Investment Associate X2

Role Summary:To ensure the fund achieves its investment goals, customer service, business growth and client retention objectives in line with the mandate by sourcing deals and managing the entire process from origination through to disbursement. Outputs Deal executionRisk ManagementCustomer Service Experience / Skills Required Minimum of 3 years deal execution experience Strong deal making experience and ability to structure deals, financial modelling and negotiating skillsPC Literacy and competency in Excel spreadsheet, MS Word and MS PowerPointUnderstand NEF mandate and investment guidelinesPossess good analytical and modelling skills and be able to apply NEF's financial modelling methodologiesIn-depth experience in conducting quality due diligence exercises:Accounting and/or auditing, law, tax;Able to gather data from all relevant sources, including industry experts;Able to communicate at all levels and use interviews to gather data necessary in compiling investment reports; o Great writing skills;Able to identify risks and recommend relevant risk mitigation measures;Understand various investment instruments and able to structure deals and to apply them in relevant investment circumstances. Communication and presentation skills to present investment reports to various committees for approval Qualification Requirements Bachelor's degree with specialization in Structured Finance and/or Business FinanceCFA added advantage