About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Investment Director based in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Lead investment evaluation based on commercial viability, scalability, financial performance, and strategic alignment
- Conduct comprehensive due diligence of financial statements, business operations, and market positioning
- Work directly with company founders, senior management teams, and key stakeholders
- Reconstruct financial information, evaluate unit economics, and prepare investment memoranda
- Identify, source, and maintain a strong pipeline of high-potential companies
- Take ownership of investment deals from sourcing through negotiation, structuring, and closing
- Contribute to the development of internal systems, processes, and performance-tracking tools
- Drive critical deliverables, coordinate stakeholders, and resolve complex challenges
- Help shape the broader investment approach by identifying emerging opportunities
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, corporate finance, corporate development, M&A, asset management, or strategic investments
- Demonstrated experience managing investment transactions throughout the entire lifecycle
- Advanced analytical capabilities with the ability to evaluate financial performance, business models, and investment risks
- Experience at a leading investment firm, financial institution, multinational corporation, or professional services organization is highly desirable
- Big Four experience (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC) is a strong advantage
- Exposure to tax advisory, legal advisory, or transaction structuring is beneficial
- Former founders and startup operators with substantial transaction experience are encouraged to apply
- Confidence engaging with founders, executives, boards, and senior decision-makers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively across international markets and time zones, ideally within approximately three hours of East Africa Time (EAT)
- Preference for candidates based in South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Mauritius, or countries where the organization has an established presence