Investment Ecosystem Development Director
Renew Capital
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇬🇭 Ghana
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Lead
About the role
- Lead Renew Capital’s strategy in Ghana, ensuring alignment with the firm’s pan-African vision
- Drive revenue-generating initiatives to achieve long-term sustainability
- Represent Renew Capital at the highest levels, positioning the firm as a trusted partner to government, investors, entrepreneurs and development stakeholders
- Design and implement Ghana’s investment ecosystem development strategy
- Forge partnerships with government, DFIs, multilaterals, corporates and other ecosystem actors
- Act as a thought leader and spokesperson at high-level forums
- Build Renew Capital’s brand through convenings, strategic communications and ecosystem events
- Oversee sourcing, evaluation and due diligence of investment opportunities to ensure high-quality deal flow
- Build strong relationships with founders and portfolio companies, supporting their growth and success
- Lead presentations of Ghanaian opportunities to Renew Capital’s global investor network
Requirements
- Master’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in investment, entrepreneurship, or private sector development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven track record of managing complex projects and/or country-level operations
- Strong network within Ghana’s private sector, government and development ecosystem (or ability to rapidly build one)
- Exceptional communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Compensating women and men equally for equal work
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
investment strategyproject managementdue diligencerevenue generationecosystem developmentfinancial analysispartnership developmentnegotiationstrategic communicationsleadership
Soft skills
communicationrelationship-buildingnegotiationthought leadershipstrategic thinkingnetworkingcollaborationpresentation skillsinfluencingproblem-solving
Certifications
Master’s degree in business administrationMaster’s degree in financeMaster’s degree in economics