Jumia Nigeria Recruitment 2023 for Investor Relations Manager

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Investor Relations Manager

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full time

Job Description

• Looking for an experienced finance professional to join the Jumia Investor Relations & Corporate Development team, reporting to the SVP Investor Relations & Corporate Development.
• This person will be a key contact point for investors and research analysts and work in close partnership with a number of internal parties including the senior leadership of Jumia, Finance and FP&A, Business Intelligence, Legal and Public Relations.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Central role in the preparation of quarterly earnings materials including review and analysis of financial performance and drafting of all relevant communication materials: earnings release, presentation, script and Q&A
• Monitor sell-side research and maintain analyst consensus model
• Conduct peer reporting benchmarking analysis to identify key industry trends relevant to Jumia
• Assist with investor targeting and engagement. Manage the Investor Relations calendar including the planning of investor conferences, non-deal roadshows etc.
• Assist in handling investors and analysts’ enquiries, ensuring responses are timely, accurate and consistent with the agreed upon messages and disclosures
• Assist in the preparation of strategic updates for the Supervisory Board
• Support fundraising efforts including transaction planning and execution

ESG:

• Assist in developing the Jumia sustainability strategy and disclosure targets
• Engage internal stakeholders across key functions to embed sustainability practices in the business
• Prepare periodic ESG updates for public market participants

Corporate Development:

• Assist in portfolio optimization efforts, including asset acquisitions and disposals
• Coordinate due diligence efforts across internal teams and external advisers, including financial, commercial, legal and tax
• Assist with financial modeling for valuation purposes
• Assist with transaction structuring and closing

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics or a similar field. CFA a plus, but not required.
• 7+ years experience working in financial services: investment banking, equity research, investor relations, private equity, audit or related work.
• Strong financial and investment analysis capabilities, including experience with financial modeling and valuation.  Experience with Factset or similar service is a plus.
• Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills with strong attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Confident in public speaking and Q&A situations.

We Offer

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
• A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders