Quona Capital, a venture capital firm investing in financial technology companies in emerging markets, is looking for a high-performing analyst to join Quona’s Africa and Global team.
About the role
The role is based out of Cape Town, South Africa with travel to Quona markets and hubs around the world. The analyst will work directly with Quona’s Africa and Global Markets investment team on various aspects of the investment and portfolio management processes, with direct exposure to high-energy entrepreneurial and VC ecosystems in Africa, the GCC region and others. This role will also collaborate closely with Quona’s global team and portfolio of investments across Latin America, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia.
Responsibilities
•Source and filter investment opportunities, building a strong network within the fintech space. The candidate should be open and excited to represent the firm in ecosystem events and connect with founders and peer investors.
•Directly support the investment team members to conduct business, financial, and technology due diligence, helping move deals from sourcing to close.
•Develop financial models and company valuation analyses.
•Conduct thematic research and competitive deep dives within fintech sub-sectors.
•Support portfolio companies and management teams on short-term operational projects as well as impact monitoring and strategic decision-making.
•Assist with quarterly reporting of portfolio performance, and support the Quona Operations, Platform, Impact and Investor Relations Teams
•Assist with investment pipeline management and automation initiatives within the fund and the team’s day-to-day investing operations
Requirements
•Enthusiasm for technology, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion and investing.
•Team player mentality – ready to support the team in achieving collective goals.
•Drive, hunger, humility, adaptability, curiosity and openness.
•Exceptional analytical skills and desire to produce consistent top-tier quality work.
•Ability to take initiative and work independently in a fast-paced team that is geographically distributed,
•Excellent in English business writing and communication skills.
•Bachelor’s degree (minimum) with excellent academic performance.
The position is open to multiple previous backgrounds. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience in either:
•Evaluating investment opportunities – ability to quickly identify and analyze the key questions, risks, or upsides to an investment;
•Identifying and implementing strategic, commercial, and/or operational improvements in fast-paced environments for scaling or scaled companies;
•Launching an entrepreneurial endeavor with clear objectives, plans, and initial traction – either as founder or early employee.
•Commitment to work in-person from offices located in Cape Town, at least 3 days a week. Ability to travel approximately one – two weeks per quarter to other geographies in Africa, Middle East and Europe, and more broadly across the globe, at times.
Application Material
-Resume
-Cover Letter (why would you like to work at Quona and what makes you a good fit)
-One-Page Analysis of any startup, sub-sector, or trend within the fintech ecosystem in South Africa.
Benefits
They offer competitive market-leading compensation and benefits which include health insurance, paid time off and parental/family leave
Additional perks include an annual professional development stipend, phone expense reimbursement, and a fun annual in-person offsite in Quona’s markets
About Quona
Quona Capital is a leading venture and growth equity investment firm focused exclusively on inclusive fintech. We back category-defining financial technology companies that are expanding access to high-quality, affordable financial services for underserved consumers and small businesses.
