Investment Officer
2026-05-26T07:03:27+00:00
Cedar Consulting Ltd
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Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Management
2026-06-05T17:00:00+00:00
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What You Will Do
As an Investment Officer, you will originate, assess, structure and negotiate debt and equity investments across Eastern and Southern Africa in line with BIO Invest's strategy. You will cover financial institutions, corporates in agriculture and manufacturing, and infrastructure projects including renewable energy and digital infrastructure
Investment Origination and Execution.
- Develop a strong pipeline of high-quality investment opportunities through proactive origination, field missions and networks.
- Lead and coordinate initial investment appraisal including screening, structuring and terms negotiation.
- Lead term sheet negotiations and coordinate legal documentation processes.
- Analyze financial statements, business plans and financial models.
- Draft and present investment cases to internal committees and support approval processes.
- Collaborate with internal teams across HQ and the region to align on strategy and execution.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, investors, arrangers, development partners, government and embassies.
Market and Strategy
- Contribute to pipeline strategy and regional positioning.
- Represent BIO Invest at industry events and within Belgian development cooperation networks.
- Provide insights on market trends, sector and macroeconomic developments.
- Support selected administrative and operational tasks of the Nairobi office.
Team Contribution
- Mentor and coach junior staff to build talent and grow the team's skill base.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing across teams.
What We Are Looking For
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics or related field- CFA or CPA accreditation is a plus.
- 5–6 years of relevant investment experience in emerging markets (DFI, PE, banking or impact investing).
- Strong track record in originating, structuring, negotiating and executing debt or equity transactions.
- Deep knowledge of Eastern and Southern African markets with an established regional network.
- Strong financial modelling, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple transactions under tight deadlines in a multicultural environment.
- Genuine passion for development finance, impact investing and private sector development in Africa.
- Permanent work authorization in Kenya is required.
- Willingness to travel up to 30%.
What BIO Invest Offers:
- A high-impact role within a leading Development Finance Institution.
- Exposure to complex, multi-sector investments across Africa.
- A collaborative, international working environment.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with your experience.
* Develop a strong pipeline of high-quality investment opportunities through proactive origination, field missions and networks. * Lead and coordinate initial investment appraisal including screening, structuring and terms negotiation. * Lead term sheet negotiations and coordinate legal documentation processes. * Analyze financial statements, business plans and financial models. * Draft and present investment cases to internal committees and support approval processes. * Collaborate with internal teams across HQ and the region to align on strategy and execution. * Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, investors, arrangers, development partners, government and embassies. * Contribute to pipeline strategy and regional positioning. * Represent BIO Invest at industry events and within Belgian development cooperation networks. * Provide insights on market trends, sector and macroeconomic developments. * Support selected administrative and operational tasks of the Nairobi office. * Mentor and coach junior staff to build talent and grow the team's skill base. * Contribute to knowledge sharing across teams.
* Strong financial modelling * Analytical skills * Problem solving skills * Excellent communication skills * Negotiation skills * Presentation skills
* Master's degree in Finance, Economics or related field * CFA or CPA accreditation is a plus * Permanent work authorization in Kenya is required
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Vacancy title:
Investment Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Management]
Jobs at:
Cedar Consulting Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 5 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
What You Will Do
As an Investment Officer, you will originate, assess, structure and negotiate debt and equity investments across Eastern and Southern Africa in line with BIO Invest's strategy. You will cover financial institutions, corporates in agriculture and manufacturing, and infrastructure projects including renewable energy and digital infrastructure
Investment Origination and Execution.
- Develop a strong pipeline of high-quality investment opportunities through proactive origination, field missions and networks.
- Lead and coordinate initial investment appraisal including screening, structuring and terms negotiation.
- Lead term sheet negotiations and coordinate legal documentation processes.
- Analyze financial statements, business plans and financial models.
- Draft and present investment cases to internal committees and support approval processes.
- Collaborate with internal teams across HQ and the region to align on strategy and execution.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, investors, arrangers, development partners, government and embassies.
Market and Strategy
- Contribute to pipeline strategy and regional positioning.
- Represent BIO Invest at industry events and within Belgian development cooperation networks.
- Provide insights on market trends, sector and macroeconomic developments.
- Support selected administrative and operational tasks of the Nairobi office.
Team Contribution
- Mentor and coach junior staff to build talent and grow the team's skill base.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing across teams.
What We Are Looking For
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics or related field- CFA or CPA accreditation is a plus.
- 5–6 years of relevant investment experience in emerging markets (DFI, PE, banking or impact investing).
- Strong track record in originating, structuring, negotiating and executing debt or equity transactions.
- Deep knowledge of Eastern and Southern African markets with an established regional network.
- Strong financial modelling, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple transactions under tight deadlines in a multicultural environment.
- Genuine passion for development finance, impact investing and private sector development in Africa.
- Permanent work authorization in Kenya is required.
- Willingness to travel up to 30%.
What BIO Invest Offers:
- A high-impact role within a leading Development Finance Institution.
- Exposure to complex, multi-sector investments across Africa.
- A collaborative, international working environment.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with your experience.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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