Investment Analyst - Africa and Global Markets

Quona Capital; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A venture capital firm is seeking a high-performing analyst in Cape Town to work on investment processes within the fintech sector. Responsibilities include sourcing investment opportunities, supporting due diligence, and conducting research. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including health insurance and professional development stipends.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development stipend

Annual fun offsite

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in evaluating investment opportunities or operational improvements.
• Strong interest in technology, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion.
• Exceptional business writing skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Source and filter investment opportunities in the fintech space.
• Support the investment team with due diligence and financial modeling.
• Conduct thematic research on fintech sub-sectors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team player mentality

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Quona Capital is a venture capital firm investing in financial technology companies in emerging markets. We are looking for a high-performing analyst to join Quona's Africa and Global team.

About Quona

Quona Capital is a leading venture and growth equity investment firm focused exclusively on inclusive fintech. We back category-defining financial technology companies that are expanding access to high-quality, affordable financial services for underserved consumers and small businesses.

With a footprint across India and Southeast Asia, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the MENA region, Quona brings deep regional expertise to its global investment strategy. Our team is based in dynamic growth hubs including Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Bangalore, Singapore, Cape Town, and Dubai, with presence in Washington, DC, New York, London, and San Francisco.

Founded over a decade ago on the belief that technology can be a powerful force for financial inclusion, Quona continues to invest in transformative companies driving meaningful change. Learn more about our mission, our team, and our portfolio of inspiring entrepreneurs at www.quona.com

About The Role

The role is based out of Cape Town, S Africa with travel to our Quona markets and hubs around the world. The analyst will work directly with Quona's Africa and Global Markets investment team on various aspects of the investment and portfolio management processes, with direct exposure to high-energy entrepreneurial and VC ecosystems in Africa, the GCC region and others. This role will also collaborate closely with Quona's global team and portfolio of investments across Latin America, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia.

Core Responsibilities

• Source and filter investment opportunities, building a strong network within the fintech space. The candidate should be open and excited to represent the firm in ecosystem events and connect with founders and peer investors
• Directly support the investment team members to conduct business, financial, and technology due diligence, helping move deals from sourcing to close
• Develop financial models and company valuation analyses
• Conduct thematic research and competitive deep dives within fintech sub-sectors
• Support portfolio companies and management teams on short-term operational projects as well as impact monitoring and strategic decision-making
• Assist with quarterly reporting of portfolio performance, and support the Quona Operations, Platform, Impact and Investor Relations Teams
• Assist with investment pipeline management and automation initiatives within the fund and the team's day-to-day investing operations

Requirements

• Enthusiasm for technology, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion and investing
• Team player mentality - ready to support the team in achieving collective goals
• Drive, hunger, humility, adaptability, curiosity and openness
• Exceptional analytical skills and desire to produce consistent top-tier quality work
• Ability to take initiative and work independently in a fast-paced team that is geographically distributed
• Excellent in English business writing and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree (minimum) with excellent academic performance
• The position is open to multiple previous backgrounds. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience in either:
  • Evaluating investment opportunities - ability to quickly identify and analyze the key questions, risks, or upsides to an investment;
  • Identifying and implementing strategic, commercial, and/or operational improvements in fast-paced environments for scaling or scaled companies;
  • Launching an entrepreneurial endeavor with clear objectives, plans, and initial traction - either as founder or early employee.
• Commitment to work in-person from offices located in Cape Town, at least 3 days a week. Ability to travel approximately one - two weeks per quarter to other geographies in Africa, Middle East and Europe, and more broadly across the globe, at times

Application Material

• Resume
• Cover Letter (why would you like to work at Quona and what makes you a good fit)
• One-Page Analysis of any startup, sub-sector, or trend within the fintech ecosystem in South Africa.

Benefits

• We offer competitive market-leading compensation and benefits which include health insurance, paid time off and parental/family leave
• Additional perks include an annual professional development stipend, phone expense reimbursement, and a fun annual in-person offsite in Quona's markets
• Plus you get exposure to global start-ups, opportunities to grow and learn, and mission-driven colleagues who are fun to work with!

Candidates of all backgrounds, including women and those belonging to underrepresented minorities, are strongly encouraged to apply.