Investment Analyst at HRbreakoutRoom

HRbreakoutRoom - We are a mission driven venture capital fund, providing seed and series A funding, access to networks and advisory services to founders. We operate witha triple bottom line – to generate impact, while generating commercial and sustainable return.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Investment Analyst

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Seasoned Professional Level

Scope of Work
This is a full-time position. The analyst will report directly to the Head of Investments. Key tasks include:

• Sourcing founders that are solving important problems: reaching out to founders, building long term relationships, and filtering opportunities
• Conducting market research on focus sectors. The analyst will conduct deep analysis into industry trends and dynamics using complex datasets to produce research reports and presentations and build investment theses.
• Performing due diligence on companies and proposing deal terms, working in conjunction with the Managing Partner
• Interfacing with co-investors on prospective and existing deals. Interfacing with portfolio companies and tracking their progress and impact.
• Drafting investment memos and using data to support investment decisions and assess risks and liabilities of deals and provide accurate reports. Drafting internal presentations to our Investment Committee
• Managing CRM for deal tracking and LP reporting and taking notes on investment related calls
• Providing operational support to portfolio companies including Just-In-Time tailored technical assistance on key growth challenges – including organizational structure and hiring, developing market expansion strategies, developing product go-to-market
• strategies, supply chain optimization, etc.
• Creating thought pieces including blog posts, white papers, and position papers.
• Organizing, facilitating, and hosting relevant events including podcasts, webinars, and video interviews. Updating social media handles with relevant information and thought pieces.

Key Requirements

• The analyst will be a highly motivated individual with the following background:
• A Degree in Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or similar field
• 2 years of experience in an investment or consulting role
• Knowledge of financial statements - income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Strong verbal communication and writing skills
• Self-starter and quick learner
• Fluent in the use of Microsoft office tools - Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Knowledge of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Have a view! Strong opinions on industry trends and dynamics
• Passion for working with female entrepreneurs and for impact investing.

Compensation
Competitive cash compensation.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: info@hrbreakoutroom.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: A performance task will be requested as part of the recruitment process.