.**About the job**The Investment Officer will work with internal and external experts as required in the best interests of our partners and Oikocredit. He/she will act as a relationship manager, translating market developments and client needs into opportunities to create impact and do business. Although specialised in a specific sector, the Investment Officer is conversant with Oikocredit's strategy, sectors and its products & services.**Key Responsibilities**:**A. Portfolio Development**:- Establish a robust network for sourcing investment opportunities in line with our focus areas.- Identify, evaluate, and execute a pipeline of investment opportunities.- Build a diversified portfolio of assets through direct investments or partnerships.- Develop and implement financial models and systems for comprehensive project analysis.- Responsible for the end-to-end investment cycle including identification, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, documentation, and closing of transactions.- Produce detailed financing proposals and present them to the Investment Committee.**B. Portfolio Management**:- Maintain and manage relationships with project partners, co-financiers, legal advisors, and other relevant stakeholders.- Monitor the financial, social, and environmental performance of investments, and conduct periodic reviews and site visits.- Provide detailed performance reports to management and the board.**C. Supporting Regional Investment Officers**:- Contribute to the development and enhancement of skills and knowledge within the regional investment teams.- Evaluate project opportunities and collaborate with regional investment officers on structuring deals.- Support negotiation and transaction structuring activities alongside regional teams.**Qualifications, Skills, and Experience**:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.- Minimum of 5 years' experience in banking, structured finance or project finance and economic development with a proven track record of sourcing, structuring and closing investments.- Strong analytical skills- Solid understanding of and abilitily to evaluate compnay financial statements,- Strong proficiency in financial modelling and advanced financial modelling,- Excellent communication skills in English- Extensive user skills of Microsoft Excel and computer literacy in general- Ability to work independently within an international team.**This job might be for you if you**:Seek to advance your career in the agri business and financial inclusion sectorHave a keen interest in environmental, social and development issuesEnjoy building and maintaining business relationshipsAre willing to travel frequently (up to 20% of the time)Are committed to the mission of Oikocredit**Benefits*****:- An inclusive, international, and diverse work environment.- Flexible work arrangements supporting a good work-life balance.- Access to training and professional development opportunities