Investment Analyst Job SBC

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About Us

• We are a Sustainability firm dedicated to unlocking growth opportunities for businesses that drive inclusive and sustainable development. Our focus is on businesses that deliver measurable financial returns alongside social and environmental impact.
• Through capital investments, capacity building, and technical assistance, we partner with mission-aligned investors, development partners, and ecosystem enablers to strengthen the sector across Africa
• We are seeking a high-caliber Investment Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate is an analytically strong, detail-oriented professional who is passionate about business growth, impact investing, and translating data-driven insights into sound investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Investor Readiness & Technical Assistance

• Work directly with businesses to strengthen their investor readiness through financial modeling, governance, and reporting support.
• Identify operational or capacity gaps and coordinate with partners to deliver technical assistance.
• Support training, coaching, and workshops that help businesses enhance financial management, strategy, and investment appeal.

Deal Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Identify and screen high-potential businesses aligned with our investment thesis and impact mandate.
• Conduct initial business assets including market potential, growth readiness, financial performance, and impact contribution.
• Develop and maintain a structured deal pipeline, including market mapping and tracking of potential investees.
• Build relationships with accelerators, incubators, and enterprise support organizations to identify investable s.

Due Diligence & Valuation

• Conduct comprehensive due diligence covering financial, operational, and impact aspects of potential investments.
• Develop robust financial models, perform sensitivity analyses, and determine valuation estimates.
• Assess risk exposure, management capacity, and business scalability.
• Prepare due diligence reports and investment memos for internal and investor review.

Investor Relations & Co-Investment Support

• Support engagement with existing and prospective investors, DFIs, and co-investment partners.
• Prepare investor materials, including pipeline summaries, performance dashboards, and impact reports.
• Manage investor data rooms, respond to due diligence queries, and coordinate co-investment documentation.
• Contribute to fundraising activities by preparing investment decks and portfolio impact case studies.

Portfolio Monitoring & Impact Reporting

• Track portfolio company performance, monitor financial KPIs, and assess social and environmental outcomes.
• Compile quarterly and annual performance and impact reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and support value creation opportunities across the portfolio.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or related field. Master’s degree or CFA certification is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in investment analysis, financing, private equity, venture capital, or impact investing.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and investment appraisal skills.
• Solid understanding of the landscape, including challenges around access to finance, capacity building, and scaling.
• Familiarity with blended finance structures, DFIs, and impact measurement frameworks (e.g., IRIS+, SDGs).
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with entrepreneurs, investors, and development partners.
• High integrity, curiosity, and a commitment to sustainable economic growth.

Application:

Send you CV and Cover Letter to info@sbclimited.org by 20th October 2025