Jobs
>
Nairobi

    Venture Portfolio Analyst at - Nairobi, Kenya - Safaricom Kenya

    Safaricom Kenya
    Safaricom Kenya Nairobi, Kenya

    1 week ago

    Safaricom Kenya background
    Full time
    Description
    Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya.

    In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects.


    SUMMARY


    Reporting to the Venture Management Tribe Lead, the Venture Portfolio analyst will be responsible for executing Safaricom's investment strategy by conducting industry research on strategic priority sectors, financial modeling and writing investment recommendations and supporting the Spark and Venture leads undertake their portfolio management responsibilities.


    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Research and Analysis

    Top-down industry analysis of selected new growth areas including with a view to understand existing business models, unit economics, industry structure and key gaps and opportunities.

    Conduct structured and analytical research on investment opportunities/target companies.
    Prepare reports to summarize key findings with clear recommendations.

    Financial Modeling and Preparation of Business Case

    Conduct financial modeling for key ventures and valuation analysis for target investments.

    Work closely with Finance Business partners to validate financial models and business cases prior to presentation to various executives.

    Deal Flow Management

    Work closely with venture leads to prepare investment reports, analysis and board papers needed at various cycles of the deal management cycle.

    Draft term sheets and assist review of legal documents.
    Support due diligence of selected ventures/investment opportunities.

    Portfolio Support

    Collaborate closely with portfolio leads and Tribe lead to prepare agenda and discussion materials for meetings and calls related to due diligence, industry research, and investment negotiation.

    Performance Monitoring and Reporting

    Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the tribe's performance and identify areas for improvement.
    Prepare regular reports and presentations to update senior management on the tribe's initiatives, outcomes, and challenges.

    Data Analytics

    Utilize data analytics and business intelligence tools to extract insights and identify trends in key strategic initiatives and market conditions.

    Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to develop predictive models and data-driven strategies for client segmentation, investment recommendations, and risk management.

    Support data-driven decision-making by working closely with portfolio leads/Tribe lead to present insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.

    Ensure data privacy and security measures are implemented and followed in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

    Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data analytics and technology to identify opportunities for innovation and process optimization.

    Core competencies, knowledge and experience

    Customer Obsession

    Deepen team connection to our customers and communities.
    Foster authentic relationships with customers and partners that build trust.
    Explicitly take customer-centric decisions and take personal ownership to achieve results.
    Simplify processes through digitalisation and promote a digital mindset and digital first customer experience.
    Stay focused on the big priorities, know when to make meaningful trade-offs and demonstrate brilliant execution.

    Purpose

    Create an inspiring vision for your team to drive strategy and performance.
    Show ambition and courage, empowering others to go beyond the plan.
    Bold and challenge teams to reimagine how things are done.
    Prompt new thinking and ideas by asking "what if" questions.

    Use knowledge of the external environment (customers, partners, competition, external bodies) to identify and act on opportunities for growth at pace.

    Innovation

    Create psychological safety so everyone can have an impact.
    Fuel innovative ideas from others and test them to enable growth.
    Explore successes and failures with curiosity and resilience; fearlessly recognizing lessons learned.
    Share your ongoing learning and personal purpose with others.
    Learn fast from digital adoption, using learnings to drive simplicity, scale and efficiency.

    Collaboration

    Articulate your team's role in making our strategy happen, prioritizing and aligning resources with current and future needs.
    Actively collaborate to break silos and hold your team accountable to do the same.

    Develop others to make the most of their talents and coach them to take ownership to get things done.

    Create an inclusive environment ensuring the safety and wellbeing of others.
    Live our Purpose and demonstrate the highest Standard of integrity.

    Key performance indicators

    Adherence to set Venture Management Tribe business OKRs and commitments.
    Timely submission of high quality reports and analysis with low re-work rates.
    Improved investment cycle inline with the Venture's Tribe mission of fast tracking execution of key strategic priorities.


    QUALIFICATIONS
    At least 2 years working in an analyst role, preferably in a venture building or business development function.

    Relevant Business Undergraduate Degree or relevant field along with professional qualifications, or equivalent qualification(s) from a recognized institution of higher learning.

    Experience with financial modeling and data analysis, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
    Strong presentation skills and proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.
    Demonstrated collaborative work style, able to work with diverse teams.
    Highly organized and able to contribute positively across multiple work streams in a fast-paced, complex working environment.
    Demonstrates high level of independent judgment and proactivity.
  • NCBA

    General Manager, Portfolio Management

    4 days ago

    NCBA Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    ABOUT THE COMPANY · The new NCBA has harnessed the power of both NIC and CBA to create a bank that brings together the best of both worlds — from cutting edge mobile banking to good old-fashioned relationship management; from scalable business banking to financial services that g ...

  • World Bank Group

    Senior Portfolio Assistant at

    4 days ago

    World Bank Group Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    The World Bank Group (WBG) is a family of five international organizations that make leveraged loans to developing countries. It is the largest and most famous development bank in the world and is an observer at the United Nations Development Group. · Summary · The Central Operat ...

  • NCBA

    Head of LOOP Grow Business

    5 days ago

    NCBA Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    ABOUT THE COMPANY · The new NCBA has harnessed the power of both NIC and CBA to create a bank that brings together the best of both worlds — from cutting edge mobile banking to good old-fashioned relationship management; from scalable business banking to financial services that g ...

  • Kenya Development Corporation

    Deputy Director, Investments Appraisal and Administration at

    3 days ago

    Kenya Development Corporation Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Kenya Development Corporation Ltd (KDC) is a Development Finance Institution which was established in 2020 to merge the operations of Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC), Tourism Finance Corporation (TFC) and IDB Capital Limited · JOB GRADE KDC 3 · Job Purpos ...

  • Inuka Partners

    Investment Associate

    1 day ago

    Inuka Partners Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Bringing together passionate people with mission-driven businesses. We are passionate about helping businesses scale by connecting them with the most important resource for growth, people. · Overview: · We are seeking a talented and motivated Investment Analyst to join an infrast ...

  • Bioversity International

    Analyst - Grants Management at

    2 days ago

    Bioversity International Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Established in 2019, the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) was created to address these four crises, maximizing impact for change at key points in the food system. · About the position · The Analyst - Grants Manageme ...

  • World Bank Group

    Senior Portfolio Assistant at

    5 days ago

    World Bank Group Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    The World Bank Group (WBG) is a family of five international organizations that make leveraged loans to developing countries. It is the largest and most famous development bank in the world and is an observer at the United Nations Development Group. · Duties And Accountabilities ...

  • KCB Group

    Senior Manager, Credit Quality, Policy, and Governance

    4 days ago

    KCB Group Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    ABOUT THE COMPANY · KCB Bank Group is East and Central Africa's oldest and largest commercial banking and has through its history set new records becoming the No.1 Bank in the region. · JOB SUMMARY · The PersonFor the above position, the successful applicant should have the follo ...

  • INKOMOKO

    Credit Analyst Manager

    5 days ago

    INKOMOKO Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    ABOUT THE COMPANY · Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in order to improve livelihoods, create jobs, and help communities thrive. · Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has worked with more than 41,000 entrepreneurs across East Africa, including thousands of refugee en ...

  • KCB Group

    Senior Manager, Credit Quality, Policy, and Governance

    4 days ago

    KCB Group Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    ABOUT THE COMPANY · KCB Bank Group is East and Central Africa's oldest and largest commercial banking and has through its history set new records becoming the No.1 Bank in the region. · JOB SUMMARY · The PersonFor the above position, the successful applicant should have the follo ...

  • Absa Group Ltd

    Relationship Executive Pipeline

    1 day ago

    Absa Group Ltd Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    JOB SUMMARY · Relationship Management: Own the primary relationship with the client by being the client's main contact point for all corporate and investment banking needs. | Client Solutioning: Take overall accountability for service delivery by setting the rules of engagement f ...

  • Save the Children

    PMO Manager

    1 day ago

    Save the Children Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international non-governmental organization that promotes children's rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries · ROLE PURPOSE: · Passionate about making a real difference by wo ...

  • One Acre Fund

    Product Manager at

    3 days ago

    One Acre Fund Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty. · About the Role · You will manage products that serve our Supply Chain program which include proc ...

  • Uncap

    Investment Analysts at

    4 days ago

    Uncap Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Entrepreneurial potential is global, but opportunity is not. Uncap aims to change that. We make seed funding accessible to every good entrepreneur. With our data-driven solution, we enable investing in Africa's bottom up growth. · POSITION DESCRIPTION · As Investment Analyst you ...

  • Kenya Development Corporation

    Director Investments at

    3 days ago

    Kenya Development Corporation Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Kenya Development Corporation Ltd (KDC) is a Development Finance Institution which was established in 2020 to merge the operations of Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC), Tourism Finance Corporation (TFC) and IDB Capital Limited · JOB GRADE KDC 2 · Job Purpos ...

  • Centum

    Fund Operations Analyst at

    1 day ago

    Centum Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Centum is East Africa's leading investment company listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. We are an investment channel providing investors with access to a portfolio of inaccessible, quality, diversified investments. · Job Brief · Nabo Capital L ...

  • Citi

    ICG Risk Analysis Credit Risk Associates at

    7 hours ago

    Citi Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Citibank N.A. Kenya has been operating in Kenya since 1974 and has two branches in Nairobi and Mombasa, serving Corporate and Institutional clients. Citibank Kenya is the regional hub for the Citi East Africa cluster, which covers Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. It's the only ...

  • Citi

    ICG Risk Analysis Credit Risk Associates at

    1 day ago

    Citi Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Citibank N.A. Kenya has been operating in Kenya since 1974 and has two branches in Nairobi and Mombasa, serving Corporate and Institutional clients. Citibank Kenya is the regional hub for the Citi East Africa cluster, which covers Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia · Summary · IC ...

  • Centum

    Junior Equity Analyst at

    2 days ago

    Centum Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Centum is East Africa's leading investment company listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. We are an investment channel providing investors with access to a portfolio of inaccessible, quality, diversified investments. · Job Brief · Nabo Capital s ...

  • World Bank Group

    Senior Finance Assistant

    4 days ago

    World Bank Group Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    ABOUT THE COMPANY · non profit · JOB SUMMARY · Selection CriteriaWhat you will bringExperience & Education Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience. Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline (Ex. Finance, Accounting) Professional accounting qualification (CA, CP ...