Investment Analyst

Who We Are

Nithio is an AI-driven platform for climate finance. Nithio leverages the power of artificial intelligence to fundamentally transform how credit risk is assessed. Our mission is clear: to catalyze billions of capital into solutions that combat climate change and facilitate universal access to clean energy.

Through our investment vehicle, FAIR (Facility for Adaptation, Inclusion, and Resilience), we directly lend capital in the decentralized energy sector, empowering companies to provide households with clean and reliable energy sources. We work hand in hand with other investors, providing them with the insights and tools needed to scale their investments effectively, all while navigating the complex credit risk landscape.

We’re looking for team members who value the opportunity to work with a fun, passionate, talented international team. Join us in our mission to reshape the future. Together, we can create a world where clean energy is accessible to all and where our planet thrives for generations to come.

Role Summary

Nithio seeks an Investment Analyst to support our global team in driving innovation and progress in climate finance and energy access. As an Investment Analyst, you will be the go-to person for performing market research and financial analysis. This is a remote-first role with great potential for growth and expansion in responsibilities. You’ll be joining a growing, mission-driven company with a solid commitment to positive social impact.

The Investment Analyst will report to the Investment Manager. This full-time position can be based anywhere in our target markets in Africa, with a preference for Kenya or Nigeria. This role will require occasional international travel.

Primary Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: monitor existing transactions and prepare updates for monthly and annual reviews
• IC meetings: Prepare and present deal updates to IC as needed, including taking meeting minutes
• Support transactions from end to end: origination, due diligence, and credit analysis of existing and new borrowers; preparing financial projections; loan structuring; negotiating legal documents with counterparties alongside legal counsel; monitoring ongoing performance of facilities; tracking covenants and presenting the analysis to internal credit committees.
• Perform detailed market research, due diligence, and business analysis. Prepare analytical products, including presentations, reports, briefings, and other materials.
• Perform credit analysis of the financial condition and creditworthiness of existing and prospective borrowers using analysis of historical and projected financial statements (income, cash flow, balance sheet), P&L, tax returns, biographical data, market information, credit reports, and other data; manage client onboarding, KYC/AML reviews
• Support customized client engagements (e.g., investors, distributed energy companies, policymakers, and development agencies); assist in the structuring, legal documentation implementation, and monitoring of commercially viable financing facilities aligned with risk standards and detailed understanding of the client's strategic and financial objectives
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of Nithio credit risk policies and procedures in compliance with applicable local and US regulations and assist the company in achieving satisfactory risk-adjusted returns on its lending portfolio as well as strong internal and external audit results
• Support the creation of systems to measure, mitigate, manage, and limit credit risk exposures.

Who You Are

• A self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in developing markets
• Have demonstrated interest or previous experience working in Africa or emerging markets
• Have a track record of outstanding focus, energy, and drive to achieve outsized results
• Are highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated; an expert at managing your own time
• Possess superior problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills with the ability to articulate and present points of view and ideas effectively
• You have a track record of successfully prioritizing multiple competing priorities with strong attention to detail
• You can advance discrete projects both independently and as part of a small team
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and can work effectively on a distributed, global team
• Exemplify Nithio’s values: Collaboration, Commitment, Growth, Making a Difference and Adaptability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a quantitative field (Business, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering or a related field)
• 3-5 years’ work experience in either investment banking, private equity, debt funds, or corporate finance. Strong analytical skills with financial modeling experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including financial modeling
• Outstanding communication and writing skills
• Strong judgment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to articulate and present points of view and ideas effectivelyPrevious experience in off-grid solar is strongly preferred
• Results-oriented individual with a proactive and creative approach to problem-solving
• Proven ability to successfully prioritize multiple competing priorities with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to advance discrete projects both independently and as part of a small team
• Entrepreneurial mindset; confidence and can-do attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with senior executives, external vendors, and multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated interest or previous experience working in Africa or emerging markets is preferred but not required
• Must be authorized to work in country of residence. Nithio does not provide work authorization.

To Apply

Please use the form linked below to apply for this position. Nithio cannot sponsor or transfer employment visas. All applicants should have permanent work authorization before applying, and applicants requiring an employment visa will be removed from consideration.

Company Details

Founded in 2018, Nithio is a remote-first, global company with teams in Nairobi, Lagos, London, and Washington, D.C.

Why work at Nithio?

Nithio prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work culture where people are purpose-driven, conscientious, and motivated to generate positive social and environmental impact alongside financial returns at scale. We offer a competitive compensation package, including generous benefits and a positive work culture at an ambitious startup that strongly encourages a healthy life-work balance.

Depending on your geographic location, some of our benefits and perks include:

- Competitive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA & fitness benefit

- 401(k)

- Flexible work environment and generous leave policies, including global holidays

- Remote-first workforce with stipends to set up work-from-home

- Parental leave

- Monthly stipend for meals & phone

- Annual professional development funds

- An annual, in-person retreat

- Make a tangible impact on the world by addressing some of the world’s urgent challenges

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Nithio is committed to embracing the diversity of views and backgrounds that our colleagues bring and helping them achieve their professional and personal goals. A solid commitment to diversity and inclusion among our team enables us to serve our clients better and achieve our central mission of increasing access to energy and financial services. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people of color, people with disabilities, women, LGBTQ+ people, and people with intersectional identities.

Nithio recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, family status, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.