Investment Officer, Ghana - Oikocredit International

Oikocredit is a socially responsible investor dedicated to empowering people globally. Our mission is to provide financial services and support to organisations to improve the quality of life of low-income people or communities in a sustainable way. We offer a triple return to our investors: social, environmental and financial. More information about our organisation can be found at: www.oikocredit.coop/jobs/working-for-oikocredit.

Oikocredit’s Country Office for Ghana  is looking for an Investment Officer (40 hours) to be based in Accra, Ghana.  The Investment Officer is part of the Country Office and reports to the Senior Investment Manager.

The Investment Officer will work with internal and external experts as required in the best interests of our partners and Oikocredit. He/she will act as a relationship manager, translating market developments and client needs into opportunities to create impact and do business. Although specialised in a specific sector, the Investment Officer is conversant with Oikocredit’s strategy, sectors and its products & services.

More information about our organisation can be found at: www.oikocredit.coop/jobs/working-for-oikocredit.

The Investment Officer responsibilities include: 

• Building, maintaining and monitoring a portfolio of investments in  Ghana.
• Focusing on commercial activities and working closely together with specialists at regional level
• Responsibility for the country´s portfolio performance and quality check of new proposals

• Identifying the needs and opportunities that would benefit from the financial resources made available by Oikocredit
• Responsibility for maintaining the local networks; representing Oikocredit at conferences and events
• Conducting due diligence and preparing credit proposals, supporting the closing of deals and disbursements, monitoring and supporting capacity building projects.
• (Monitor and) implement compliance guidelines and standards for processes and investments within own area of expertise, based on Oikocredit procedures and regulations

This job might be for you if you:

• Seek to advance your career in the agri business and financial inclusion sector
• Have a keen interest in environmental, social and development issues.
• Are proficient in analysing financial information and business plans.
• Enjoy building and maintaining business relationships
• Are willing to travel frequently (up to 20% of the time).
• Are committed to the mission of Oikocredit.

Education and Experience

• Master´s degree in the field of finance or business administration
• Four to six  years’ experience in banking, market analysis and economic development
• In-depth knowledge of inclusive finance, agriculture finance
• Strong analytical skills
• Familiarity with financial analysis using advanced financial modelling.
• Solid understanding of and ability to evaluate company financial statements.
• Good business acumen and strong interpersonal skills.
• Extensive user skills of Microsoft Excel and computer literacy in general
• Excellent written and verbal command of English

Desirable:

• Experience in impact financing and more particularly in agri business
• Field experience in Ghana

Benefits

• You will work for a professional international organisation with sets social goals as its priority.
• You will get to meet sector leaders and gain field experience on financial modelling and economic development
• You will have access to training and learning opportunities