Stears, a leading Africa-focused data and intelligence company, has announced a new hiring round for professionals interested in working at the crossroads of finance, technology, and data analytics.
The company is building a private markets database and fund analytics layer for Africa, designed to deliver reliable, decision-grade insights using human-in-the-loop systems enhanced by AI.
At Stears, artificial intelligence supports financial judgment—it does not replace it.
Open Roles at Stears
Stears is currently hiring for senior and junior roles within its growing data team, with a strong emphasis on core finance and investment expertise.
1) Senior Investment Analyst / Domain Lead
(Portfolio Monitoring & Fund Analytics)
This role is ideal for a finance-first professional who is fluent in data and eager to apply analytical rigor to Africa’s private markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead portfolio monitoring and fund analytics initiatives at Stears
- Analyze and standardize fund reports, company financials, and performance benchmarks
- Convert inconsistent reporting into repeatable and scalable analytics frameworks
- Apply strong investment judgment to AI-assisted workflows
- Collaborate with data teams to improve analytics systems and outputs
- Act as a subject-matter expert across private markets and portfolio data
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 5+ years’ experience in investment banking, private equity, or private markets
- Strong exposure to African markets
- Deep understanding of fund reporting, portfolio monitoring, and benchmarking
- Comfortable working with structured and unstructured financial data
- Curious about LLMs and low-code AI tools, with willingness to learn (training provided)
2) Junior Data Associates (4 Openings)
These positions are well-suited for detail-oriented finance professionals who enjoy working with data, accuracy, and structure.
Key Responsibilities
- Extract and structure data from company reports and financial statements
- Maintain high standards for data accuracy, consistency, and validation
- Support internal datasets used for analytics and research at Stears
- Learn and apply LLM-powered workflows and automation tools such as n8n
- Work closely with senior analysts to ensure data quality and reliability
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Background in accounting, finance, or economics
- Professional accounting qualification is an advantage
- Strong understanding of financial reporting and disclosures
- Detail-obsessed with strong quality-control instincts
- Willingness to learn AI-driven workflows and automation
Why Work at Stears?
Stears is redefining how private markets data is built and trusted in Africa by combining:
- Deep financial expertise
- Strong analytical frameworks
- AI-enhanced, human-led systems
These roles offer a rare opportunity to stay grounded in core finance while gaining hands-on exposure to modern data and AI tools, making them ideal for professionals looking to future-proof their careers.