Access to Finance Analyst

Our rapidly growing firm is looking for an Access to Finance Analyst with at least 3 years of experience and in-depth knowledge of best practices in fund management to coordinate strategic financial planning for the firm and its clients.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate historical and current financial data to understand the company’s financial condition.
• Study industry-specific business trends and research data.
• Write data-backed reports to support the management team in making strategic business decisions.
• Develop financial models that forecast business outcomes and profits.
• Measure financial risk associated with investment decisions.
• Prepare documentation to help startups and small businesses in getting funds.
• Explore, assess, and identify appropriate financing providers and opportunities.
• Participate in building partnerships to promote access to finance and collaborate with commercial and non-commercial partners.
• Coordinate the roll-out of training and capacity-building program.
• Develop innovative ideas/concepts that increase the uptake of financial services by rural communities, including farmers and SMEs.
• Identify and/or develop required financial tools and methodological approaches and provide technical assistance and training/capacity building to ensure activity interventions achieve or surpass established objectives.
• Facilitate the financial literacy and education of the selected SMEs.
• Contribute to data monitoring and management systems to ensure quality in implementation.
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of a second-class (upper) degree in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or Commerce from an accredited university.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Previous experience in financial services or the banking sector is a valuable asset.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and personal growth, with an eagerness to explore diverse industries and tackle complex business issues.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for acquiring new knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and achieve results.
• Team player with effective collaboration skills.
• A solid grasp of business concepts and proficiency in business intelligence tools.
• Fluency in English is a prerequisite.
• Enthusiasm for solving intricate strategic and financial problems.

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