Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a leading multilateral financial institution established in 2007 by sovereign African states, is hiring a Consultant – Fundraising & Product Specialist under its subsidiary, AFC Capital Partners (ACP). Interested professionals can review the full job details and application requirements via the official AFC careers portal.
AFC develops and finances infrastructure, natural resources, and industrial assets across the continent.
With 48 member countries, AFC operates with supranational status and benefits from preferred creditor status, tax exemptions, preferential access to foreign currency, and immunity from confiscation of assets in its member states—similar to other leading development finance institutions.
AFC reserves the right to recruit this position at a lower level.
The Opportunity
Department: AFC Capital Partners
Reports to: Investment Director, AFC Capital Partners
Location: [As determined by AFC]
Contract Type: Consultant
Grade Level: NA
AFC Capital Partners (ACP) seeks a commercially astute Consultant – Fundraising & Product Specialist to support capital raising, investor engagement, and product positioning across its alternative investment strategies.
This role is suited to an investment professional with strong exposure to real assets or private markets who can operate credibly at the intersection of investment teams and institutional investors.
The successful candidate will contribute across the full fund lifecycle—from structuring and positioning through capital raising and ongoing investor reporting.
Key Responsibilities
1. Fundraising & Investor Engagement
Support fundraising activities across ACP’s investment products.
Serve as a product and market specialist in meetings with institutional investors, family offices, and private wealth platforms.
Articulate strategy, track record, performance drivers, and market outlook clearly and credibly.
Prepare and respond to due diligence questionnaires (DDQs), RFIs, and ad-hoc investor requests.
Participate in roadshows, investor meetings, and industry conferences as required.
2. Product Specialist & Content Development
Develop and refine high-quality investor materials, including:
Pitch decks
Information memoranda
Fund presentations
Factsheets
Quarterly and annual reports
Market commentary
Translate complex fund structures and investment strategies into clear, compelling messaging.
Ensure all communications align with ACP’s investment philosophy and brand positioning.
Provide regular updates to both internal stakeholders and external investors.
3. Product Development & Fund Structuring
Support the establishment of new funds and strategies alongside legal, tax, and finance advisors.
Contribute to fund positioning, product strategy, and go-to-market messaging.
Assist with regulatory documentation and investor approval materials.
4. Market & Competitive Intelligence
Monitor developments across infrastructure, energy transition, real assets, and private markets.
Conduct competitor analysis to support fundraising strategy and product positioning.
Provide insights on capital flows, investor sentiment, and evolving institutional requirements.
5. Internal Collaboration
Maintain deep familiarity with portfolios, transactions, and pipeline activity.
Collaborate with investment, legal, finance, marketing, and business development teams.
Serve as a trusted internal advisor on investor messaging and product strategy.
Competency & Skill Requirements
Strong understanding of alternative investments, particularly infrastructure, energy transition, and private markets.
Experience supporting or leading capital raising initiatives.
Exceptional written communication skills; able to produce institutional-grade materials.
Confident verbal communicator with experience engaging sophisticated investors.
Strong organisational capability; able to manage multiple parallel workstreams.
Commercial mindset and comfort operating in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.
Analytical, market-aware, and strategically grounded.
Collaborative and execution-focused.
Key Performance Indicators
Effective support of fundraising and investor relations for ACP’s funds under management (including the Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund).
Leadership in marketing, branding, thought leadership, and fund positioning.
Contribution to the design and launch of new fund products.
Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration across investment, legal, and finance teams.
Minimum Qualifications
4–5+ years of experience in asset management, investment banking, private markets, consulting, or wealth management.
Direct exposure to fundraising, investor relations, or product specialist roles.
Master’s degree, MBA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification required.
Application
Qualified candidates are invited to apply through the AFC careers portal.
AFC reserves the right to appoint at a lower level where appropriate
