Global Investor Relations Manager
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One Acre Fund takes on debt to finance our working capital needs, resulting from purchasing agricultural inputs ahead of time and selling them on credit to farmers. You will join the Investor Relations team, which manages our debt needs, identifies and grows relationships with lenders, and advises on capital structure and liquidity management. The Investor Relations (IR) team is currently a team of 3 people, based in New York & Nairobi, and part of the larger Finance Division. You will report to the Investor Relations Director to independently develop a pipeline of debt investments.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to Investor Relations' team goals: You will weigh in on capital structure issues, liquidity monitoring, risk, and financing strategies, contribute to our external financial reporting, and assist on analysis, proposals, and reports as needed.
- Career Growth and Development
Requirements
- Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for . For this role specifically, you will have:
- For this role specifically, we are seeking an exceptional banking professional with 8-10+ years of experience structuring loans, and a passion for our mission. You are encouraged to apply if you have:
- Clear track record of originating and structuring loans in the 7-8 figure range (USD or USD-equivalent)
- Experience independently managing the full debt raising cycle, from prospecting to due diligence, term negotiation, and legal documentation, with support from legal counsel
- Experience developing and maintaining strong relationships with both external clients and internal stakeholders, understanding the factors influencing decision-making.
- Experience in corporate finance and financial statement analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
- Strong networks within the banking and investing community in Africa
- Preferred Start Date
- As soon as possible
- Job Location
- Flexible (Kenya/Rwanda/Burundi/Malawi).
Benefits
Additional Information
About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.
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