About this role
Investor Relations Specialist
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 6 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical and relationship-driven Investor Relations Specialist to support our IR and fundraising activities. You will primarily manage and service existing investor relationships, with a major focus on Future of Work Funds 1 and 2. You will also support fundraising for new vehicles, translate financial and impact data into clear insights, and manage high-stakes external engagements with institutional investors, DFIs, and foundations.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Investor Engagement: Manage day-to-day communications, coordinate enquiries, prepare briefing notes, and track follow-ups with existing investors.
- Reporting & Analytics: Synthesize financial, portfolio, and impact data into dashboards and investor-facing narratives. Coordinate inputs from Finance, Impact, and country teams.
- Due Diligence: Support responses to investor DDQs and maintain the investor data room.
- Fundraising Support: Research prospective investors (DFIs, family offices, etc.) and prepare pitch decks and fundraising materials.
- Information Management: Maintain CRM data, trackers, and market research.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Educational Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field (required).
Technical Skills and Experience:
- 6+ years of relevant professional experience in investor relations, asset management, banking, consulting, corporate finance, or development finance. Experience in the education sector, financial services, or impact investing is a strong advantage.
- Strong financial literacy, analytical skills, and experience managing data rooms and CRM systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport, manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, and present information clearly in both written and verbal forms.
- High level of proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Self-directed, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities, measure progress against targets, and meet consistent deadlines.
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