Vacancy title:
Head of Investments – MFIs

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Millar Cameron

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 31 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 21 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

This role involves structuring deals, investment management, and overseeing MFI wholesale lending and a solar electrification debt fund. The ideal candidate will thrive in a startup environment, setting up operational structures and driving strategy. This role offers career growth, leadership opportunities, and the chance to shape a new investment vehicle in Africa’s SME financing space.

Key dimensions of the role

The Head of Investments, based in Nairobi, Kenya, will have responsibilities including, but not limited to:

Setup and Operationalization

• Establish the Microfinance Working Capital Facility and Solar Debt Fund Advisory Services.
• Define the investment thesis and develop systems, structures, and policies.
• Design and implement investment strategies to optimize lending operations.
• Structure new investment products and secure capital.

Deal Structuring, Negotiation & Execution

• Source and evaluate investment opportunities.
• Lead deal origination, due diligence, structuring, and negotiations.
• Oversee transaction teams and ensure proper fund disbursement.

Financial Analysis & Impact Assessment

• Develop financial models to assess investment performance.
• Continuously improve financial analysis and decision-making.
• Monitor market trends to inform investment strategies.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide regular reports on investment performance and risk.
• Support MFIs in investment readiness, valuation, and growth.
• Guide MFIs through financial structuring and negotiation.

Fundraising & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with partnerships to raise funds from donors, co-financiers, and investors.
• Build relationships with funders, regulators, and industry leaders.
• Ensure strong stakeholder engagement for impactful delivery.

Skills and experience

The desired candidate will have, but not be limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, finance, or a related field; Master’s in finance or MBA is an advantage.
• Professional certification (CFA or equivalent) required.
• 10+ years of investment management experience, including sourcing, structuring, and managing financial sector investments.
• Proven experience with MFIs and a deep understanding of their financial and operational needs.
• Expertise in financial analysis, modeling, and risk evaluation, with experience handling complex financial instruments.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with fluency in English.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset for informed decision-making.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Millar Cameron on millarcameron.com to apply

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