Assistant Investment Manager (Strategic Initiatives and AfCFTA Adjustment Fund)
Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA)
Kigali, Rwanda · Pan-African
Role type
Private Equity, VC & Private Credit
Experience
Mid-level
Language
English
Summary
Investment role supporting FEDA's Strategic Initiatives Fund and AfCFTA Adjustment Fund through investment assessment, modelling, structuring, due diligence, deployment and portfolio governance.
About the role
As an Assistant Investment Manager (Strategic Initiatives and AfCFTA Adjustment Fund), you will support FEDA's investment team across the full investment lifecycle, with primary focus on the Strategic Initiatives Fund — a $250 million fund strategy dedicated to high-impact greenfield investments in critical sectors — and the operationalisation and deployment of the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund. FEDA (Fund for Export Development in Africa) is the investment arm of Afreximbank, a pan-African multilateral institution mandated to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade and industrialisation.
Key responsibilities
Support the investment team across deal origination, evaluation, investment committees, Board presentations, portfolio company management, exit strategies, and fundraising
Assess risks, opportunities, and merits of proposed investments or innovative greenfield projects within the Strategic Initiatives Fund
Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, modelling, and valuation to evaluate investment opportunities and perform portfolio monitoring
Support deal structuring, term sheet preparation, investment memo drafting, and negotiation
Perform due diligence on target companies and coordinate due diligence advisors
Support the operationalisation, capital deployment, fundraising, and ongoing monitoring and governance of the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund
Monitor and evaluate portfolio company performance, supporting value-creation plans including ESG action plans
Prepare monthly and quarterly investment reports for FEDA's governance bodies (Executive Management, Board, Investors)
Stay updated on market trends, regulatory changes, and economic factors affecting FEDA's investments
Key requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, Engineering, Sciences, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of work experience, with at least 3 years in investment banking, private equity, or a similar financial role
Strong financial analysis, valuation, and investment structuring experience
Proficiency in financial modelling, Excel, and analytical tools
Solid understanding of private equity and greenfield investments in Africa
Ability to work in a fast-paced investment environment across multiple fund strategies
Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks governing private equity investments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
MBA or MSc in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Banking
Benefits include private health insurance, training & development, and performance bonus. Apply via the Workable portal.