Summit Recruitment & Search Managing Director for an Equity Investment Company Jobs in Kenya
Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency head quartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGO’s in various business sectors across Africa.
Our client, and International company, focusing on equity investments in early-stage SMEs with ticket sizes between € 100,00 and € 500,000 is looking for a driven and entrepreneurial Managing Director (MD) for its offices in Kenya. The successful candidates will be responsible for the strategic direction and vision of the company in Kenya as well as for the day-to-day operations. He/She will drive its commercial success by growing the company’s revenues and profitability through activities that directly contribute to the company’s overall objective.
In addition, he/she will work in close collaboration with the portfolio companies, partners and other ecosystem players. As the MD, the goal is to increase the value of the companies investment portfolio, while at the same time strengthening the business model for in Kenya. Previous experience as an entrepreneur is an added advantage.
Key Requirements
Providing leadership by developing a long-term strategic direction which is aligned with the company’s overall mission and vision
Implementing strategies and allocating resources to achieve the set objectives
Responsible for the commercial results in Kenya
Overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the country office
Managing and reporting the company’s finances in close collaboration with the contracted accounting firm Pipeline Development and Portfolio management
Overseeing and managing the scouting and assessment of potential SMEs
Responsible for quarterly monitoring of the portfolio both in terms of financials and impact performance
Initiating and developing new business concepts and opportunities in close collaboration with the portfolio companies, partners, donors and other ecosystem players
Empowering entrepreneurs to increase their social and environmental impact by connecting them to relevant development partners and developing public-private partnerships
Building and maintaining strategic partnerships and networks and using them for information, support and cooperation purposes
Developing, fundraising and implementing programs both on a country and global level that support the organization’s strategic goals
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a relevant feel. Masters is an added advantage
More than 8 years of relevant work experience in the impact investments space
Proven entrepreneurial mindset, proactive, risk-taker, strong business acumen
Good leadership skills, experience in working in an international environment
A proven track record in developing business opportunities and building partnerships
Result and impact-driven, proven commercial results
Excellent commercial and communicative skills
Strong problem solving skills and network capabilities
Strong negotiation and decision making skills
Committed and well connected
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Summit Recruitment & Search Managing Director for an Equity Investment Company Jobs in Kenya
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