Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Work Type: Full-Time
Salary: Not specified
Experience Level: Early Career (2+ years)
Application Deadline: Not specified
About Acumen
Acumen is a global impact investment organization on a mission to change the way the world tackles poverty.
Since 2001, Acumen has deployed patient capital into businesses delivering essential services such as healthcare, energy, agriculture, education, and financial inclusion to underserved populations. Across Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the United States, Acumen has invested over $154 million in 167 companies, impacting more than 500 million lives.
This is capital with conviction. Measured not only in returns, but in lives changed.
About Acumen West Africa
Acumen West Africa, established in 2011, is a key regional driver of the organization’s global mission.
Operating across sectors like agriculture, clean energy, and workforce development, the team identifies and supports early-stage companies that are redefining how critical services reach low-income communities. Beyond capital, the office acts as a hub for ecosystem building, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and policy leaders to accelerate systemic change.
This is where local insight meets global ambition.
The Opportunity
This role is built for analytical thinkers who want their spreadsheets to mean something.
As an Investment Analyst, you will sit at the core of deal-making and portfolio management, evaluating early-stage ventures through both financial and impact lenses. You will help identify high-potential companies, conduct rigorous due diligence, and shape investment decisions that directly influence livelihoods across West Africa.
It is equal parts finance, strategy, and purpose.
What You’ll Do
Deal Sourcing & Market Intelligence
Identify and evaluate investment opportunities addressing critical needs for underserved populations
Conduct market research to uncover trends, sectors, and emerging business models
Build relationships to strengthen deal flow pipelines across the region
Investment Analysis & Due Diligence
Perform financial modeling, valuation analysis, and risk assessments
Analyze company performance, growth potential, and operational dynamics
Evaluate both financial returns and social impact potential
Synthesize insights into clear investment recommendations
Investment Execution
Prepare and present investment memos to the Investment Committee
Support transaction structuring aligned with risk and return considerations
Collaborate with legal teams to finalize and close deals
Portfolio & Impact Management
Support performance tracking, data collection, and portfolio analysis
Assist in impact assessments in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Monitor portfolio companies and contribute to operational insights
Ecosystem & Strategic Support
Build and nurture relationships within the impact investing ecosystem
Support fundraising, partnerships, and strategic initiatives
Contribute to thought leadership, reports, and external communications
Requirements
Core Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of investment or underwriting experience
Authorization to work in Nigeria
Technical Capabilities
Strong understanding of financial statements and financial modeling
Ability to analyze historical performance and forecast future scenarios
Experience conducting due diligence on private companies
Familiarity with early-stage businesses and entrepreneurship ecosystems
Professional Skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking ability
Clear communication and storytelling capability
Ability to work independently and under pressure
High attention to detail and structured problem-solving approach
Mindset & Cultural Fit
Curiosity-driven thinker who questions assumptions
Resilient and adaptable in fast-changing environments
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
Deep interest in social enterprise and serving underserved communities
Values Alignment
Commitment to Acumen’s values including integrity, humility, accountability, and leadership
Demonstrated empathy, self-awareness, and coachability
Ability to listen actively and engage thoughtfully across diverse perspectives
Strong relationship-building skills grounded in respect and trust
Why This Role Matters
Markets often overlook the people who need them most.
This role exists to rewrite that equation.
You are not just analyzing investments. You are allocating belief, backing entrepreneurs who are building systems where none existed, and helping redefine how capital serves society.
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