Investment Analyst

Kua Ventures; Indiana (PA); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Kua Ventures is seeking an Investment Analyst to support the full investment cycle, from sourcing to reporting, and to work closely with founders and the investment team. The role demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and independence, while collaborating across the organization.

You will contribute to due diligence, financial modelling, and deal execution, and help monitor portfolio performance and impact metrics.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in investment analysis, corporate finance, consulting, SME lending, impact investing, or similar analytical roles.
• Strong financial modelling skills (Excel / Google Sheets), including building models from scratch.
• Proven ability to assess businesses, identify risks, and evaluate growth potential.
• Experience engaging directly with business owners or clients in advisory or evaluation contexts.

Responsabilidades

• Source, screen, and support the full investment cycle from origination to reporting.
• Conduct screening calls, site visits, and meetings with potential investees.
• Lead financial and operational analysis, including modelling, valuations, and return assessments.
• Prepare Screening Memos and Investment Memos for Investment Committee review.
• Support debt transaction structuring in collaboration with the Investment Associate.
• Maintain investment documentation and data across internal systems.
• Engage portfolio companies for quarterly reports and performance tracking.

Conhecimentos

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Due diligence

Excel/Google Sheets

Risk assessment

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics

Ferramentas

Google Workspace

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Kua Ventures (https://kuaventures.org/), is a source of affordable capital, coaching, and community for faith-driven, social enterprises in East Africa; creating jobs and changing lives while also displaying the love of Christ.

We are seeking to hire an Investment Analyst who will play a critical role in supporting the full investment cycle at Kua Ventures; including sourcing, screening, due diligence, deal structuring, portfolio monitoring and reporting. This role requires a highly analytical, detail-oriented and self-driven individual who can work independently while engaging collaboratively with founders and the investment team.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Analysis & Execution

• Support origination, due diligence, execution, and monitoring of investments aligned with Kua Ventures’ strategy
• Conduct screening calls, desktop reviews, site visits, and in-person meetings with potential investees
• Lead financial and operational analysis, including financial modelling, valuations, and return assessments
• Prepare Screening Memos and Investment Memos for Investment Committee review
• Support the structuring of debt transactions in collaboration with the Investment Associate

Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting

• Maintain accurate investment documentation and data across internal systems
• Engage portfolio companies to ensure the timely submission of quarterly reports
• Monitor portfolio performance against financial and impact metrics
• Prepare periodic internal performance and impact reports

Collaboration & Engagement

• Contribute to founder due diligence (leadership, values alignment, and coachability)
• Attend origination events and external stakeholder engagements as required
• Collaborate closely with the Investment Associate and actively contribute to team discussions
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in investment analysis, corporate finance, consulting, SME lending, impact investing, or similar analytical roles
• Strong financial modelling skills (Excel / Google Sheets), including building models from scratch
• Proven ability to assess businesses, identify risks, and evaluate growth potential
• Experience engaging directly with business owners or clients in advisory or evaluation contexts
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and cloud-based productivity tools
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Valid authorization to work in Kenya

Fanisi HR Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.