within a dedicated transaction team, your main focus will be the identification, appraisal, processing and monitoring of investments into companies active across the entire access to energy eco-system in Sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, you will also perform overarching internal team tasks that are related to internal decision making, processes, client relationship management as well as day-to-day operational business activities. The position requires frequent travel to investees and stakeholders located in SSA countries; You will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree Finance, Accounting, Economics, Actuarial Science or related field is required, Master’s degree is preferred
• 4 years of experience, ideally in PE, VC, business consulting industries or other related experience
• Understanding of private capital investment process
• Experience in financial modelling strongly preferred, exposure to valuation and investment analysis
• An understanding of sector and business model analysis for investment purposes
• Must possess strong skills in all Microsoft Office applications, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, creative, ambitious, and willing to go the extra mile
• Knowledge of economic and social development challenges in Africa.
• Experience with collaborating and influencing cross-functional teams is needed
• Mastery of English in writing and speaking