Assistant Investment Manager (Bilingual)

Back to jobs Assistant Investment Manager (Bilingual) Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) Kigali, Rwanda Pan-African Role type Private Equity, VC & Private Credit Experience Mid-level Language English; French Summary FEDA investment role covering deal origination, financial analysis, valuation, structuring, due diligence, portfolio monitoring, value creation and fundraising across its fund strategies. About The Role As an Assistant Investment Manager (Bilingual), you will support the investment team across each stage of the investment process for all of FEDA's fund strategies. The role requires bilingual proficiency in English and French to serve FEDA's pan-African mandate across Anglophone and Francophone markets. FEDA (Fund for Export Development in Africa) is the impact investment subsidiary of Afreximbank, a US$1 billion multi-investment platform providing equity, quasi-equity, and private credit solutions to support the growth and transformation of Africa's trade and industrial sectors. Key responsibilities Support the investment team across all phases of the investment lifecycle, including deal origination, evaluation, investment committees, Board presentations, portfolio management, exit strategies, and fundraising Assess potential investments, including risks, opportunities, and merits of investment projects for each of FEDA's fund strategies Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, modelling, and valuation to evaluate investment opportunities and perform portfolio monitoring Support deal structuring, term sheet preparation, investment memo drafting, and participation in negotiations Organise deal execution meetings and follow up on implementation of key decisions Perform due diligence on target companies and coordinate due diligence advisors; review their deliverables and present findings to FEDA's management and investment committee Support development, implementation, and monitoring of value-creation plans including ESG action plans for portfolio companies Prepare monthly and quarterly investment reports for FEDA's governance bodies (Executive Management, Board, Investors) Support fundraising efforts, including creating marketing materials and participating in investor meetings Stay updated on market trends, regulatory changes, and economic factors affecting FEDA's investments Key requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, Engineering, Sciences, or a related field Minimum 5 years of work experience, with at least 3 years in investment banking, private equity, or a similar financial role Strong financial analysis, valuation, and investment structuring experience Proficiency in financial modelling, Excel, and analytical tools Strong understanding of investment principles, valuation methodologies, and risk management Solid understanding of private equity and greenfield investments in Africa Bilingual proficiency in English and French Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks governing private equity investments Nice to have MBA or MSc in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Banking Benefits include private health insurance, training & development, and performance bonus. Apply via the Workable portal. Source verified Source Official ATS Last checked 26 Aug 2026 Status Active Apply on company site Opens the official employer page in a new tab.