VIA - PRIVATE EQUITY AND VENTURE CAPITAL (1 POSITION) @ PROPARCO
Proparco, France's development finance institution, is seeking a highly motivated professional to join its East Africa Regional Office in Nairobi as a VIA (Volontariat International en Administration) within the Private Equity and Venture Capital team. This role represents a unique opportunity to work across a broad range of equity transactions in 10 countries across East Africa. The successful candidate will be involved in diverse investment stages, ranging from venture and growth-stage opportunities to more established private equity deals across several critical sectors, including healthcare, TMT, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, services, and agribusiness.
As a core member of the equity team, you will be exposed to the complete investment cycle, including origination, financial analysis, deal structuring, execution, portfolio monitoring, and value creation. Nairobi serves as one of the most dynamic private market hubs on the continent, and this role offers constant interaction with a wide array of stakeholders, such as entrepreneurs, PE and VC funds, co-investors, investment banks, and development finance institutions. This is a significant responsibility role intended for candidates with a genuine interest in impact investing and emerging markets.
As a core member of the equity team, you will be exposed to the complete investment cycle, including origination, financial analysis, deal structuring, execution, portfolio monitoring, and value creation. Nairobi serves as one of the most dynamic private market hubs on the continent, and this role offers constant interaction with a wide array of stakeholders, such as entrepreneurs, PE and VC funds, co-investors, investment banks, and development finance institutions. This is a significant responsibility role intended for candidates with a genuine interest in impact investing and emerging markets.
Key Requirements
Must be an EU national.
Must be aged 28 or under at the time of application.
Possess 1 to 3 years of experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Investment Banking.
Experience in transaction services or another relevant financial work field.
Demonstrated interest in impact investing within emerging markets.
Strong skills in financial analysis and modeling.
Capability to assist in deal structuring and execution phases.
Experience or knowledge in portfolio monitoring and value creation strategies.
Excellent communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, dynamic market environment.