Investment Director- Agribusiness - Africa

International Permanent £180,776 - £193,102 per year View Job Description
As an Investment Director, you are responsible for spearheading the private equity investment activities across Anglo-phonic countries in Africa. This role will focus on securing investments from Manufacturing & Distribution companies, who are looking to establish agribusiness operations in Africa.
  • Global Agribusiness player with $1B USD of investments across Africa
  • Focusing on private equity investments to lead agribusiness operations

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Agribusiness infrastructure solutions provider, that focuses on driving sustainable growth in Africa's agribusiness sector. They provide a full scale operation of setting up and running agribusiness infrastructures and solutions for their clients. Due to the expansion of business and capital solutions available in the current market, They are seeking an Investment Director who can expand their portfolio of clients through their networks to drive sustainability and impact based projects in Africa.

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, You are required to carry out the below duties:



Investment Strategy & Execution:

  • Develop and executive investment strategies focused on agribusiness, including primary production , agri -processing, supply chain in Africa
  • Responsible for leading the finance structuring, negotiation of investment transactions
  • Manage the financial modeling, due diligence and investment portfolio up to $1B USD



Market & Sector Analysis:

  • Monitor trends of agriculture and machinery investments in Africa, including market dynamics, trade policies, regulations and technological advancements
  • Identify high - potential investment opportunities aligned with food security & sustainable agriculture practices
  • Build partnerships with government agencies, DFI's and agribusiness stakeholders



Stakeholder & Investor Relations:

  • Engage with C-suite investors, family offices, and impact investors to secure funding for agribusiness projects.
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking forums.
  • Provide advisory support to portfolio companies on financial planning, expansion, and operational efficiency's .

The Successful Applicant

Minimum 15 years of experience as an Investment Director preferably within Investment banking, private equity, or agribusiness finance sectors
Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration
Strong understanding of private capital investments, project development and M&A processes
Excellent track record of leading and closing investments for agribusiness industrial infrastructures in Africa is required
Strong experience with financial modeling, valuation and deal structuring skills
Excellent fluency in English is required, Fluency in French is welcome
Must be willing to travel across Africa based on business needs

What's on Offer

Competitive remuneration package + benefits + bonus

Contact
Ridge Fernandes
Quote job ref
JN-022025-6676292
Phone number
+33141927070

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Corporate Finance / Mergers & Acquisitions
Sector
Financial Services
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ridge Fernandes
Consultant phone
+33141927070
Job reference
JN-022025-6676292