We are seeking an Investment Analyst to join AECF Capital’s founding team in Nairobi, Kenya. This is an opportunity to help build an investment platform from the ground up, contributing to deal origination, financial modelling, due diligence, credit analysis, transaction execution, and portfolio management across agribusiness and other high-impact SMEs, renewable energy and distributed energy solutions, and financial institutions providing working capital and on-lending to underserved enterprises. The incumbent will work directly with the Head of Investments and senior members of the investment team to structure transactions, develop investment memos, stress-test financial models, and strengthen risk and impact assessment frameworks. Beyond individual deals, the role includes contributing to the development of internal systems, data discipline, and investment governance processes. This position is ideal for a highly analytical, commercially minded professional who is mission-aligned and motivated by building something enduring, not simply executing transactions, but shaping the DNA of a new African investment platform. This role will report to the Head of Investments. Key responsibilities: Deal sourcing & screening, Financial analysis & due diligence, Deal structuring & execution, Portfolio monitoring & reporting, Platform building. Required qualifications, experience, and attributes: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline. CFA Level I (passed) or a professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA) is an advantage. Demonstrated strength in quantitative analysis, financial modelling, or credit assessment, regardless of academic background, can also be considered. Experience: Possess a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline. Have CFA Level I or a professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA) will be an advantage. Be able to demonstrate strength in quantitative analysis, financial modelling, or credit assessment, regardless of academic background. Have 2-3 years of relevant experience in Investment analysis (private equity, venture capital, investment management). Have credit/risk analysis (commercial banking, microfinance) skills.
