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Date Posted: Thursday, July 21, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Description
About Tugende
Tugende uses asset finance, technology, and a customer-centric model to help informal sector entrepreneurs dramatically increase their economic trajectory. Tugende’s core asset finance packages include medical and life insurance, training, safety equipment and digital credit profiles in addition to affordable asset financing for SMEs. By helping clients grow economically and build digital track records of responsibility, we are creating a long-term ecosystem for MSMEs to grow and thrive.
Tugende is tackling the credit gap for small businesses in Africa by enabling informal entrepreneurs to: 1) own income‑generating assets, 2) build a verifiable digital credit profile, and 3) earn future growth opportunities through the Tugende digital platform. This platform includes discounts, smartphones, e‑commerce opportunities, and on‑demand credit lines. Tugende has financed 52,000+ productive asset leases valued at over USD 35 million. The company has 750+ employees serving clients across 23 branches in Uganda and 10 in Kenya. Tugende is growing into new geographies and asset product lines including boat engines for fishermen and fridges for retail shops.

About the role
Tugende’s ongoing rapid growth is supported by regular capital raising and ongoing engagement with current investors. The Corporate Finance team leads these efforts and additionally provides financial analysis & research for company and investor needs. Reporting to the Head of Department, the Investor Relations Manager will drive all investor facing activity, including building and progressing relationships with potential new investors, and managing relationships, reporting and opportunities with all current investors.

Key functions for this role include:
• Pro-active sourcing of debt and equity capital from potential long-term investment partners, and management of a documented, disciplined pipeline of opportunities.
• Working with all relevant departments to produce and deliver regular financial and social impact reports for existing and potential investors.
• Presenting a consistent investor value proposition to Tugende’s investment community.
• Research and analysis of relevant investment trends and financial conditions positioning Tugende to succeed in a changing capital raising environment.
• Managing, monitoring and presenting a relevant summary of investor feedback regarding Tugende’s performance to the Senior Management Team.

The Tugende Investor Relations Manager will be required to perform the following key activities:
Sourcing
Build and maintain a pipeline of debt (and equity when required) transactions to fund Tugende’s growth.
Assist in preparing prospectuses for fundraising (capital and debt).
Monitoring of markets and macro financial environment.
Manage investor targeting and tracking systems.
Coordinate between all parties to ensure adherence to timely fundraising processes.

Due Diligence support
Assist in preparations for all the road shows and investor conferences both domestically and internationally.
Coordinate onsite and offsite due diligence with investors, including information requests and logistics.

Investor Relations
Represent Tugende to the investor community.
Produce reports and tailored analysis for existing and future lenders, shareholders and board.
Provide regular feedback to management and other stakeholders on news relevant to Tugende, their concerns, and investment criteria.

Team Development
Work closely with the financial operations and accounting team to share knowledge and build skills across finance functions. Hire and manage direct reports as the role grows.
Note: This job description gives a general guideline, and therefore does not include an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

Requirements
Detailed Skills and Experience requirements:
Technical skills:
Superior oral and written communication skills
Compelling presentation ability, both in producing written outputs and delivering verbally
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint

Knowledge:
Prior capital raising and investor reporting experience
Strong network in and understanding of some or all of the following:
Venture and private equity backed startup environment
Emerging markets and Africa, preferable East Africa in particular
Fintech and alternative lending models,
Impact investment, with focus on financial inclusion, digital inclusion and small business
Advanced understanding of financial statements

Personal Attributes and Abilities:
An excellent communicator, passionate educator and strong salesperson
Highly organized and process-driven
Ability to communicate and engage externally to represent Tugende and generate investor interest
Ability to partner closely with internal and external stakeholders, providing a dependable presence to move forward complex projects and ideas

Soft skills that align with Tugende core values:
The preferred candidate must be willing and ready to embrace our shared values at Tugende as a whole:
We operate with empathy and understanding for everyone (Including; Coach and cheerleader, Dignity, highly approachable, and Exceptional customer experience; prioritize the customer’s experience)
We are solutions-oriented (Including; Courage, Being proactive, Operational excellence, and Follow-through and ownership)
We are always growing (Including; Learning, Innovating and striving to improve, Meritocracy; provides opportunity based on merit)
We have integrity in all decisions (Including; Fair / honest, Good judgment, Critical thinking)
We work as a team (Including; being Humble, Dependable and Supportive)

Education/ Qualification:
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Work Experience:
At least five (5) years’ experience in an investor relations, capital raising, private investment, capital markets or corporate finance environment
Hands-on experience of >$50m transactions
Experience as the primary contact for investors

Key competencies
Professionalism: Maintains professionalism when corresponding with partners/investors. In addition, being Empathetic and personable when dealing with Tugende stakeholders
Positive Attitude: main a mindset of “getting things done” and finding satisfaction in developing sustainable long-term solutions at all times
Flexible and resilient: Willingness to travel, flexible in schedule and work hours, seek direct feedback and see every challenge as an opportunity to grow.


$50m transactions Experience as the primary contact for investors Key competencies Professionalism: Maintains professionalism when corresponding with partners/investors. In addition, being Empathetic and personable when dealing with Tugende stakeholders Positive Attitude: main a mindset of “getting things done” and finding satisfaction in developing sustainable long-term solutions at all times Flexible and resilient: Willingness to travel, flexible in schedule and work hours, seek direct feedback and see every challenge as an opportunity to grow. 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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