The client is an international private equity firm renowned for its expertise in developing projects with significant economic and social impact in Africa. As the Director of Investments, you will be the key point of contact between the investment committee and the fund's management, playing a central role in the success of projects across the continent. Your responsibilities include defining and steering the pan-African investment strategy to identify new opportunities with high economic and social impact. You will also oversee transactions involving due diligence, financial structuring, negotiation, and post-investment follow-up.
Another crucial aspect of your role is to mentor and develop a multicultural team of analysts and investment managers, promoting skill advancement and team cohesion. Additionally, you will support portfolio companies in their growth challenges, governance, and performance to ensure they meet the investment objectives. Ensuring the quality and compliance of deliverables at each stage of the investment cycle is essential.
The ideal candidate should have graduated from a prestigious business school and have at least 10 years of experience in private equity and project financing, with strong skills in transactions, deal structuring, and post-investment tracking. The candidate should also possess natural leadership abilities, strategic rigor, and the capacity to unite multicultural teams around ambitious goals. Proficiency in English is essential for this role. The position offers an attractive and progressive compensation package.