Wave Capital Manager Ltd
Junior/Associate Investment Analyst (Any Level)
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Company Overview
Wave Capital Ltd is a Mauritius-based investment fund platform regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC). The firm focuses on financing high-impact projects across renewable energy, industrial manufacturing, mining and affordable housing in Africa. Wave Capital works closely with development finance institutions, private investors, and governments to structure institutional-grade investment solutions, including infrastructure financing and Sharia-compliant instruments.
Role Overview
Wave Capital is seeking a high-calibre Investment Analyst / Associate to support end-to-end execution of investment opportunities. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role requiring strong independent judgment, advanced financial modelling capability, and the ability to produce investor- and lender-grade Investment Memorandums (IMs) with minimal supervision.
The successful candidate will work directly with senior leadership and be exposed to real transactions, institutional investors, lenders, and DFIs.
Key Responsibilities
Investment Analysis & Execution
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- Independently build, review, and stress-test project finance and cash-flow models (IRR, DSCR, sensitivities, downside cases)
- Analyse and structure investment opportunities across energy, industrials, housing, mining and infrastructure
- Support transaction structuring across equity, debt, and hybrid instruments
Investment Memorandums & Investor Materials
- Draft institutional-quality Investment Memorandums, teasers, and investor presentations
- Prepare financial and commercial analysis for internal Investment Committees and external stakeholders
- Translate complex projects into clear, decision-ready investment narratives
Due Diligence & Transaction Support
- Coordinate and support financial, commercial, and technical due diligence
- Work with external advisors (legal, technical, tax) and internal stakeholders
- Track key workstreams from origination through financial close
Portfolio Monitoring
- Monitor portfolio performance and update financial forecasts
- Support valuation reviews and periodic portfolio reporting
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What This Role Requires
This role is not suitable for candidates who require close supervision. The ideal candidate is comfortable taking ownership of deliverables and working independently.
Required
- 1–5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, project finance, infrastructure advisory, or Big 4 transaction services
- Advanced Excel financial modelling skills (project finance, DCF, IRR, DSCR, sensitivities)
- Strong written communication skills, particularly in drafting Investment Memorandums
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Preferred
- Experience in infrastructure, renewable energy, or emerging markets
- Exposure to institutional investors, lenders, or DFIs
- CFA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification
Why This Role Is Different
- Direct exposure to live transactions and institutional investors
- Significant responsibility and autonomy early on
- Opportunity to work across multiple sectors and structures
- Clear path to growth as the platform scales
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