Job Description
As an Investment Analyst you are part of Triple Jump's Direct Investments team, working on the full investment cycle of equity and debt-based investments into companies active in the access to energy and climate eco-systems for the fund EEGF and the CEI Africa mandate.
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 and climate eco-system in Sub-Saharan Africa and India. 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.
Job requirements
Bachelor's degree Finance, Accounting, Economics, Actuarial Science or related field is required, Master's degree is preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience, ideally in PE, VC, business consulting industries or other related experience (incl. dedicated internships)
Understanding of private capital investment process
Demonstrated strong analytical skills and financial modelling are a must, exposure to valuation and investment analysis strongly preferred
An understanding of sector and business model analysis for investment purposes
Must possess strong skills in all Microsoft Office applications and digital tools including AI, 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
Triple Jump offers you
A competitive salary for the Impact Investing sector, including a 13th month, plus benefits such as an annual variable part up to a maximum of 10% of your salary;
35 days of annual leave, based on a full-time contract (40 hours per week);
Pension allowance (8.3% of the base salary)
A dynamic, multi-cultural and diverse working environment.
Social activities such as bootcamp, Padel and team weeks where staff gathers in Amsterdam;
Good work-life balance in the Nairobi area.