Investment Analyst job at One Acre Fund

Organization:

One Acre Fund

About the Organization:

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

Job Description

The investment team is expanding in Rwanda and across East Africa. Therefore, we are hiring for multiple positions.
The Investment Analyst role focuses on the entire investment cycle (origination, investment proposal writing, due diligence, performance monitoring, portfolio management, and exits) and compliance.
Over time, you will take on more leadership of the investment process, and also have the opportunity to contribute to the Venture Studio.
As part of our growth and expansion, you will analyze regulatory trends to ensure we comply in new operating environments and market trends to identify investment opportunities. To do this, you will work closely with legal counsel and One Acre country teams.
The Investment Analyst will report to the SRV Managing Director and the Investment Lead.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Set up in new geography or scale existing geographies
Run the investment cycle
Post-investment, assess portfolio company needs and provide support
Lead investment monitoring to assure quality in the investment portfolio and on-time repayment of loans
Build and maintain financial projections and valuation models.
Support fund reporting and the preparation of presentations to investors/ board.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people.
You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance.
We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

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Qualifications and Experience

3 or more years of work experience in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, or related field.
Bachelor or Master's degree in economics, business, finance, or related field.
Experience with financial and operational due diligence of early-stage businesses and strong grasp of financial statements
Kinyarwanda, Swahili, or other local languages are a plus
Ideally, experience in the agricultural sector.
Flexibility - SRV is new, so enjoyment of change and learning quickly

How to Apply

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here ( globalhotline@oneacrefund.org ), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.