Investment Advisor at OBSIDIAN Capital Limited
We are a Principal Investment firm, established in 2014 with one purpose – transform African lives by creating companies that deliver sustained, long-term beneficial impact. We are a Principal Investment firm, established in 2014 with one purpose – transform African lives by creating companies that deliver sustained, long-term beneficial impact.Job Description
We’re looking for an Investment Advisor / Investment Manager with strong financial expertise, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset to join our team.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Design and implement tailored investment strategies for clients.
Conduct financial analysis, valuations, and market research to identify opportunities.
Prepare and present investment proposals, pitch decks, and portfolio reviews.
Manage client relationships and grow assets under management.
Support transaction execution, including financial modeling and due diligence.
Monitor market trends and anticipate risks/opportunities.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Requirements
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field (CFA/Master’s is a plus).
4–7 years’ experience in investment advisory, portfolio management, or investment banking.
Strong analytical, modeling, and valuation skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Entrepreneurial, innovative, and client-focused mindset.
Strong network and relationship management skills.
Excellent ability to speak and write the English language
Proficient in MacOS Keynote, Numbers and Pages
Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel & Word
Proficient in financial modelling
Diligent, with excellent attention to detail
Strong research & analysis skills.
Able to synthesise and present complex information simply.
Result-oriented, able to deliver on time, under pressure.
Highly adaptable, able to deal with ambiguity and change
Able to handle confidential matters with absolute discretion
Able to work in a fast-paced team with minimal supervision.
Proactive, with good decision-making capacity
Must be mature and reliable.
