Open Capital

<ul>
<li>Analysts will start with a rigorous training program to build strategic and financial skills, combining hands-on coaching and real-world experience in order to prepare you to assume responsibility as you grow in your role. Training is an integral part of this multi-year commitment and is funded by the company as part of this full-time position.</li>
<li>In this role the Analyst will support OCA projects and also our clients in 3-6 month rotating embedded placements. You will quickly build diverse experience, working with senior-level clients and senior management within our team and offering unprecedented opportunities for personal and professional growth.</li>
<li>We are looking for exceptional, ambitious, innovative graduates who are looking for growth and learning and making an impact through their work. You should be able to begin work full time in Sept 2024.</li>
</ul>
Roles And Responsibilities.
<ul>
<li>Analysing new business opportunities</li>
<li>Creating and managing new systems and overseeing client budgeting.</li>
<li>Performing market research, developing financial models, and creating presentations for clients.</li>
<li>Developing insightful analysis and problem-solving through analytical and organizational tasks</li>
</ul>
As we continue to deepen our reach in the broader African market, there will continue to be many opportunities to engage across Sub Saharan Africa. The right candidate should be excited and genuinely motivated by the challenging strategic and financial questions we answer for our clients. 
Academic Qualifications/ Skills And Experience
<ul>
<li>Minimum of a second-class degree from an accredited university;</li>
<li>Graduating year – 2022, 2023 or 2024</li>
<li>Proficient skills in MS Office; specifically excel and word;</li>
<li>Attention to detail and desire to learn;</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, and analytical abilities;</li>
<li>Ability to multi-task and get things done;</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively in a team;</li>
<li>Strong academic performance in any discipline and a clear understanding of business;</li>
<li>Desire to learn and grow while being exposed to new industries and business issues;</li>
<li>Fluency in English is required;</li>
<li>Kenyan national or possess valid work authorization;</li>
<li>Enjoy solving challenging strategic and financial questions;</li>
</ul>

Analyst

The Role
<ul>
<li>You will work on multiple client engagements across a range of industries, with a focus on developing growth strategies, supporting financial transactions, advising on market innovation and thought leadership, and more. You will work closely with teams of Project Leaders and Analysts and engage directly with clients.</li>
</ul>
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Work alongside our world-class team to help clients solve difficult and important challenges to their growth and to impact across African markets and economies;</li>
<li>Support to design growth strategies and/or new financial products, structure transactions, enable investment readiness for innovative companies, and more;</li>
<li>Create financial models, conduct market research and analysis, strategic planning and supporting client presentations and communication;</li>
<li>Develop highly-impactful written, visual and quantitative deliverables (in Word, PPT and Excel) with increasingly autonomy and ownership.</li>
</ul>
Who you are You want to make a difference in your work and share our optimism for what we can achieve! You have…
<ul>
<li>4-5+ of years of proven working experience in management consulting, investment banking, investing, or a high-growth business with significant responsibility for client projects deliverables and client service;</li>
<li>Strong communication skills and excellent analytical abilities, ability to distil information quickly and structure solutions to problems;</li>
<li>Ability to effectively work with clients at all levels and backgrounds;</li>
<li>Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. MBA or advanced degree is an added advantage but not required;</li>
<li>Professional fluency in English. Applicants interested in Abidjan &amp; Dakar locations should be fluent in both French and English.</li>
</ul>

Senior Associate

The Role:
<ul>
<li>In this role you will oversee our company's training and professional development programs. You will work closely with our senior management team. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive learning strategies to enhance employee skills and knowledge.</li>
</ul>
Role and Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Develop and implement employee training programs aligned with OCA’s objectives, including structured and on the job learning initiatives.</li>
<li>Review and revamp broader existing L&amp;D initiatives to better meet current and future org requirements.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the Company leadership to identify training needs and create tailored development plans.</li>
<li>Design and deliver engaging learning content using various methods (e.g., workshops, e-learning, simulations).</li>
<li>Assess training effectiveness through feedback, surveys, and performance metrics; make improvements as needed.</li>
<li>Research and recommend innovative learning technologies and methodologies to improve learning outcomes.</li>
<li>Oversee the management of the Learning Management System (LMS) and other training platforms, ensuring content relevancy and accessibility.</li>
<li>Coach and Manage the Learning and Development Officer as they coordinate all training activities across the business.</li>
<li>Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in learning and development.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications, Skills and experience
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, Business Administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.</li>
<li>Proven 2 years experience in learning and development, preferably in a managerial role. Experience in a professional Services or consulting firm is an added advantage.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theories.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively, manage multiple projects, and drive initiatives to completion.</li>
<li>Proficiency in learning management systems and e-learning platforms</li>
<li>Certifications in instructional design, training facilitation, or related fields are a plus.</li>
<li>Experience with talent management, performance management, or organizational development</li>
</ul>

Learning and Development Manager

The Analyst Role
<ul>
<li>In this role the analyst support OCA projects and our clients in 3-6 month rotating embedded placements. Through the 3-6 months placements you will quickly build diverse experience, working with senior-level clients and senior management within our team and offering unprecedented opportunities for personal and professional growth. Analysts will start with a rigorous training program to build strategic and financial skills, combining hands-on coaching and real-world experience in order to prepare you to assume responsibility as you grow in your role. Training is an integral part of this multi-year commitment and is funded by the company as part of this full-time position.</li>
</ul>
We are looking for exceptional, ambitious, innovative graduates who are looking for growth and learning and making an impact through their work. You should be able to begin work full time either in May 2024 or Sept 2024;
Roles and responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Analysing new business opportunities.</li>
<li>Creating and managing new systems and overseeing client budgeting.</li>
<li>Performing market research, developing financial models, and creating presentations for clients.</li>
<li>Developing insightful analysis and problem-solving through analytical and organizational tasks.</li>
</ul>
You will join us at an exciting time – we are seeking to achieve broad, ambitious growth goals, and can now leverage a strong international brand in the impact investing and frontier market space. As we look to deepen our reach in the broader African market, there will continue to be many opportunities to engage across Sub Saharan Africa. The right candidate should be excited and genuinely motivated by the challenging strategic and financial questions we answer for our clients.
Academic Qualifications/ Skills and Experience
<ul>
<li>Minimum of a second-class degree from an accredited university;</li>
<li>Graduating year – 2021, 2022 or 2023</li>
<li>Proficient skills in MS Office; specifically excel and word;</li>
<li>Attention to detail and desire to learn;</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, and analytical abilities;</li>
<li>Ability to multi-task and get things done;</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively in a team;</li>
<li>Strong academic performance in any discipline and a clear understanding of business;</li>
<li>Desire to learn and grow while being exposed to new industries and business issues;</li>
<li>Fluency in English is required;</li>
<li>Kenyan national or possess valid work authorization;</li>
<li>Enjoy solving challenging strategic and financial questions;</li>
</ul>

The Role
<ul>
<li>You are a senior member of our management, at the heart of Open Capital. You oversee multiple client projects, serve as a thought partner to many of the world’s most exciting and impactful development partners, investors, and businesses, and build a platform to drive OCA’s mission.</li>
</ul>
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Participating and driving the overall strategic direction of the company, working closely with our Partners and the rest of the senior management team.</li>
<li>Identifying client challenges and opportunities for growth and developing and implementing strategies to address them effectively and supporting implementation.</li>
<li>Serving as a thought leader and trusted advisor to senior-level clients, collaborating with them to co-creating initiatives and structuring new projects.</li>
<li>Overseeing client project management and work planning, taking significant responsibility for key milestones and deliverables.</li>
<li>Managing, coaching and developing teams of Project Leaders, Associates, and Analysts, providing guidance and supporting in project execution.</li>
<li>Assuming management responsibility for OCA's growth, including budgeting, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.</li>
<li>Leverage OCA's international brand in the impact investing and frontier market space to achieve ambitious growth goals.</li>
<li>Overseeing business development and new idea origination, building your own deep networks and developing innovative solutions with our Partners</li>
<li>Leading internal strategic initiatives and contributing to the development and implementation of organizational policies and processes</li>
<li>Participating in internal management platforms like internal Committees to ensure quality decision-making.</li>
<li>Reinforcing the firm culture and earning trust internally &amp; externally as thought leader.</li>
</ul>
Who you are
You want to make a difference in your work and share our optimism for what we can achieve! You have…
<ul>
<li>10+ years of proven experience at a top global management consulting or development consulting firm or experience as an entrepreneur or leader in a high-growth business, with significant responsibility for deliverables, partnership formation, and client service.</li>
<li>MBA or advanced degree helpful but not required.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to manage, coach and lead teams.</li>
<li>Proven ability to set strategies and drive these to completion, taking ownership of the results.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills and analytical abilities and insightful, structured way of presenting information.</li>
<li>Adaptability and ability to work across functions. </li>
<li>Ability to effectively work with clients at all levels and backgrounds, managing complex situations with many stakeholders. Experience in Africa is preferred but not required.</li>
<li>Interest in sectors helping drive African economies, such as agriculture, energy access, financial services, healthcare, among others  </li>
<li>Professional fluency in English with fluency in French or African languages as a strong plus. Applicants interested in Abidjan &amp; Dakar locations should be fluent in both French and English</li>
</ul>

Principal, Consulting

The Role
<ul>
<li>This is a full-time role based in Nairobi, which entails working with our Systems and Business Processes manager in supporting the teams across our offices. The key roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:</li>
</ul>
Solutions Development &amp; Support
<ul>
<li>Building internal software solutions using available tools to address problems in existing systems and processes</li>
<li>Introducing and implementing systems innovations for seamless operations.</li>
<li>Supporting and supervising the work of external developers and solutions providers.</li>
</ul>
Business Process Improvement
<ul>
<li>Working closely with various business teams to understand existing business processes, and to propose and implement improvements where necessary.</li>
<li>Supporting the development and maintenance of a catalogue of business process improvement initiatives.</li>
<li>Supporting the development and maintenance of business process documentation.</li>
</ul>
Data Management &amp; Analytics
<ul>
<li>Building data solutions that can be used to enable and support business decisions. This will involve creation of data extraction and analytics workflows, as well as dashboards for consumption by various internal business teams.</li>
<li>Maintaining security of internal OCA data and integrity.</li>
</ul>
Internal Technology Research
<ul>
<li>Conducting internal technology research and recommend the best technology solutions to enhance OCA business operations.</li>
</ul>
Your skills and experience
<ul>
<li>At least 2 years of work experience in technology solutions development or similar role</li>
<li>A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related course.</li>
<li>Excellent software development skills. Good Knowledge of JavaScript and one back-end programming language – Python, PHP, C, etc.</li>
<li>Good knowledge of relational databases, and experience in working with at least one.</li>
<li>Good understanding of Google workspace tools i.e DataStudio, AppScripts etc</li>
<li>Ability to identify problems in systems and processes and offering solutions that respond to those needs.</li>
<li>Ability to work with business teams, understanding business problems and developing requirements and solution documents</li>
<li>A strong problem solver interested in discovering new ideas and new ways of doing things using technology</li>
<li>Ability to drive internal research on new and existing technology within the business.</li>
<li>A strong team player able to work with cross-functional teams to understand problems and offer suitable solutions.</li>
<li>Strong ability and willingness to help your team succeed by sharing knowledge and mentoring your colleagues.</li>
<li>Ability to maintain strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Excellent command in written and spoken English</li>
<li>Right to work in Kenya</li>
</ul>

Technology Associate

The Role
In this role the analyst support OCA projects and our clients in 3-6 month rotating embedded placements. Through the 3-6 months placements you will quickly build diverse experience, working with senior-level clients and senior management within our team and offering unprecedented opportunities for personal and professional growth. Analysts will start with a rigorous training program to build strategic and financial skills, combining hands-on coaching and real-world experience in order to prepare you to assume responsibility as you grow in your role. Training is an integral part of this multi-year commitment and is funded by the company as part of this full-time position.
We are looking for exceptional, ambitious, innovative graduates who are looking for growth and learning and making an impact through their work. You should be able to begin work full time in Oct 2023;
Key responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Analysing new business opportunities.</li>
<li>Creating and managing new systems and overseeing client budgeting.</li>
<li>Performing market research, developing financial models, and creating presentations for clients.</li>
<li>Developing insightful analysis and problem-solving through analytical and organizational tasks.</li>
</ul>
Academic Qualifications/ Skills and Experience
<ul>
<li>Minimum of a second-class degree from an accredited university;</li>
<li>Graduating year – 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 or 2023</li>
<li>Proficient skills in MS Office; specifically excel and word;</li>
<li>Attention to detail and desire to learn;</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, and analytical abilities;</li>
<li>Ability to multi-task and get things done;</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively in a team;</li>
<li>Strong academic performance in any discipline and a clear understanding of business;</li>
<li>Desire to learn and grow while being exposed to new industries and business issues;</li>
<li>Fluency in English is required;</li>
<li>Kenyan national or possess valid work authorization;</li>
<li>Enjoy solving challenging strategic and financial questions;</li>
</ul>
What we offer
An exciting opportunity to work with a great diverse team driven towards a great vision and Impact work. Continuous learning and development.
<ul>
<li>Exposure to diverse clients across Sub Saharan Africa</li>
<li>Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.</li>
<li>Unlimited space to grow and be innovative.</li>
<li>Growth of professional network</li>
<li>Exposure to a variety of sectors during projects/assignments</li>
</ul>

Your skills and experience
We are looking for exceptional leaders and executers who share our motivation and drive.  Project Leaders should feel comfortable leading multiple client projects, developing complex strategies and analyses, contributing fresh ideas, and feeling personally accountable for the impact we achieve. Our team is energetic and driven and we are quick to reward performance and initiative. We are open to a variety of backgrounds but top candidates will typically have the following:
<ul>
<li>5-10+ years of proven experience at a top global management consulting firm, investment firm, or experience as an entrepreneur or leader in a high-growth business, with significant responsibility for deliverables and client service;</li>
<li>Significant experience leading relevant projects, including strong communication skills and analytical abilities;</li>
<li>Ability to effectively work with clients at all levels and backgrounds;</li>
<li>Interest in guiding teams and mentoring our analysts &amp; junior team members;</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in emerging markets and particularly Africa experience is preferred but not required.</li>
<li>Excellent command in written and spoken English is required.</li>
<li>Applicants interested in Abidjan &amp; Dakar locations should be fluent in French and English.</li>
</ul>

Project Leader

Your skills and experience
We are looking for exceptional leaders and executers who share our motivation and drive.  Senior Project Leaders should feel comfortable leading multiple client projects, developing complex strategies and analyses, contributing fresh ideas, and feeling personally accountable for the impact we achieve. Our team is energetic and driven and we are quick to reward performance and initiative. We are open to a variety of backgrounds, but top candidates will typically have the following:
<ul>
<li>10-15+ years of proven experience at a top global management consulting firm, investment firm, or experience as an entrepreneur or leader in a high-growth business, with significant responsibility for deliverables and client service;</li>
<li>Significant experience leading complex projects, including strong communication skills and analytical abilities;</li>
<li>Ability to effectively work with clients at all levels and backgrounds;</li>
<li>Interest in guiding teams and mentoring our analysts &amp; junior team members;</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in emerging markets and particularly Africa experience is preferred but not required.</li>
<li>Excellent command in written and spoken English is required.</li>
<li>Applicants interested in Abidjan &amp; Dakar locations should be fluent in French and English.</li>
</ul>

Senior Project Leader

Senior Project Leaders work closely with our clients to develop business &amp; industry strategies, structure capital raises, and build creative approaches to broad development challenges. We count on you to own outcomes, interacting with senior clients around the world, managing multiple OCA teams, and developing deliverables that achieve results.
You will join Open Capital at an exciting time – we are seeking to achieve broad, ambitious growth goals, and leverage our strong international brand in the impact investing and frontier market space. We are being called to solve challenges in many diverse frontier markets – from Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa to Sierra Leone, Niger, and the DRC. The right candidate should be excited to take on a new level of responsibility and genuinely motivated by the challenging strategic and financial questions we answer for our clients.
Your skills and experience
We are looking for exceptional leaders and executers who share our motivation and drive.  Senior Project Leaders should feel comfortable leading multiple client projects, developing complex strategies and analyses, contributing fresh ideas, and feeling personally accountable for the impact we achieve. Our team is energetic and driven and we are quick to reward performance and initiative. We are open to a variety of backgrounds, but top candidates will typically have the following:
<ul>
<li>10-15+ years of proven experience at a top global management consulting firm, investment firm, or experience as an entrepreneur or leader in a high-growth business, with significant responsibility for deliverables and client service;</li>
<li>Significant experience leading complex projects, including strong communication skills and analytical abilities;</li>
<li>Ability to effectively work with clients at all levels and backgrounds;</li>
<li>Interest in guiding teams and mentoring our analysts &amp; junior team members;</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in emerging markets and particularly Africa experience is preferred but not required.</li>
<li>Excellent command in written and spoken English is required.</li>
<li>Applicants interested in Abidjan &amp; Dakar locations should be fluent in French and English.</li>
</ul>