Topic: 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.

Still available till March 1, 2013