Job Description

Investment Senior Associate

Department: Investment

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: Africa

Reporting To: Investment Lead

Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.

High-Level Overview
The client is seeking an Investment Senior Associate to support the deployment of an impact debt fund focused on expanding access to off-grid solar energy across Sub-Saharan Africa. Reporting to the Investment Lead, this role will support investment execution in underserved and high-risk markets where traditional capital is limited, presenting both execution complexity and significant impact potential. The ideal candidate will bring strong investment execution experience, deep financial analysis capability, and a demonstrated commitment to impact investing and renewable energy in emerging markets.

Role and Responsibilities

Role: Investment Senior Associate
Direct Report: Investment Lead
Candidates Required: 1

Key Deliverables:

• Support the advancement of an existing pipeline of off-grid solar investment opportunities
• Lead and coordinate due diligence workstreams across commercial, financial, and impact areas
• Develop and refine financial models to support live transactions, including scenario and risk analysis
• Prepare high-quality investment memoranda and credit papers for Investment Committee review
• Support portfolio monitoring and performance tracking across active investments
• Contribute to internal reporting on pipeline status, risks, and fund performance

Requirements

Experience Required:

• Demonstrated experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or impact investing
• Track record of executing transactions including due diligence and deal structuring
• Exposure to renewable energy and/or infrastructure investments
• Experience working in emerging or frontier markets
• Academic background in finance, economics, business, engineering, or a related field

Technical Requirements:

• Advanced financial modelling, valuation, and investment analysis capability
• Strong investment judgment in high-risk, emerging market contexts
• Ability to assess credit risk, scalability, and commercial viability of early-stage businesses
• Experience integrating impact considerations into investment decision-making
• Ability to navigate regulatory, political, and operational complexities

Other Skills:

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capabilities
• Clear and structured communication, including investment narrative development
• High degree of ownership and ability to operate independently within lean teams
• Resilience and adaptability in ambiguous and resource-constrained environments
• Strong alignment with mission-driven work

Working Arrangement
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (preferred) or other locations across Africa
Travel: Periodic travel across Sub-Saharan Africa as required for investment sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio support

Terms of agreement:
Start Date: Immediate
Contracting Period: 3 months