Oikocredit International Recruitment 2020

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Investment Officer

The Investment Officer will work with internal and external experts as required in the best interests of our partners and Oikocredit. He/she will act as a relationship manager, translating market developments and client needs into opportunities to create impact and do business. Although specialised in a specific sector, the Investment Officer is conversant with Oikocredit’s strategy, sectors and its products & services.

More information about our organisation can be found at: www.oikocredit.coop/jobs/working-for-oikocredit.

Responsibilities 

• Building maintaining and monitoring a portfolio of investments in  Ghana.
• Focusing on commercial activities and working closely together with specialists at regional level
• Responsibility for the country´s portfolio performance and quality check of new proposals

• Identifying the needs and opportunities that would benefit from the financial resources made available by Oikocredit
• Responsibility for maintaining the local networks; representing Oikocredit at conferences and events
• Conducting due diligence and preparing credit proposals, supporting the closing of deals and disbursements, monitoring and supporting capacity building projects.
• (Monitor and) implement compliance guidelines and standards for processes and investments within own area of expertise, based on Oikocredit procedures and regulations

This job might be for you if you:

• Seek to advance your career in the agri business and financial inclusion sector
• Have a keen interest in environmental, social and development issues.
• Are proficient in analysing financial information and business plans.
• Enjoy building and maintaining business relationships
• Are willing to travel frequently (up to 20% of the time).
• Are committed to the mission of Oikocredit.

Requirements

• Master´s degree in the field of finance or business administration
• Four to six  years’ experience in banking, market analysis and economic development
• In-depth knowledge of inclusive finance, agriculture finance
• Strong analytical skills
• Familiarity with financial analysis using advanced financial modelling.
• Solid understanding of and ability to evaluate company financial statements.
• Good business acumen and strong interpersonal skills.
• Extensive user skills of Microsoft Excel and computer literacy in general
• Excellent written and verbal command of English

Desirable:

• Experience in impact financing and more particularly in agri business
• Field experience in Ghana

Benefits

• You will work for a professional international organization with sets social goals as its priority.
• You will get to meet sector leaders and gain field experience on financial modelling and economic development
• You will have access to training and learning opportunities

How to Apply

Interested applicants should click here to apply.