Nithio is hiring a
Investment Manager

Summary

The job description is for an Investment Manager role at Nithio, a remote-first AI-driven platform for climate finance. The role involves managing the loan portfolio, originating and analyzing new investment opportunities, and leading research/analysis for new markets/geographies. The ideal candidate should have experience in Africa and/or emerging markets, with a focus on Nithio's sectors: SHS, C&I, e-mobility, clean cooking.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a quantitative field (Business, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field)
• 10 years of experience in originating, structuring, negotiating, and executing debt investments in the financial/renewable energy sectors. Such experience to be: in one or more of Nithio’s focus sectors: SHS, C&I, e-mobility, clean cooking.in emerging markets, with a preference for Sub-Saharan Africa
• Prior experience in a high-growth startup environment a strong plus
• Proven track record of sustainable achievement in modeling and analysis; outstanding focus, energy, and drive to achieve results
• Experience with launching new funds in new sectors and/or geographies
• Fluent in GSuite and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent presentation skills, which enable the delivery of concise and persuasive new business and investment presentations
• Excellent financial modeling skills

Responsibilities

• Team Management & Mentoring: Day-to-day management, training, and mentorship of a team of 3-4 analysts and investment officers; actively develop skills and career trajectory of a junior team; recruit new team members
• Portfolio Management: Oversee Nithio’s complete loan portfolio; regularly provides updates to executives and key stakeholders on portfolio health
• Client Origination: Source, identify, and analyze new partner and investment opportunities via an extensive network of contacts
• Client Management: Manage partnerships with clients on an ongoing basis (with the support of investment analysts)
• Thought Leadership: Represent Nithio at conferences/events and author blogs to advance Nithio’s reputation and reach
• Innovation Lead. : Oversee research/analysis, and develop investment theses for new markets/geographies, sectors/technologies, and competitive landscapes
• Transaction Management: Lead key transactions in new sectors/geographies and oversee team transactions, including a leads/deals database to track all companies through their lifecycle accurately
• Credit Risk Policies & Procedures. : Develop & implement company policies, maintaining an understanding of investment landscape over time
• Investment Team Systems: Design & implement team-wide systems to measure, mitigate, manage, and limit credit risk exposures; regularly check in with junior officers to implement team-wide improvements

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, & FSA
• Flexible work environment, generous leave policies, and global holidays
• Remote workforce with stipends to set up work-from-home
• Parental leave
• Monthly stipend for meals & phone
• Annual professional development funds
• An annual, in-person retreat
• Make a tangible impact by addressing the world’s urgent challenges