Principal Investments Associate

Job Functions

Oversee and drive the formulation and implementation of the optimization strategy for 2-3 existing portfolio companies
Oversee and drive the formulation and execution of the investment strategy for 2-3 new investment opportunities
Serve as primary custodian of all projects & portfolio companies under his/her control, managing all internal/external resources engaged on such projects
Directly oversee the performance and development of analysts, interns and fellows working on divisional projects
Work closely with and report directly to the divisional head and the executive management team of CardinalStone on assigned projects and other strategic issues as may be required
Work will likely require a reasonable amount of travel, mostly domestic travel to various company/project sites across Nigeria with some mix of international travel

Qualifications

Minimum Second Class Upper Degree from a top tier university
3-5 years experience in a management consulting, investment banking or general management/strategy role requiring strong financial modelling, analytical reasoning and presentation skills required
Interest in making a transition towards entrepreneurship, private equity or principal investing in emerging markets or sub-saharan Africa
Experience in emerging markets, particularly Nigeria is a plus

General CompetenciesThe candidate must demonstrate the following skills:

Superior analytical reasoning and problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills - able to succinctly express complex ideas (verbally and in writing)
Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and ability to work effectively as part of a team
Attention to detail and highly organized
Efficient and goal oriented
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

All applicants should register, upload their CV and apply for this vacancy via the Company’s website www.cardinal-stone.com on or before March 1, 2013.