Role Title: Associate Director of Capital Advisory Services
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Managing Director, Excelsior Firm Global
Excelsior is a New York and Nairobi based corporate advisory and capital placement company which
provides services to companies and investors
interested in opportunities in East Africa. Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Managing Director, Excelsior Firm Global
Excelsior is a New York and Nairobi based corporate advisory and capital placement company which
Excelsior focusses on companies and projects seeking USD 10-50 million in capital, that have strong
growth prospects and scalability, significant barriers to entry, experienced management teams and a clear strategic relevance to Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Associate Director of Capital Advisory is in charge of supporting Excelsior’s Capital Advisory and Capital Brokerage platform, which provides deal unification and capital placement services.
As an Associate Director you would be also responsible for directing the day-to-day client and partner activities related to advisory, and placement under the overall direction of the Managing Director.
The Associate Director will be expected to direct two to three transactions on a day to day basis on behalf of the Excelsior Firm.
These projects will support capital raising for companies seeking capital in the Agribusiness, Energy, ICT, Health Care and Infrastructure sectors.
3Additionally, you would be expected to build your business network in SSA and maintain strong relationships that could convert into business opportunities for Excelsior.
To accomplish this, the Associate Director is expected to ensure that they have the right knowledge and ability to cultivate, propose, and ultimately secure projects in a largely independent fashion.
Each deal team would be assisted by 1-2 project managers and research analysts.
As a summary, the responsibilities include:
Collecting, evaluating, and applying statistical and financial data on the economy and financial markets, specifically with respect to researching companies and projects within the Excelsior’s selected industries
Analysing and synthesizing researched data and presentation of trends and ideas with regard to business opportunities and investment decision making processes
Preparing Investor memorandums and presentation documents based on market research, competitive analysis, regulatory analysis, financial modelling, and assessment of the team.
Answering inquiries from investors regarding the individual deals and projects
Preparing and disseminating special knowledge pieces, models, forecasts, and/or presentations to furnish information to Excelsior’s Investor Group
Interviewing company executives or industry leaders to develop and maintain sources of information in preparation of analyses.
Maintaining company databases using adeptness at using excel spread sheets and database software
Qualifications for the role
The following qualifications and experience shall be required for this position:
Experience working in or with companies in Sub-Saharan Africa
Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in business, with a focus in accounting or finance. Undergraduate grade point average should exceed 3.3/5 or B+
Successful candidates will have completed no less than 3 senior level accounting and/or financial analysis courses.
CPA / CFA and other financial licenses desirable
At least two years of experience in an analytical or financial role required in a management consulting, equity research, VC/PE or investment banking position
Strong oral and written communication skills, research skills, and the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access required.
Must possess the ability to synthesize data into articulate and exemplary powerpoint presentations
Driven, ambitious self-starter with stand-alone ability to engage senior executives across the globe
Contact
For more information or to express interest, please contact our team at Careers at Excelsior , title the subject as: “Role: Associate Director” and provide your CV/resume, a one page description of why you are best suited for the role, and three references on or before May 15th 2013.
Only applications received through the dedicated email address will be considered.
Excelsior Firm is an equal opportunity employer
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