Investment Officer

**About the job**

The Investment Officer will work with internal and external experts as required in the best interests of our partners and Oikocredit. He/she will act as a relationship manager, translating market developments and client needs into opportunities to create impact and do business. Although specialised in a specific sector, the Investment Officer is conversant with Oikocredit’s strategy, sectors and its products & services.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**A. Portfolio Development**:

- Establish a robust network for sourcing investment opportunities in line with our focus areas.
- Identify, evaluate, and execute a pipeline of investment opportunities.
- Build a diversified portfolio of assets through direct investments or partnerships.
- Develop and implement financial models and systems for comprehensive project analysis.
- Responsible for the end-to-end investment cycle including identification, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, documentation, and closing of transactions.
- Produce detailed financing proposals and present them to the Investment Committee.

**B. Portfolio Management**:

- Maintain and manage relationships with project partners, co-financiers, legal advisors, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor the financial, social, and environmental performance of investments, and conduct periodic reviews and site visits.
- Provide detailed performance reports to management and the board.

**C. Supporting Regional Investment Officers**:

- Contribute to the development and enhancement of skills and knowledge within the regional investment teams.
- Evaluate project opportunities and collaborate with regional investment officers on structuring deals.
- Support negotiation and transaction structuring activities alongside regional teams.

**Qualifications, Skills, and Experience**:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in banking, structured finance or project finance and economic development with a proven track record of sourcing, structuring and closing investments.
- Strong analytical skills
- Solid understanding of and abilitily to evaluate compnay financial statements,
- Strong proficiency in financial modelling and advanced financial modelling,
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Extensive user skills of Microsoft Excel and computer literacy in general
- Ability to work independently within an international team.

**This job might be for you if you**:
Seek to advance your career in the agri business and financial inclusion sector
Have a keen interest in environmental, social and development issues
Enjoy building and maintaining business relationships
Are willing to travel frequently (up to 20% of the time)
Are committed to the mission of Oikocredit

**Benefits**
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- An inclusive, international, and diverse work environment.
- Flexible work arrangements supporting a good work-life balance.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.

**How to Apply**:

- Oikocredit is an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from various backgrounds._

**Additional information**

Please note that:

- The recruitment process consists of three interviews