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Job description / Role
GroFin is looking for an Investment Manager for its Iraq office to become part of its local investment team and deliver outstanding development impact outcomes and sustainable financial returns to its investors. Reporting to the Investment Executive, the Investment Manager is responsible for sourcing, screening, analyzing, structuring, negotiating and implementing investment transactions in line with GroFins investment strategy, policy and processes, and to provide business support to (prospective) clients. The roles main objective is to achieve transaction value and return targets, while adhering to investment quality standards, and to deliver tangible value to the client.
The Investment Manager is GroFins principal deal maker. He/she builds and maintains productive referral networks and actively sources prospects. The Investment Manager assesses the prospects needs and sells the GroFin value offering to fulfill these needs. The position requires making qualified decisions on whether GroFin should consider applications and commit resources to perform business analysis, based on GroFins investment strategy and policy framework.
Thereafter, the investment manager performs a rigorous investigation of the viability of the entrepreneur and their business and structures a financial plan to serve as the baseline for tracking future financial performance. He/she will structure a viable offer for the client based on the outcome of the business analysis process and board approval. Supported by the Administration Manager, he/she will ensure that the transaction is implemented in accordance with board approval and that the legal file is cleared. Lastly, he/she will support the entrepreneur throughout the duration of the investment, ensuring that the company meets its growth targets and that GroFin achieves its development impact and return objectives.
Requirements
- A strong commitment to our mission. We are looking for people who are passionate about investing in and supporting small and growing businesses and by doing so, making a positive impact.
- Solid investment experience in SME investment. We want to see 5+ years of a demonstrated track record in investing or financing SMEs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to act independently and execute sound judgment.
- At least 5 years of SME investment experience, preferably venture capital, private equity or SME banking.
- Advanced degree preferred. An MBA from a leading international education institution is preferred, as well as CFA or ACCA.
- Experience in leading, negotiating and structuring transactions.
- Existing and relevant network amongst venture capitalists, private equity funds, investment advisors, banks, consultants and other SME stakeholders.
- Excellent financial and analytical skills.
- Written and spoken language fluency in English essential.
- Strong communication skills.
- Preference is for Iraqi Nationals.
About the Company
GroFin is a pioneering SME development financier assisting entrepreneurs and business owners to access tailored finance and experienced business support to start and grow successful businesses, creating jobs and driving socio-economic development.
Our proven SME fund management ability and viability based investment model enables us to identify, mitigate and manage the risks associated with investing in the SME sector and deliver targeted financial and development returns for our fund investor partners.
This award winning model also enhance the enabling environment required for entrepreneurs and business owners to start and grow sustainable businesses that in turn create jobs and generate positive socio-economic returns for our development funder partners.