We are inviting passionate and qualified candidates to apply to join our team as an Investment Intern. In candidates, we are looking for recent graduates with a trailblazing attribute who align with our organizational values of intelligence, integrity, beauty and grit. We welcome challenges and face them head-on each and every day! What we do is not easy, but it is rewarding and forces us to grow and innovate. As such, we would like to develop individuals who are committed to their work, take pride in what they do and are relentless in advancing projects forward in a systematic manner. The people that flourish at Renew Capital are mission-driven; they see the big picture and the long-term result of their work, and they sincerely wish to make a lasting economic impact on the continent of Africa. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Investment Intern will support the financial analysis and asset management function at Renew Capital, supporting the investment activities from beginning to end while learning about our investment practice.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting Renew Capital Kenya’s investment activities
- Working on assigned transactions across all stages of the investment process, from initial assessment through to final investment. This includes but is not limited to:
- Supporting the investment team in identifying potential investment opportunities
- Assessing feasibility studies & business plans and evaluating risks & returns for investment opportunities
- Assisting with financial models & forecasts
- Assisting with business and asset valuations
- Compiling financial and operational data into reports for other team members and stakeholders
- Helping to draft impactful due diligence reports & recommendations
- Analyzing financial information, business plans, and reports for, and supporting in performing other due diligence on, pipeline companies and specific investment opportunities
- Supporting macro and sector research, gathering and analyzing data on economic & market trends within our target verticals and writing reports
- Helping to maintain relationships with companies and local stakeholders with the support of senior members of the investment team to ensure investors have access to the best investment opportunities and information
- Staying up-to-date on trends, innovations, investment products and market developments in the region that impact Renew Capital’s pipeline and portfolio
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in finance, business administration, economics or related area
- Recent graduate; candidates with a maximum of 1-year’s experience since graduation will also be considered
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and sound understanding of financial modeling and analysis
- Understanding of data collection and analysis
- A clear passion for SME investing and economic development
- Ability to interact directly and independently with a diverse group of stakeholders, including senior management of clients and partners
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to multitask within multicultural and multijurisdictional team environments
Location and Travel Opportunities:
The position is based out of one of our office in Nairobi.
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