Roles and Responsibilities
The role and responsibilities of the Principal Investment Officer will include, but will not be limited to:
New Business
Lead Support and drive business development in the specific region in line with FIG’s strategic equity and convertible debts investment themes
Understand and analyze macro developments and industry-level developments in the respective countries and think through how they might offer opportunities (or present risks to be mitigated) for FIG to consider equity and convertible debt investments
Develop and leverage extensive networks with industry players and other investors, and working closely with the global equity team regional industry management, make pitches as appropriate, to create a healthy flow of early equity and convertible debt leads and then work with colleagues to refine them and identify an investable pipeline
For new equity and convertible debt investments, work closely with the global equity team and articulate: (i) Investment thesis;(ii) Investment structure and valuation; and (iii) Equity management plan including exit strategy
Lead execution of equity and convertible debt investments, and provide expertise and guidance to teams executing smaller investments
Provide inputs to, and incorporate guidance from Regional Industry Managers, Regional Industry Heads, Global Equity Heads, and other management members to develop and execute a profitable equity investment program
Follow quality standards, structure robust equity and convertible debt investments, and set return targets for such investments
Portfolio Management and Value Creation
Take leadership and responsibility in managing high-value/complex equity and convertible debt portfolio, including exit strategy formulation and exit execution, working closely with deal teams, the global equity team, and the Africa FIG Management
Drive value creation at investee companies
Devise and execute equity sales ensuring consistency with portfolio strategy
Provide expertise and guidance to teams in managing smaller equity and convertible debt investments
Support Regional Industry Managers in ensuring that the right candidates are appointed as nominee directors on the boards of IFC investee companies and assess their performance
Selection Criteria
A Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in finance or business and a minimum of 15 years of investment experience
Minimum five years of active private equity/ convertible debt/ investment experience at a private equity or debt fund setup, in-house private equity team of a reputable asset manager, or private equity investment teams of sovereign wealth funds, etc.
Proven track record in sourcing, leading, negotiating, executing, and exiting private equity and convertible debt investments. FIG equity investment experience in the Africa Region is a plus
Strong network of contacts among reputable M&A firms, investment banks, financial institutions, private equity firms, institutional investors et
Sound investment judgment, demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work and results under time pressure
Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenge the status quo to build the business
Recognized as a Good team player strategic thinker and thought leader
Strong written and verbal communication skills; Fluency in English essential
Ability to collaborate closely with development finance institutions, banks, microfinance institutions, non-bank financial institutions, and other strategic, financial, or institutional investors
Ability to develop and manage relationships with C-Suite professionals, board of directors, and shareholders of investee companies
Strong sense of service to clients and demonstrated business development aptitude
Good “deal sense” based on demonstrated strong analytical skills and sound business judgment, especially in Equity and Convertibles debt investments
Willingness and flexibility to travel and work across time zones
Apply via :
worldbankgroup.csod.com
