Website Triple Jump
About Triple Jump
Triple Jump is an impact-focused investment manager headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Established in 2006, the company is dedicated to providing asset management services that emphasize financial inclusion, SME finance, affordable housing, renewable energy, and agriculture. With a mission to empower people and improve lives, Triple Jump manages and advises several funds in over 60 countries. The organization boasts over 120 professionals from 35 nationalities, spread across regional offices in Georgia, Peru, Mexico, Thailand, and Kenya. Triple Jump operates under an AIFMD license and is regulated by the Dutch Central Bank and the Authority Financial Markets, catering to a diverse investor base including institutional investors, development banks, and NGOs.
About this Role
As an Investment Officer for the Africa/Middle East region, you will play a crucial role in identifying, appraising, processing, and supervising debt investments in Microfinance Institutions (MFIs). The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, with the expectation of frequent travel within Francophone Africa and the wider region. You will contribute to the full investment cycle, overseeing everything from origination to monitoring. You will be responsible for developing an extensive regional network, engaging with partners and institutions that are crucial to achieving your objectives. The role demands a deep understanding of economic and financial aspects within a cross-cultural context. You should be comfortable with analyzing financial statements, financial ratios, and performing institutional assessments.
Responsibilities
- Identify and appraise debt investments in MFIs.
- Process and supervise investments throughout their lifecycle.
- Develop and manage a regional network of partners.
- Perform due diligence, including governance and risk management assessments.
- Engage with partners in the Africa/Middle East region.
Requirements
- Economic or financial education background.
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with asset management, rating agencies, development or commercial banks.
- Proficiency in analyzing financial statements and ratios.
- Familiarity with legal and organizational due diligence processes.
- Fluency in English and French.
Benefits
- Competitive salary for the Impact Investing sector.
- Year-end payment and annual variable payment of up to 10%.
- 35 days of annual leave based on a full-time contract.
- A diverse and multi-cultural working environment.
- Opportunities for social activities, including team weeks in Amsterdam.
- Supportive work-life balance in Nairobi.
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