Investment Officer Job in Kenya

Your Role and Responsibilities

  • As an Investment Officer, you will lead deal origination, evaluation and presentation for investment decision. Reporting to the Investment Manager/
  • Chief Investment Officer, the Investment Officer will contribute to the vision of KCV.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of investment Analysts and review/ evaluate investment opportunities in order to prioritize, build consensus for investments and achieve set goals.
  • Source and originate deals, coordinating investment appraisal, due
  • diligence, investment negotiation, value creation and exit strategies.
  • Coordinate the due diligence process.
  • Prepare propositions, presentations and reports for the Investment Committee.
  • Deal execution including valuation, structuring and negotiating terms, management of advisors through to completion.
  • Assess, document and coordinate delivery of pre – investment support required by selected investment pipeline.
  • Document, validate and update with the operational environment and continuously seek ways to improve and expand reliable pipeline for KCV to invest.
  • Contribute to a system of deriving knowledge and understanding of investors’ appetite relevant to KCV’s portfolio, building relationships and educating them about KCV portfolio and follow-on investment opportunities.
  • Identify potential investor networks within target industry verticals with the capability to invest.
  • Establish and deepen relationships with venture capital/private equity firms and intermediaries.

Requirements and Qualifications


For this role, the qualifications include;

  • 3 – 5 years investments experience in venture capital, private equity, corporate venturing ideally in an early-stage investment fund, in a financial, commercial or fundraising role, investment professional in an impact or private equity fund.
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field.
  • Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • CFA certification is an added advantage;
  • Demonstrable understanding of venture investment and end to end investment cycle.
  • Over 3 years’ experience in financial analysis and financial modeling.
  • Strong analytical skills, including interpreting investment industry statements, research and operational analysis.
  • A strong business perspective, preferably with experience working in a financial institution or development financing institution.
  • Experience with investments within the focus areas of renewable energy, water, commercial forestry, agribusiness and waste management.
  • Must possess good understanding of SGBs financing and support, private sector.
  • Must possess understanding of climate financing.
  • Experience with enterprises which apply climate lens, gender lens and/ or refugee lens investment
  • A good understanding of rural and/or financial services markets in Kenya;
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills.
  • Entrepreneurial individual with unquestionable integrity.
  • Proven experience in industry stakeholders’ management, relationship building skills with strong networks across sectors including funding agencies and impact investors.
  • Possess excellent command of the English language skills both writing and speaking.
  • Must possess excellent planning, organization and management skills.
  • Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with a good aptitude for and transparency, patience and perseverance.
  • Experience working in Sub Saharan Africa is an added advantage.
  • In addition to listed qualifications above, a suitable applicant should be passionate about driving results in a fast – paced company (and industry), with a proven ability to work effectively within a team, timely and deliver high quality.

How To Apply

To apply, submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter detailing:
Experience relevant to the role being applied for, Daytime telephone contacts, Valid email address, and Names of three professional referees.
Send your application to, hr@kcv.co.ke.
Closing date for applications is Friday 26th July 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.