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Internal Investment researcher
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18 September 2026 (14 hours ago)
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16 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Investment decisions partnerships and public positioning all depend on having the right information at the right time. As the Internal Researcher you will turn complex market developments sector intelligence and stakeholder information into clear actionable insights that support investment decisions and strengthen our voice in African investment.
Who are we searching for
- Youre a sharp researcher who understands investment business and the African market context.
- Youre highly curious and able to track developments across multiple sectors identify what matters and explain why it matters.
- Youre strong at market and competitive research with the ability to turn large amounts of information into concise decision-ready briefs.
- Youre analytical and commercially minded with a strong ability to identify patterns opportunities risks and relevant developments.
- Youre a strong writer who can build factual well-supported content and briefing materials without losing sight of the bigger picture.
Your responsibilities
- You will monitor developments across energy real estate agriculture infrastructure technology and hospitality identifying the developments most relevant to our investment interests.
- You will prepare a weekly sector digest that goes beyond sharing articles providing clear context and the so what behind each development.
- You will conduct research for potential investments partnerships and market entries covering market sizing competitive landscapes regulatory environments comparable deals and key players.
- You will turn research findings into structured one-pagers and concise memos that can be reviewed ahead of meetings and decisions.
- You will prepare stakeholder intelligence briefs ahead of meetings with government officials potential partners investors and advisors.
- You will research stakeholders backgrounds track records interests public statements and areas of potential alignment or leverage.
- You will track competitors and other major players across relevant sectors including major development finance institutions investment activity closed deals and regulatory developments.
- You will produce monthly competitive and market landscape updates organized by sector.
- You will support LinkedIn content development by researching topics identifying supporting data and examples and developing the factual backbone for monthly content.
- You will prepare briefing decks for conferences media interviews and panels including key talking points relevant data anticipated questions and areas to take or avoid.
- You will work closely with the content team owning the research and substance while supporting the team responsible for voice positioning and final polish.
To be considered you should have
- A bachelors degree in Business Economics Finance International Relations Research or a related field.
- Experience in research investment strategy consulting business intelligence journalism or a related analytical role.
- Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate information from multiple sources and identify what is genuinely relevant.
- Strong understanding of African business and investment markets particularly the ability to follow developments across multiple sectors.
- Experience conducting market research competitive analysis stakeholder research or investment-related research.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to turn complex information into clear and concise briefs and memos.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to connect market developments to potential opportunities risks and implications.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate well-supported research under deadlines.
- Ability to work independently manage multiple research priorities and consistently deliver decision-ready information.
Why does this role matters
Good decisions start with good information. Your research will ensure we walk into every meeting investment discussion and decision with a clear understanding of the market the people involved and the opportunities or risks at play. You will also help turn that knowledge into substantive content that strengthens his position as a serious voice on African investment.
Challenges you may face in this role
- Tracking developments across six different sectors while identifying the information that genuinely matters.
- Turning large amounts of information into concise actionable intelligence rather than simply compiling research.
- Conducting research quickly enough to support time-sensitive investment partnership and meeting decisions.
- Balancing the depth required for investment research with the clarity needed for content and public-facing work.
The goodies
- Salary starting from 400000 (negotiable)
- This is a flexible part-time role.
- A role with direct exposure to investment decisions market intelligence and strategic opportunities across Africa.
- The opportunity to work across energy real estate agriculture infrastructure technology and hospitality.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders across government investment business and development finance.
- The opportunity to contribute to thought leadership and content that shapes conversations around African investment.
- A role where your research directly informs decisions meetings partnerships and public positioning.
