About SIMA LLC
Social Investment Managers and Advisors (SIMA) LLC is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is an asset management company focused on bottom-of-the-pyramid investment opportunities with commercial returns and clear social benefits. SIMA is focused on double-bottom-line investment, advisory services, and the creation of social businesses in the areas of financial inclusion, solar energy, affordable housing, and education in some of the poorest countries in the world namely sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. SIMA believes in transparency, inclusive decision-making, and innovative thinking. SIMA’s Managing Partners are among the longest-serving social investment fund managers and actively contributed to the development of the social impact investment industry. SIMA has a presence in the US, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Pakistan, and India.
SIMA has recently closed a USD 150 million Debt fund focused on C&I solar developers in Africa and is looking to strengthen its investment team.
Responsibilities
- Conduct primary and secondary market research related to small-scale renewable energy (C&I) solar developers in Africa.
- Sourcing and originating new deals for the pipeline, developing relationships with target companies.
- Developing and vetting potential opportunities
- Understand the fundamentals of the target companies, their business models, markets, and macroeconomic environment.
- Writing investment memos and presenting findings to the Investment Committee.
- Supporting the firm in all deal-related tasks, including on-site due diligence in emerging markets, financial and credit analysis, and deal structuring.
- Maintain a well-controlled operating environment.
Requirements
- Management degree; possession of or completion of the exam series in relevant certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, or FRM is preferred.
- Strong quantitative skills, a high degree of proficiency with Excel, and applied financial modeling experience.
- Candidates within South Africa.
- Track record of producing results and managing multiple projects and assignments concurrently.
- Exposure to the renewable energy sector.
- At least 2-8 years experience in deal sourcing, deal appraisal, and structuring, in corporate banking, emerging market investing, and impact investing in the renewable energy sector.
- Project finance background and prior experience in lending or raising money for solar energy projects in Africa at either a commercial lending institute or a developer.
- Track record of producing results and managing multiple projects and assignments concurrently.
- A high level of passion, entrepreneurial energy, personal initiative, and responsibility.
- Strong cultural understanding and skills to communicate effectively across multiple geographies.
- Strong negotiating and team-working skills.
- Socially orientated and desire to create a positive impact on society.
Our benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Great international work environment
- Excellent ongoing training
- Growth opportunities
