Director of Africa
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Millar Cameron is recruiting a Director of Africa for an established international impact investment firm in Nairobi. The role leads regional investments across Sub-Saharan Africa, manages the African portfolio, supports fundraising and strategy, and develops the Nairobi-based investment team.
- Lead equity, debt and mezzanine investments across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Oversee the African investment portfolio, governance, value creation and exits.
- Build the investment pipeline and support the firm's African growth strategy.
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Millar Cameron is recruiting a Director of Africa for an established international impact investment firm in Nairobi. The role leads regional investments across Sub-Saharan Africa, manages the African portfolio, supports fundraising and strategy, and develops the Nairobi-based investment team.
- Lead equity, debt and mezzanine investments across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Oversee the African investment portfolio, governance, value creation and exits.
- Build the investment pipeline and support the firm's African growth strategy.
- Partner with institutional investors, development finance institutions and co-investors.
- Lead and develop the Nairobi-based investment team.
- Serve on the firm's Management Committee and represent the African business.
- Requires at least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
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- Required10+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- PreferredPractical evidence in internship, finance, Investment professionalThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
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About the job
Millar Cameron is partnering with an established international impact investment firm to appoint a
Director of Africa
, based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Our client is a well-established investment manager with a strong track record across Africa and Asia, investing in businesses that expand access to financial services for underserved communities. Its investment activities span MSME finance, affordable housing, asset financing, agri-finance and emerging opportunities in fintech and climate finance.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished investment professional to take responsibility for the firm’s African investment activities, lead an established regional team and contribute to the organisation’s broader strategy and growth.
As a member of the Management Committee, the successful candidate will combine hands-on investment expertise with the commercial judgement, entrepreneurial drive and leadership capabilities required to shape the next phase of the firm’s development in Africa.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead investment origination, assessment, structuring and execution across Sub-Saharan Africa, covering equity, debt and mezzanine investments.
- Develop a strong investment pipeline, identifying attractive opportunities, priority markets and emerging investment themes.
- Oversee the African investment portfolio, including performance monitoring, value creation, governance and exits.
- Represent the firm on portfolio company boards and work closely with management teams to support sustainable business growth.
- Contribute to the firm’s investment strategy, capital allocation decisions and future growth initiatives.
- Support fundraising activities and develop relationships with institutional investors, development finance institutions, co-investors and other capital providers.
- Lead and develop the Nairobi-based investment team, fostering a collaborative, accountable and high-performing culture.
- Represent the African business within the firm’s Management Committee and contribute to wider organisational leadership.
- Candidate Profile
- We are seeking a commercially astute and entrepreneurial investment professional with a strong track record of investing across African markets.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, ideally 15+, with significant exposure to African or emerging-market investments.
- Substantial private equity transaction experience, including direct responsibility for originating, structuring, executing and managing investments.
- Strong financial analysis, valuation, due diligence and investment structuring capabilities.
- Experience in financial inclusion, financial services, MSME finance, fintech, agri-finance or adjacent investment sectors.
- A demonstrated ability to manage investment portfolios, engage with senior management teams and contribute to value creation.
- Experience leading and developing investment professionals.
- Experience living and working in Africa, with strong relationships across the investment ecosystem, including financial institutions, investors, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders.
- Experience building investor relationships or supporting capital raising, with the appetite to play an increasingly proactive role in fundraising.