Investment Analyst
Virunga Power
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Investment Analyst at Anzana Electric Group
LOCATION:
Nairobi, Kenya
ABOUT ANZANA ELECTRIC GROUP:
Anzana Electric Group is a utility company focused on creating a new model for the generation and distribution of power in rural sub-Saharan Africa. We invest in, develop, own, and operate renewable energy generation of up to 20 MW and local electricity distribution projects across East and Southern Africa. We implement private utility solutions for countries and communities across sub-Saharan Africa to increase energy access and electrification rates through sustainable financing structures.
Anzana Electric Group has recently attracted a landmark new investment from Gridworks Development Partners, part of the UK Government’s British International Investment, which is a dedicated platform for investing in the future of Africa’s grid networks. This exciting partnership will allow Anzana Electric Group to accelerate its pipeline of utility projects across the region.
Company website: www.anzana.com
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Investment Analyst will be primarily responsible for supporting the capital raising, financial analysis, project financing, investor reporting, and investment strategy activities of Anzana Electric Group. He or she will work directly with the investment associates, as well as other members of the management and development teams as needed. The role will have wide-ranging responsibilities, including creating, reviewing, and managing financial models, developing investment materials, reviewing and negotiating key project finance documents, participating in acquisition due diligence, assisting with investor meetings, and other key financing-related workstream.
Key focus areas would include:
- Supporting the investment associates and management team in developing project investment and financing strategies
- Assisting with project financing processes, including project lender engagement, negotiations, and due diligence
- Creating and maintaining project and corporate financial models, ensuring that due diligence findings and general accounting principles are accurately reflected
- Engaging with lenders, equity providers, development capital providers, and other project partners on investment and financing related matters
- Creating investment materials, managing investor relations and supporting the company with reporting requirements
- Working with the finance, development, and operations teams on budgeting, financial planning, projections, and reporting
ABOUT THE APPLICANT:
- 0-3+ years of professional experience at a top-tier corporate advisory firm, investment bank, project finance bank, private equity firm or other similar investment role (more experienced hires also welcome to apply)
- Bachelor’s degree with a background in Economics, Finance, Law, Mathematics or another relevant field with an outstanding academic record; French language skills a plus
- Experience in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint will be viewed favorably
- Ability to self-start / self-direct projects and excel in collaborative, cross-functional, and geographically diverse organization
- Excellent problem-solving skills including data analytics, qualitative synthesizing, and clear verbal/written communication of problems and solutions
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with business and industry leaders
- Detail oriented and able to manage processes across internal and external stakeholders
- Interest in renewable energy sector, climate solutions, energy access, and/or social impact in rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa
- Applicants must be a Kenyan citizen and have full Kenyan working rights
HOW TO APPLY:
If interested, please send a short letter of intent and your CV/resume to investment-analyst-kenya@virunga-power.odoo.com . If your qualifications meet our needs, we will conduct initial interviews remotely.
Please note: only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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