Investment Associate, DRE

About the role

The Investment Associate will support the origination, assessment, execution and management of investments across Africa50's Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) platform. Reporting to an Investment Director, the role offers close exposure to senior colleagues, investee management teams, co‑investors and external advisers in an entrepreneurial environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of the investment pipeline through market research, sector monitoring and engagement with entrepreneurs and financing partners.
• Build, review and challenge financial models, valuations and returns; coordinate due diligence with technical, legal, tax and ESG specialists.
• Prepare investment memoranda and presentations for investment committees and senior leadership.
• Monitor portfolio company performance, liquidity, covenant compliance and emerging risks; update valuations and return forecasts.
• Assist fundraising activities, including investor meetings, data‑room maintenance and coordination of investor due diligence.

Required profile

• Approximately 3–5 years of experience in private equity, infrastructure or energy investing, investment banking, project finance or transaction advisory.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, engineering or a related field; advanced degree or professional qualification is a plus.
• Strong commercial judgement, high integrity, adaptability and a collaborative approach.
• Fluent English; French or other relevant language is a plus.

Required skills

• Financial modelling
• Valuation
• Financial analysis