Acumen Capital Partner (ACP); is seeking an Investor Relations Associate to join ACP’s growing team.
We are looking for someone with at least 4 years of work experience.
This role can be based in Nairobi, Cairo or London.
About Acumen Capital Partners (ACP)
ACP is an impact asset manager with more than $300MM in AUM. ACP funds invest in growth stage companies with business models that have the potential to help reduce poverty in the countries they operate in. To learn more visit acumencapitalpartners.com/ .
About the Role
Accountabilities include but are not limited to:
- Support the Managing Partners and the CIO in building strong relationships with new potential LPs including DFIs, family offices, foundations and pension funds.
- Analyze market trends and be on the top of LPs’ expectations
- Organize road shows.
- Align and coordinate with MPs, and ACP board, on fundraising of the different funds.
- Create a template for LPs reports and pitch decks.
Skills and Qualifications
Acumen is a high-performing environment. There are general expectations of excellence and very high standards for ethical behavior.
- A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Mass Communication , or related discipline.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional polish and client-service mindset.
- Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite, along with equivalent productivity & communication applications such as Zoom etc.
- Highly organized, adaptable, and proactive, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and support multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain discretion, professional judgement, and confidentiality at all times.
- Self-reflective and aligned with ACP values.
- Minimum of 4+ years of experience in a related field.
- Must be authorized to work in Kenya, Egypt or UK.
Application Deadline
Candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications will be reviewed and interviews held on a rolling basis.
Compensation:
Compensation will be competitive and will vary based on experience and the location the candidate will be based in.
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What We Do
Acumen is changing the way the world tackles poverty by investing in companies, leaders and ideas. We invest patient capital in businesses whose products and services are enabling the poor to transform their lives. Founded by Jacqueline Novogratz in 2001, Acumen has invested more than $128 million in 128 companies across Africa, Latin America and South Asia. We are also developing a global community of emerging leaders with the knowledge, skills and determination to create a more inclusive world. In 2015, Acumen was named one of Fast Company’s Top 10 Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Companies. Learn more at www.acumen.org and on Twitter @Acumen.
