Senior Project Leaders

Who We AreOpen Capital is a financial advisory and strategy consulting firm with >100 full-time team across Africa. We aim to transform African economies and build generations of business leaders and are advisors to the most innovative businesses and investors driving growth on the continent.We're proud of what we've built – since we founded Open Capital in 2010, we have completed 1,900+ engagements across 35 countries in Africa and have alumni at many major investment funds across Africa. Our clients have transformed local industries in agribusiness, energy access, financial services, healthcare, and water & sanitation, among others. We have closed >$2 billion in capital raises in Africa and are now leading design for a new generation of market-building mechanisms, including new investment vehicles, PPPs, and more.Today, our team is a diverse, global mix of talented individuals from 15+ nationalities and we are proud to have strong gender representation across levels from Analyst to Partner. We are a top employer that seeks excellence in everything we do; we have built a platform to drive change through African markets and are seeking exceptional team members to join us inNairobi, Dakar, or Lagos.Why join usWe are a diverse, highly-motivated team with a dual mission: advance African economies & build generations of business leaders. Our culture enables us to deliver exceptional client outcomes and support each other as we grow into global leaders. We enjoy solving big, tough challenges and working with great people to do itThe RoleYou are at the heart of Open Capital, directly leading multiple client projects at a time, solving a diverse range of problems across sectors in Africa, and acting as a trusted advisor to many of the world's most exciting and impactful development partners, investors, and businesses. You manage and coach our Analysts and Associates and work closely with Partners and Principals, who coach you as you grow to be a senior leader at a global level.Key Responsibilities:As a senior leader you will be oversee multiple projects, solve client challenges and designing impactful solutions for a range of clients, including businesses, investors, and development partners. See here for various past examplesLead multiple projects in developing business & industry strategies, structuring capital raises, and building creative approaches to broad development challengesExecute results-oriented solutions that generate significant impact and outcomes. We are not typical consultants, our work typically extends across multiple engagements working closely with our partners over time to ensure action is taken and support implementationOversee project management and work plans and take significant responsibility for key milestones and deliverablesManage and coach junior team members, while closely collaborating with our Principals and Partners to develop your own skills and experience to become Principal at Open CapitalSupport business development and new idea origination and build your own deep networks and develop innovative solutions with our partnersWho you areYou want to make a difference in your work and share our optimism for what we can achieveYou have…8-12 years of proven experience at a top global management consulting firm, investment firm, or experience as an entrepreneur or leader in a high-growth business, with significant responsibility for deliverables and client service. MBA or advanced degree helpful but not requiredAbility to effectively work with clients at all levels and backgrounds, managing complex situations with many stakeholders. Experience in Africa is preferred but not requiredInterest in sectors helping drive African economies, such as agriculture, energy access, financial services, healthcare, among othersExperience managing teams and coaching junior team membersExcellent communication and analytical skillsProfessional fluency in English with fluency in French or African languages as a strong plus. Applicants interested in Dakar locations should be fluent in both French and EnglishNote: OCA currently offers work permit sponsorship for all offices except Dakar and Lagos. Work authorization in these locations is a prerequisite for employment.Reach out to usIf you're passionate about driving change while working with our amazing team, tell us about yourself by filling out the recruiting form and sharing your CV. We greatly appreciate your interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applications.Powered by JazzHRgofjQBgbeh