Investment Associate in Financial Inclusion Debt
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst, Risk Manager/Analyst, Corporate Finance, Financial Advisor / Consultant
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Ability is a leading Swiss impact asset manager with deep expertise in private market investing across emerging markets. The company provides debt and equity financing to financial institutions, enterprises and mid-market funds, designed to generate measurable positive outcomes for people and planet alongside competitive financial returns. Impact and ESG are embedded throughout the investment process and supported by active engagement. As of 31 March 2026, respons
Ability manages USD 6 billion in assets invested across around 70 countries and works with institutional, private and public sector investors to invest capital at scale.
Founded in 2003, respons
Ability has deployed more than USD 17.8 billion in impact investments. Since 2022, respons
Ability has been part of M&G Investments, a business of M&G plc, a global savings and investments group with asset management and insurance capabilities and a long-term institutional ownership base.
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Our Financial Inclusion Debt team is looking for an additional colleague in the function of an
Investment Associate in Financial Inclusion Debt
This job opportunity related to our investment funds' activities in the in Sub-Saharan Africa region to provide senior and subordinated debt to microfinance and other financial institutions. It is made for a qualified candidate who is eager to support the further growth in the region.
Your Main Tasks- Developing, managing and growing respons
Ability’s financial sector debt investments in the region - Credit risk analysis of counter parties and their market risks within the region, both on-site and off-site, involving due diligence and scoring exercises
- Interaction and cooperation with the risk management team, investment committee, transaction team and external parties to implement and structure transactions
- Responsible for the full investment cycle, including sourcing, due diligence, implementation, portfolio management and monitoring
- Representing the company at conferences, seminars and other relevant events where appropriate and required
- The position requires frequent travelling in the region
- Degree in economics, business administration, finance, or a related field
- At least 3-4 years of relevant experience in the financial sector with an international environment, sound knowledge of Microfinance, SME finance and leasing business
- Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills; high interest for business development and proven commercial skills
- Flexible and self-reliant personality who enjoys and is able to work in an international environment
- Business proficient in English
- Interest in and enthusiasm for impact investments
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