Innovations & CVC Specialist

You will play a critical role in shaping deal flow and investment execution, spanning across deal sourcing, diligence, and portfolio building. You will work directly with the Group Director of Strategic Partnerships and the Investment Consultant(s) to drive investment operations and engage the venture ecosystem.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related business field.

• Preference for candidates with a degree with a focus on corporate finance and investments, complemented by professional qualifications in financial investments.

• Postgraduate qualification (MBA, relevant Masters, CFA, or equivalent) is a plus.

• 3-5 years full-time experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate development, venture capital, or high-growth startups (BD, growth and/or strategy roles).

• Experience in the banking, financial services, and insurance industry is not mandatory but would be desired.

• Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear recommendations.

• Strong network and working experience in Africa and sector-relevant ecosystems.

• Familiar with CRM systems (like HubSpot) and research tools and databases (like Statista or Crunchbase)

• Strong financial modelling skills in Excel/Google Sheets is desirable, but not compulsory.

• Proven track record of sourcing, evaluating, and/or executing early-stage investments.

• Prior exposure to VC/PE deal flow and/or startup fundraising.