Investment Associate

Location: Kampala, Uganda (with regional responsibilities)
Reports to: Management
Application Deadline: 15th June 2025

Transformational Business Network Africa (TBN Africa) is a non-profit organization that equips and supports high-potential entrepreneurs across East and Southern Africa to build sustainable businesses that create jobs and transform communities. Our Investment Advisory Services facilitate access to impact capital through our investor network by providing investment readiness support, transaction advisory, and post-investment services to SMEs.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Investment Associate to join our growing team in a pivotal role that supports the SMEs to become investment ready and access capital. This role involves supporting the Investment Advisory Services team in the following key areas:

• Investment Readiness: Assist entrepreneurs in developing strategic business plans, financial models, and investment pitch materials.

• Transaction Advisory: Support the development and management of the investor pipeline and network. Conduct financial modelling, capital structuring, deal structuring, and due diligence.

• Capacity Building: Facilitate training for entrepreneurs, support investor education initiatives, and represent the organization at relevant forums and workshops.

• Impact Measurement & Post-Investment Support: Monitor and report on impact metrics such as job creation, revenue growth, and profitability to clients, funders, and investors.

• Relationship Management: Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, consultants, service providers, and entrepreneurs.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or a related discipline.

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in investment/transaction advisory, management consulting, or related fields.

• Strong business acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset.

• Excellent financial modelling and investment analysis skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Preferred:

• Progress toward Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a strong advantage.
• Experience in legal and financial due diligence, fund or portfolio management, credit risk analysis, or SME lending.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.

At TBN Africa, you’ll join a passionate team committed to enabling African enterprises to thrive. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to systemic change through impactful investment work, operational excellence, and strategic support in a dynamic, mission-driven

organization.

Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to

admin@tbnetworkafrica.org by 15th June 2025.