Senior / Principal Investment Officer (Remote) at Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF)

Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) is a not-for-profit impact investment fund specializing in the media sector, principally in news businesses. We work in countries where the press is not free. Since 1995 MDIF has invested $255m in 131 independent media businesses in 44 countries, typically where the independence of journalism cannot be guaranteed and access to information is under threat. Our financing helps independent media companies to fulfil their commercial potential while safeguarding their editorial independence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior / Principal Investment Officer

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Working in close collaboration with the Program Directors for Africa to identify investment needs in the region and develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities
• Evaluating new investment proposals
• Reviewing and/or building financial models, valuations, business cases
• Structuring, negotiating, and closing new transactions, portfolio restructurings, capital increases, equity sales, etc.
• Managing due diligence process with internal and external partners
• Preparing recommendation and full supporting materials for the Investment Committee
• Working closely with portfolio companies, monitoring their performance, and advising on the strategy and identified challenges
• Ensuring proper reporting both internally and externally.

Relevant Background and Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Finance, Business, or Economics; MBA, CFA, ACCA or equivalent is a plus
• At least 8 years of full-time M&A, private equity/venture capital or transactional advisory services experience with a proven track record.
• Proven track record in structuring equity and/or debt deals
• Experience in leading full investment cycle
• Strong financial background in preparing detailed financial models and company business valuations
• Experience preparing and delivering management and/or investor presentations
• Excellent analytical skills and sound judgement
• Strong communications skills, including the ability to present complex issues to varying audiences
• Works independently with a wide variety of people, including internal and external stakeholders
• Flexible and adaptable in managing multiple projects, priorities, and new challenges
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• A strong team-player, with a high level of comfort in a variety of cultural settings
• Strong interest in impact investment and/or media industry is preferred; operating experience in media is a plus
• A willingness to travel
• Fluency in spoken and written English. Fluency in additional languages is a plus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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