Suan Capital
Position Summary
The Managing Director (MD) will lead all the firm’s investment activities and should have extensive knowledge and experience in setting-up and operating Private Funds in Zambia. The Managing Director (MD) will also lead the design and execution of all the firm’s alternative investment strategies.
Responsibilities:
Investing Activities
- Lead the team that will find, structure, develop, support and monitor portfolio investments
- Co-ordinate and chair Investment Committee meetings to review and structure prospective investments, to report on investment progress and to discuss portfolio strategy
- Develop and manage fund governance structures
- Work closely with team members to coach them in diligence, deal structuring and post-investment management.
- Ensure adequate financial and social impact monitoring of portfolio companies as well as compliance with appropriate local regulations
- Fundraise: the MD will be actively involved in raising funds for the various alternative investment strategies
Strategic Management of Funds
- Help to translate the vision into design and strategy of all funds
- Develop a strategy to identify new sources of capital, and play an active role with investors on both fundraising and around the financial performance of investments
- Help raise follow-on capital for portfolio companies where appropriate
- Build and maintain a positive team culture; lead, guide and motivate team members
Background and experience
· MBA (focus on Finance) or equivalent post-graduate professional qualification in a Finance-related field
· Significant experience working in commercial banking, corporate finance, investment banking, M&A and investment advisory and/or investment management.
· Proven track record of originating equity, debt and/or mezzanine deals within the local market
· Existing relationships within the local business, investment banking, lending, DFI, MFI and PE communities
· Experience working with international development institutions (World Bank, IMF, Africa Development Bank, etc.)
Technical skills
· Strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills
· Commercial judgment and ability to assess risk and opportunity in potential investments
· Gravitas to interact effectively with promoters, management, government, prospective business partners, etc.
· Strong people skills, with the ability to network and develop productive relationships locally
Personal qualities
· Ability to open doors with senior business leaders, to get the firm into the right investment discussions and to prepare the ground for the firm’s investment teams
· Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple projects effectively
· Outstanding business communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation. Comfort communicating with all levels of management internally and externally
· Experience working collaboratively as part of a team, facilitating information-sharing and organizational learning, with the capability and perseverance to work in a small team
· Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision and limited on the ground support
The ideal candidate will have:
- Best-in-class experience in managing alternative investments. Demonstrated track record managing alternative investments in emerging markets, with experience in setting up and operating private funds in Zambia.
- Exceptional people leadership and collaboration skills. The MD will lead a top-tier team, manage multiple stakeholders, gain buy-in and ensure support within the organization and externally.
How to apply:
Send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]