Job Recruitment at Sahara Impact Ventures (SIV)

Job Recruitment at Sahara Impact Ventures (SIV)

POSITION: Investment Analyst

About Sahara Impact Ventures

Sahara Impact Ventures (SIV) is a Ghana-based investment advice and impact fund management firm that invests in early-stage enterprises at the intersection of climate change and gender disparities in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The organization was created by seasoned African investment professionals who share the same passion and dedication to implementing the ‘Just Transition’ to Net Zero in a gender-responsive manner. We exist to collect investment funds to give patient capital and growth support to SMEs in the Global South, allowing them to expand beyond their borders and influence their communities in ways that patient capital would not otherwise be feasible.

Through our fund vehicles, we hope to address climate change’s impact on food security and gender inequality while also creating jobs for youth, increasing renewable energy access, and enhancing livelihoods in our target markets.

The Fund

Sahara Impact Ventures Fund I is a USD30 million fund that invests in SMEs in West Africa that work at the intersection of gender and climate. The Fund invests in early and early growth stage enterprises (pre-seed to Series A capital rounds) through three interactive systems, using equity and quasi-equity instruments.

Sustainable food systems include food production, aggregation, processing, distribution, market access, consumption, and waste recovery.
Clean energy systems, including renewable energy, e-mobility, and clean cooking, as well as increased access to financial services, healthcare, and education.
Eligible businesses also receive technical assistance to help them prepare for investment and create value.

The Role

Sahara Impact Ventures is expanding and looking for an Investment Analyst to join the investment team. He or she will collaborate closely with the Managing Partners, Venture Partners, and other investment experts throughout the fund’s tenure.

Responsibilities

Investment Activities:

• Assist at all stages of deal origination and execution, including finding new deals, preparing investment memos and other due diligence, and reporting existing successful exit prospects to Limited Partners (LPs).
• Identify and assess prospective investments in innovative firms and emerging technology.
• Use financial models and market research to assess the feasibility and development potential of businesses.
• Develop ties with entrepreneurs and other industry professionals.
• Assist with the creation of investment memos, IC packs, post-investment plans, term sheets, and other documents.

Conduct market/industry analysis.

• Assist with monitoring and reporting on portfolio companies, including tracking KPIs
• Ecosystem/Brand Building: showcasing the SIV brand at various events and establishing networks within the ecosystem.

Location: The position is headquartered in Accra, Ghana, with hybrid work accessible to the team.

Pay: Competitive pay and benefits.

The Candidate

We are looking for exceptional professionals who have a genuine love and commitment to their work to join our team. The successful candidate will be guided and coached to become an accomplished venture capital/investing professional.

Typical profile:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as computer science or business.
• 1–2 years of experience in a similar job, preferably at a venture capital firm, investment banking, private equity, or a startup.
• Degree in finance, economics, or management. A master’s degree or other relevant professional certification is advantageous. CFA charter holders and applicants are urged to apply.
• Completion of Ghana Securities Industry courses or certificate holders is strongly recommended.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, ability to operate in multicultural and varied environments, passion for climate finance, and commitment to gender lens investing.
• Confident and clear communicator; team player.
• Results-oriented, eager, and able to fulfill tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel as necessary

How to Apply for this Job Recruitment at Sahara Impact Ventures (SIV)

Are you confident that you are a good fit? Send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your main competencies to info@saharaimpactventures.com. Apply by October 18th, 2024.

INCLUSIVE STATEMENT

Sahara Impact Ventures is dedicated to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our operations, including investment and team building. We encourage qualified submissions from diverse backgrounds, regardless of gender, colour, religion, ethnicity, or disability.

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