INVESTMENT INTERN – NAIROBI
Company Description
Kuramo Capital Management (“Kuramo”) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in New York City with offices in Nairobi and Lagos. Registered as an investment advisor by the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘SEC*), Kuramo manages over USD 500 million, investing in fund managers of both private and public securities, as well as direct investments into private companies.
Kuramo’s objective is to realize long-term capital appreciation through its portfolio investments in or with substantial ties to sub-Saharan Africa. Kuramo invests in opportunities across multiple sectors, with a focus on the Financial Inclusion, Agribusiness, Manufacturing/Industrials, Energy & Renewables/ Climate, Business Services and Consumer Goods & Services
For more information, see www.kuramocapital.com.
Who can Apply?
We are looking for talented young individuals to join our Nairobi office. The selection criteria for the ideal candidates is provided below:
- Bachelor’s degree holder (or candidate), with excellent academic qualifications
- Relevant experience: A background in financial analysis, investment banking, equity research or private equity
Strong research and quantitative skills, to conduct in-depth analysis on companies, sectors, geographies as well as benchmarking analysis - Great analytical and evaluative skills: Understanding of financial modelling and valuation competencies
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint Exceptional attention to detail
Driven, self-motivated individual who shows initiative and is a team player - Pursuit of CFA qualification is a plus
Roles & Responsibilities
Key roles and responsibilities of the Investment Interns will include the following:
- Conducting macroeconomic, capital markets and industry research
- Supporting the Kuramo investment team in drafting investment documents for internal audiences
- Supporting the Kuramo investment team in preparing financial models and valuation analysis
- Supporting the Kuramo investment team with portfolio management activities
- Supporting the Kuramo investment team in ad-hoc and operational assignments
Application & Selection Process
Interested candidates should send their CVs and cover letters by June 11th, 2025, to the following email address: careers@kuramocapital.com. Subject line should read “Investment Intern – Nairobi. Please note that only candidates whose profile meets the criteria will be contacted.