Associate, Fundraising and Investor Relations

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Casablanca, Morocco Description Africa50 is a specialist investor in African infrastructure, developing, de-risking and delivering projects to unlock growth across the continent. Africa50 has raised over US$1 billion so far from 33 African countries, the African Development Bank, two African Central Banks and Africa’s largest pension fund. Africa50 has an independent investment process and seeks to generate commercial risk adjusted returns for its investments across key infrastructure sectors: Energy (including power generation and related parts of the value chain), Midstream gas, Transportation, ICT, Health infrastructure, Education and Fintech. Africa50's Fundraising & Investor Relations function supports the institution's multi-vehicle platform by mobilizing public and private sector capital, engaging shareholders, managing investor relationships, coordinating fundraising execution, supporting due diligence processes and delivering consistent investor communications. Purpose of the Role The Associate is a core execution and analytical resource within the Fundraising & Investor Relations team, combining strong analytical capabilities with a proactive approach to investor origination and engagement. The role is expected to independently deliver high-quality analysis, materials, due diligence support, pipeline intelligence and reporting, while actively identifying prospective investors, developing leads and supporting initial outreach. The Associate will be empowered to engage directly with prospective investors and shareholders within agreed parameters, take initiative in progressing opportunities and recommend next steps. Principal Responsibilities Origination, Analysis and Fundraising Execution
• Proactively identify and research prospective investors and shareholders, assess strategic fit and develop actionable leads for the team.
• Undertake initial outreach to prospective investors within agreed targeting strategies, introduce Africa50 and help assess interest and potential fit.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified prospects, proactively recommending priorities, engagement approaches and next steps, while supporting fundraising processes through DDQs, data room preparation and investor information requests. Investor Materials and Reporting
• Develop high-quality pitchbooks, presentations, fact sheets, briefing notes, dashboards and investor updates, translating complex information into clear and compelling materials.
• Gather and challenge inputs from investment teams and control functions, checking consistency and accuracy before incorporation into investor-facing materials.
• Prepare reporting and analysis for shareholders, investors, Senior Leadership and the Board as required. CRM, Intelligence and Execution Discipline
• Maintain accurate CRM and pipeline records and ensure meeting outcomes, next steps and engagement history are captured systematically.
• Monitor investor appetite, fundraising markets, peer activity and relevant infrastructure trends and translate findings into actionable intelligence for the team.
• Participate directly in investor meetings and follow-up discussions, take ownership of progressing agreed actions and opportunities, and escalate to Associates and Directors where senior engagement or strategic direction is required.
• Contribute to improving team tools, templates, processes and data quality. Candidate Profile
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Investment Management, International Development or a related field; Master's degree is an advantage.
• Typically, 3-5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, investor relations, investment management, private equity, infrastructure, development finance, investment banking, consulting or related fields.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability, with strong numerical skills and the ability to rapidly understand complex investment and institutional information.
• Highly versatile, smart and driven, with strong ownership, execution discipline and the ability to manage several priorities without losing attention to detail.
• Excellent synthesis, writing and presentation skills; advanced PowerPoint and Excel capability expected.
• Commercially aware, proactive and confident interacting with prospective investors and shareholders; comfortable initiating outreach and progressing opportunities Language Requirements Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French. Location The position will be based in Casablanca, Morocco with remote working arrangements. Application If you are interested in this position, Click here to apply. At Africa50, we believe inclusive teams drive stronger and more sustainable impact. We are committed to equal opportunity and fair recruitment practices, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We strive to create a respectful, diverse, and inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and grow.