Global Investor Relations Manager

One Acre Fund takes on debt to finance our working capital needs, resulting from purchasing agricultural inputs ahead of time and selling them on credit to farmers. You will join the Investor Relations team, which manages our debt needs, identifies and grows relationships with lenders, and advises on capital structure and liquidity management. The Investor Relations (IR) team is currently a team of 3 people, based in New York & Nairobi, and part of the larger Finance Division. You will report to the Investor Relations Director to independently develop a pipeline of debt investments.

Debt Raising

You will source and structure working capital financing deals from African banks and commercial financing actors in our operating countries. You will have an annual deal-making target in the 7-8 figure range (USD or USD equivalent). In particular, you will lead One Acre Fund’s innovative financing platform: local currency financing and structured working capital debt products (e.g., BOE, receivables financing)

Lead Investor Relations’ presence in SSA

You will lead the team’s presence in the region, participating in conferences, panels, and relevant investor events, and leading prospect and current investor visits to our operations. You will stay informed about market trends and deals in our countries of operations.

Contribute to Investor Relations’ team goals

You will weigh in on capital structure issues, liquidity monitoring, risk, and financing strategies, contribute to our external financial reporting, and assist on analysis, proposals, and reports as needed.

How to Apply

Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.