Financial Inclusion Analyst at FATE Foundation

FATE Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation established in March 2000 by Fola Adeola (Co-Founder & Pioneer MD/CEO, GTBank) with a mission is to foster wealth creation by promoting business and entrepreneurial development among Nigerians. With a focus on helping Nigerian entrepreneurs start, grow and scale their businesses through a combined approach of enterprise learning, growth support services and scaleup programs, our flagship programs are the Aspiring Entrepreneurs Programme, the Emerging Entrepreneurs Programme, the ScaleUp Lab, Policy Dialogue Series on Entrepreneurship, Annual FATE Alumni Conference and our Business & Advisory Support Services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Inclusion Analyst

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Revolving Loan Fund by the Standard Chartered Foundation to support entrepreneurs who have graduated from the Revolving Fund program and are selected to access the fund to achieve the financial goals and objectives in line with the FATE School’s strategic direction. 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Revolving Loan Fund, ensuring efficient fund disbursement and utilization by eligible entrepreneurs.
• Monitor the financial health and cash flow of the fund, preparing reports to track performance against benchmarks and projections.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including the Standard Chartered Foundation, government agencies, and other financial institutions.
• Assist in preparing budgets and financial forecasts related to the Revolving Loan Fund.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Economics, Finance or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• 2-3 years of experience in loan management or finance related field.
• Understanding of the concepts and methodologies of micro-lending, and revolving funds.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government entities, foundations, and financial institutions.
• Proficiency in financial analysis software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office tools and reporting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Very good presentation and report writing skills clearly and concisely.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: talent@fatefoundation.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.