ANNOUNCEMENT: Investment Analyst, Accelerate Prosperity Tajikistan
Title: Investment Analyst
Reports to: Investment Manager
Duty station: Khujand, Tajikistan
Contract Duration: 1 year (with possible extension)
Application Deadline: May 23, 2025
About Accelerate Prosperity:
Accelerate Prosperity (AP) is part of a global initiative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in Central and South Asia, providing a structured approach to catalysing enterprises in regions where economic opportunities remain limited. AP’s mission is to inspire entrepreneurs in emerging markets to develop new businesses, generate sustainable employment, and foster economic growth. Through patient capital and tailored business advisory services, AP supports startups and existing businesses by offering lean startup incubation, mentorship from industry leaders, investment readiness support, and access to angel and venture financing.
Description:
Accelerate Prosperity is looking for a highly professional and a motivated Investment Analyst to join our team,to enhance the investment technical expertise for Fund’s projects, through business modeling and pitch preparation for potential funding. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, analysing, and supporting investment opportunities from ideation to implementation, as well as providing post-investment technical assistance. He/She will work closely with AP investment team.
Responsibilities:
- Project Development & Analysis: Identify, research, and support the development of new business projects at various stages—from ideation to execution. Conduct market and needs assessments, operational planning, legal and risk analysis, and provide ongoing technical assistance post-investment.
- Financial Modeling & Analysis: Build, modify, and review comprehensive financial models (P&L, balance sheets, cash flows, etc.) for both new and existing enterprises, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance with AP standards and partner expectations.
- Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence on potential investment projects. Validate applicant information, assess project feasibility and risks, and deliver actionable recommendations to the Investment Manager.
- Portfolio Management: Manage a portfolio of invested businesses, track performance, offer strategic and operational support, resolve challenges, and report on outcomes and impact.
- Application Screening: Participate in the review of funding applications. Assess eligibility, conduct preliminary evaluations, and shortlist candidates for in-depth analysis.
- Investment Committee Participation: Present project analyses and defends investment proposals before the Investment Committee, responding to inquiries and contributing to the decision-making process.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Must Have:
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business, project management, or related fields.
- At least 3-4 years of experience in investment analysis, project management, financial modeling, or similar roles.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and solid skills in building financial models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, etc.).
- Practical experience in conducting risk assessment of investment projects, as well as the ability to analyse business models, markets, legal and operational aspects of projects.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare presentations and analytical reports.
Good to Have:
- Experience working with international investment funds, donors, or government development programs.
- Experience as a credit specialist (borrower analysis, creditworthiness assessment, credit structuring, etc.).
- Knowledge of impact assessment tools for evaluating the social and economic outcomes of investments.
- Additional certifications (CFA, ACCA, FMVA) will be an advantage
Application Process:
Applicants should submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and respond to the question: “Why should we choose you?” in an open format (written, video, presentation, or another creative medium). Applications should be sent via email with the subject line “Investment Analyst” to: hr@accelerateprosperity.org with a copy to info@accelerateprosperity.org