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Senior Investment Associate

Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, or Maputo

Company: iGravity

iGravity is seeking a Senior Investment Associate to join its Advisory team, with a focus on executing impact-linked finance transactions across Sub-Saharan Africa. 

 The role involves contributing to the structuring and execution of impact-linked loans and impact-incentive payments for high-impact SMEs supported through iGravity’s Impact-Linked Funds. This includes conducting research and due diligence on prospective investees, drafting investment memorandums, supporting investment structuring and negotiations, and contributing to the ongoing monitoring of portfolio companies’ financial and impact performance. The position is open to candidates based in Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, or Maputo, and requires prior experience in SME lending, credit analysis, or debt-focused investment roles, ideally within emerging markets or impact investing contexts. 

 The Senior Investment Associate will work closely with members of iGravity’s Advisory and Investment teams across multiple geographies, including colleagues based in Africa, Europe, and Latin America. 

👉 More details, including responsibilities, qualifications, and application instructions, are available below. 

Principal, Investments

Kigali, Rwanda OR Nairobi, Kenya

Company: Fortis Green Renewables

Fortis Green Renewables is an East Africa-headquartered investment management firm that invests in renewable energy projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. Investing from its Green Fund I, Fortis Green Renewables has amassed a portfolio of more than 40 assets across nine countries.

Building on the success of Green Fund I, the firm is launching a second $100M+ closed-end fund in 2026.

Our Values: Environmental, Social, and Team

Fortis Green Renewables is deeply committed to advancing a decarbonised future across Sub-Saharan Africa, while ensuring that both our actions and those of our investees deliver meaningful benefits to the communities in which we operate. We prioritise investments that generate competitive financial returns alongside strong environmental and social outcomes. Our impact is measured through robust environmental and social metrics, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals where applicable.

As a team, we are entrepreneurial and highly collaborative, with a strong sense of collegiality and a shared commitment to one another’s growth and development. We value curiosity and a learning mindset in every member of Fortis Green. While each of us has defined roles and responsibilities, we take a flexible, teamfirst approach—regularly stepping in to support one another and contribute wherever needed to get the job done.

Posting End Date: 30/04/2026

Financial Analyst Intern

On-site (Kigali, Rwanda)

Company: Fortis Green Renewables

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented intern to support project financial analysis, modeling, valuation, and market research initiatives. The intern will assist in analyzing financial statements, preparing comprehensive reports, and generating actionable business insights. This role provides hands-on exposure to financial analytics, corporate valuation, and strategic reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing financial statements
• Conduct market research and collect relevant industry insights
• Support in due diligence process
• Help prepare presentations and summary reports
• Assist with data organization, analysis, and visualization
• Support research on market trends, financial performance, and other duties assigned

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Basic understanding of financial analysis and market research
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Good communication and presentation abilities
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Familiarity with AI tools for research and analysis is an advantage

What the Intern Will Gain

• Practical experience in finance and marketing analysis
• Exposure to real business and market data
• Opportunity to develop analytical and presentation skills
• Mentorship and hands-on learning experience
• 6 weeks of Financial analysis training

Posting End Date: 15/04/2026

Junior Associate

Nairobi / Ethiopia

Company: McKinsey Africa

Join Our East Africa Team Our Nairobi and Addis Ababa offices are seeking ambitious early career professionals with 2+ years of professional experience who are ready to launch an exciting career in management consulting.

What You'll Experience:

• Impactful work – Partner with leading organizations to tackle Africa's most pressing challenges and create lasting change across the continent
• Diverse opportunities – Engage with multiple industries, sectors, and countries, broadening your perspective with every project
• Career growth – Develop deep expertise in strategy, operations, and organizational performance while accelerating your professional development

We value diverse perspectives and welcome applicants from all academic and professional backgrounds. Ready to apply? Submit your well-structured 1-2 page CV for our Junior Associate role

Investment and Portfolio Associate

Nairobi, Kenya

Company: Accion Ventures

About Accion Impact Management (AIM):

Accion Impact Management is Accion’s platform for impact investments in financial inclusion leveraging third-party capital. Accion Impact Management manages Accion Ventures and Accion Digital Transformation and is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It is staffed by a team of investment professionals, working to harness the capital markets to provide high-quality and affordable financial services to people who are currently excluded from the financial system.

About Accion Ventures:

Accion Ventures is an investment strategy that today manages early-stage investments for Accion Impact Management. Accion Ventures deploys capital into early-stage fintech startups that operate in countries worldwide. Investments managed by Accion Ventures have shown that early-stage companies can be highly impactful and have delivered multiple exits.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an Investment and Portfolio Associate to join our team and provide critical support across the investment lifecycle. This role is designed for a motivated early-career professional who is eager to develop deep expertise in venture investing within the inclusive fintech space. The Associate will work closely with our global investments team, supporting them in evaluating potential investments, conducting research and financial analysis, and managing diligence workflows.

Additionally, the Associate is expected to provide support for our portfolio companies, contributing strategic and operational guidance to early-stage fintechs across our global portfolio, as well as identifying learnings that would benefit the broader ecosystem at large.

The Associate will be joining a diverse team of global investing and operational experts who have invested in over seventy early-stage fintech startups across five continents. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. They will report to the Operating Partner of Accion Ventures and can expect to receive high-quality coaching, mentorship, and guidance as they build a career in impact-focused venture capital.

The role is highly entrepreneurial with high degrees of ownership and self-motivation, offering exposure to emerging market venture investing, financial analysis, and the operations of early-stage companies, with a focus on cutting-edge innovation in inclusive fintech.

Investor Relations Associate

Company: Acumen Capital Partners (ACP)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Acumen Capital Partner (ACP); is seeking an Investor Relations Associate to join ACP’s growing team.
We are looking for someone with at least 4 years of work experience.
This role can be based in Nairobi, Cairo or London.

About Acumen Capital Partners (ACP)

ACP is an impact asset manager with more than $300MM in AUM. ACP funds invest in growth stage companies with business models that have the potential to help reduce poverty in the countries they operate in. To learn more visit acumencapitalpartners.com/ .

About the Role
Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the Managing Partners and the CIO in building strong relationships with new potential LPs including DFIs, family offices, foundations and pension funds.
• Analyze market trends and be on the top of LPs’ expectations
• Organize road shows.
• Align and coordinate with MPs, and ACP board, on fundraising of the different funds.
• Create a template for LPs reports and pitch decks.

Skills and Qualifications

Acumen is a high-performing environment. There are general expectations of excellence and very high standards for ethical behavior.

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Mass Communication , or related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional polish and client-service mindset.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite, along with equivalent productivity & communication applications such as Zoom etc.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and proactive, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and support multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain discretion, professional judgement, and confidentiality at all times.
• Self-reflective and aligned with ACP values.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in a related field.
• Must be authorized to work in Kenya, Egypt or UK.

Application Deadline

Candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications will be reviewed and interviews held on a rolling basis.

Compensation:

Compensation will be competitive and will vary based on experience and the location the candidate will be based in.

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Associate – Natural Capital

Company: CrossBoundary Advisory
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

About the firm

CrossBoundary Advisory, part of CrossBoundary Group, is a leading investment advisor focused on unlocking private capital in underserved markets. We have advised US$12+ billion of closed transactions across agriculture, health, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power. Our clients include governments, development of finance institutions, foundations, private equity firms, corporates, and research institutions. With 180+ professionals in 20+ offices across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East & North Africa, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, and Latin America & the Caribbean, we combine local presence with global expertise to structure bankable transactions and scalable programs. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com/advisory

CrossBoundary’s Natural Capital practice focuses on unlocking private capital for nature-based solutions that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation, and address biodiversity loss. We provide transaction support to companies in the agribusiness, aquaculture, and forestry sectors, as well as to nature-based carbon projects focused on restoration and conservation of nature.

Who We Are

The CrossBoundary team is a unique group made up of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging yet exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.

Job Description

CrossBoundary Advisory is recruiting a full-time Associate in Nairobi, Kenya. We seek candidates with experience across finance, strategy, and understanding of the investment landscape and nature-based solutions (conservation, natural capital, forestry, agriculture, etc.) in emerging markets.

As an Associate, you will identify and evaluate investment opportunities, conduct macroeconomic market assessments, and provide transaction support to both investors and capital seekers. You will also support business development, new strategic partnerships and thought leadership.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred (or another relevant advanced degree/professional qualification)
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or similar
• Experience living and/or working in underserved markets required, experience in East, Central, and Southern Africa region highly preferred
• High tolerance for ambiguity; able to operate effectively in a changing context
• Strong quantitative skills and analytical abilities: can think clearly, structure problems logically, and then design and implement solutions that focus on the core issues
• Great at building and maintaining relationships under stress with colleagues and clients in the sector and/or region
• Willing to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision
• Experience in project management/leadership roles preferred
• Excellent presentation skills: ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
• Self-starter who is humble and passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets
• Enthusiastic about working, traveling, and living in sometimes challenging environments
• Fluency in English is required
• Experience in natural capital, conservation, forestry, agriculture, or similar sector (in emerging markets) is highly valued
• Knowledge of carbon markets, with experience developing or financing carbon projects preferred

Head of Investment

Company: CrossBoundary Advisory
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

About the Firm

CrossBoundary Energy, part of CrossBoundary Group, was launched in 2015 as Sub-Saharan Africa’s first dedicated fund for commercial and industrial renewable energy systems, including hybrid power systems for the mining sector. CrossBoundary Energy is currently active in more than 17 countries and has a portfolio of over US$500 million of renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial clients across the continent. CrossBoundary Energy’s approach to the industrial renewable energy transition has brought to bear some of the most significant mining hybrid projects in the world. CrossBoundary Energy is a direct investment platform of the CrossBoundary Group and is funded by ARCH Emerging Markets Partners’ Africa Renewable Power Fund (ARCH ARPF). For additional information, visit www.crossboundary.com/energy.

Why join us?

The CrossBoundary team is a unique group of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging and exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com.

What you’ll do

CrossBoundary Energy is recruiting a full-time Head of Investment to lead CrossBoundary Energy’s Investment team. You will assume strategic and operational ownership over CBE’s fundraising, investment management and risk mitigation of CBE’s portfolio, investor and lender stakeholder management, and internal Investment team structure and execution.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of CBE’s multi-year investment strategy to scale our renewable energy portfolio to over $1 billion of assets across more than 15 countries
• Originate, structure, and close large-scale equity and debt transactions with global commercial funders, DFIs, and strategic investors
• Oversee the development of tools, systems and processes that optimise capital sourcing and deployment, monitor portfolio quality and risk, and deliver strong investment returns
• Build and maintain relationships with regional and global investors, lenders, and strategic partners, translating them into creation of long-term value for CBE
• Design and oversee due diligence, risk assessment, and investment committee processes
• Design and oversee portfolio risk mitigation strategies, including credit analysis, insurance programming, and hedging
• Mentor and develop the investment team, fostering a culture of excellence, diversity, and innovation
• Represent CBE externally as a trusted subject-matter expert and ambassador for our mission

Qualifications

• Extensive experience investing in, or advising in relation to, the energy and infrastructure sector(s) in Africa or other emerging markets
• A critical thinker who is intellectually stimulated to work at the confluence of energy and power, geopolitics, economics and the environment

12+ years of experience across the following:

• Commercial or project finance at a successful energy developer, platform or utility company
• Energy, infrastructure or project finance at top-tier investment or commercial banks
• Top tier energy or infrastructure focused investment firms

Demonstrated professional experience in:

• Corporate and / or project finance
• Advanced financial modelling and transaction structuring
• Due diligence and investment analysis
• Fundraising and / or transaction execution
• Ability to think clearly, communicate effectively, and solve problems, and a ready desire to learn and grow in new and complex situations
• Proven ability to lead diverse, distributed teams and manage multiple high-stakes workstreams

Associate Banker

Company: EBRD
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

As this role involves collaboration with international teams, we kindly ask that you submit your resume in English.

Purpose of Job

The Associate Banker contributes to all phases of the project cycle, including project origination, structuring, execution, and implementation and monitoring. The Associate Banker will take responsibility for those tasks assigned to them by the operation leader, which may include undertaking comprehensive due diligence, including financial, market, integrity and EBRD policy compliance, as well as effective post-signing implementation and monitoring. The Associate Banker carries out these tasks as part of a project team under the guidance of an operation leader or under the supervision/guidance of more senior bankers or the team Director.

The Associate Banker role may also include elements of business/pipeline development, client management and policy dialogue.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the operation leader or a more senior banker:

Structuring and Execution

• Work as a project team member on transactions, contributing to all aspects of project structuring and execution, including working with client counterparts, consultants and other parties to progress the project;
• Be the primary driver of the scope and quality of project due diligence, including financial, market, integrity and EBRD policy compliance;
• Prepare internal project documentation, including approval project memoranda, financial models, draft term sheets, presentations, etc. as and when required;
• Take responsibility, as TC operation leader, to design and process technical co-operation assistance, ensuring that TC processing and approval fits with the approval schedule of any related investment project or the related policy dialogue initiative;
• Ensure that all tasks are completed within the specified time frames to a high standard and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.

Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting

• Take responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of all projects to which the Associate Banker is assigned, including compliance with project agreements and Bank procedures related to disbursement; monitoring of progress of the project implementation and financial performance of the client; assessing evolving risk factors and monitoring and assessing covenant compliance.