WHO IS RENEW CAPITAL?

At Renew Capital, we see opportunities in Africa where others, too often, only notice the problems. We invest, rather than provide handouts, by finding promising businesses, connecting them to a global network of investors and growing them into world-class companies. We do this because we believe that many growing businesses, together, create the engine that lifts entire nations out of poverty. Our ambition is to become the best middle market investment firm in Africa, investing in at least 27 countries — half of the continent — by 2027. We’re looking to hire those who embody our values and get excited about our vision for a prosperous Africa with growing businesses, thriving nations and a legacy of investment.

Since establishing the Renew Capital presence in Africa in 2012, we have been pioneering an innovative blended-finance model that partners with the development community and focuses on investing in high-potential small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This blended-finance model allows us to invest in smaller deals that are often overlooked by larger investors but are too big for microfinance. We then help these companies build disciplined, gender-smart management systems and teams and grow them into market leading companies. As a result of our investment work to date, Renew Capital has mobilized millions of dollars into businesses in Africa, and our network of investors, the Renew Capital Angels, has become an active investor network with more than 180 members.

We are inviting passionate and qualified candidates to apply to join our team as a junior analyst in Malawi. In candidates, we look for professionals with a trailblazing attribute who align with our organizational values of intelligence, integrity, beauty and grit. We welcome challenges and face them head-on each and every day! What we do is not easy, but it is rewarding and forces us to grow and innovate. As such, we hire individuals who are committed to their work, take pride in what they do and are relentless in advancing projects forward in a systematic manner. The people that flourish at Renew Capital are mission-driven; they see the big picture and the long-term result of their work, and they sincerely wish to make a lasting economic impact on the continent of Africa. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

ROLE SUMMARY

The junior analyst will support the financial analysis and asset management function at Renew Capital, supporting the investment activities from beginning to end while reporting directly to the head of investment.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting Renew Capital Malawi’s core investment activities
• Working on assigned transactions across all stages of the investment process, from initial assessment through to final investment. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Supporting the investment team in identifying potential investment opportunities
  • Assessing feasibility studies & business plans and evaluating risks & returns for investment opportunities
  • Assisting with financial models & forecasts
  • Assisting with business and asset valuations
  • Compiling financial and operational data into reports for other team members and stakeholders
  • Helping to draft impactful due diligence reports  & recommendations
  • Analyzing financial information, business plans, and reports for, and supporting in performing other due diligence on, pipeline companies and specific investment opportunities
  • Supporting macro and sector research, gathering and analyzing data on economic & market trends within our target verticals and writing reports
• Helping to maintain relationships with companies and local stakeholders with the support of senior members of the investment team to ensure investors have access to the best investment opportunities and information
• Staying up-to-date on trends, innovations, investment products and market developments in the region that impact Renew Capital’s pipeline and portfolio
• Assisting with administrative tasks to support in the operational management of the Madagascar office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in finance, business administration, economics or related area
• At least two years of working experience within the financial sector
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and sound experience in financial modeling and analysis
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis
• Ability to make sound decisions and commit to decisions with confidence and authority
• A clear passion for SME investing and economic development
• Capacity to hold one’s self and team accountable for outcomes and deadlines and be able to prioritize effectively towards desired outcomes in a complex and uncertain environment
• Ability to interact directly and independently with a diverse group of stakeholders, including senior management of clients and partners
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to multitask within multicultural and multijurisdictional team environments

Location and Travel Opportunities:

The position is based remotely in Malawi.

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