# Investment Officer Job Inkomoko, Nairobi, Kenya Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/investment-officer-job-inkomoko-nairobi-kenya Company: Inkomoko, Nairobi, Kenya Category: Banking & Financial Services Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-04 Expires: 2026-09-18 ## Job Description ### Responsibilities ### Due Diligence & Investment Preparation (60%) - Respond to inquiries from prospective borrowers; support them to apply for our facility/investment products.  - Introduce the investment products to entrepreneurs, explaining the requirements for repayment and the seriousness of taking on debt financing.  - Conducts investment appraisal, collects detailed information (personal, business, and guaranties), and arranges to open a new investment account.  - Prepares and executes investment contracts and arrange for disbursement of investment in kind.  - Conduct due diligence on prospective borrowers, including site visits, document preparation, coordination with the Business Development Advisors and Business Associates, etc.  - Communicate all materials to the Portfolio Manager, and assist in preparing credit reports for Investment Committee meetings.  - Take photos of entrepreneurs, have them sign photo waivers, and ensure entrepreneurs’ stories are posted on the Kiva platform for fundraising with all correct information.  Portfolio Management(20%)  - Offer excellent customer service through daily conversations, correspondence, and site visits as needed to maintain strong positive relationships with borrowers.  - Work with the Inkomoko Kenya Business Development Services team to ensure borrower success, and Visit clients for monitoring.  - Maintain both delinquency and default rates below set rates during yearly goal setting,  - Track information about borrowers and communicate effectively with key stakeholders about client status.  - Actively participate as a key staff in the weekly Portfolio Review Meeting.  - Maintain a tracking system of borrower payments and contact information.  - Work with the Finance & Admin team to produce invoices for payments and monthly reconciliation of investment department transactions.  - Interact with government leaders, court systems and others for follow up on lack of payments.  - Ensure that we are adhering to the requirements of our Kiva partnership, including reporting and journaling.  - Other duties as assigned by supervisor  Investment Management System (20%) - Update both disbursements and investment repayments in the Investment Management System (CBS-powered by mifos) - Maintain and demonstrate proficiency with investment software applications - Work with system providers to utilize applications to fullest capacity, streamlining processes and procedures, ensuring accuracy and compliance  - Assist with system parameters and design to meet the needs of multiple departments.  - Manage user security access - Ensure proper segregation of duties, develop and maintain work flows for all stages of investment  - Advise the Management team how to automate key lending processes - Ensure posting of payment, payoffs, and balancing in Core Banking System - Participates in the review and recommendations of operational systems and procedures - Successfully interact with lending staff to improve accuracy and efficiencies of Investment management system  - Prepare related reports and administer the system - Other duties as assigned by supervisor  Requirements Investment officer will be a trusted partner of Inkomoko Kenya clients, and basic qualifications Include: - University degree in Finance or other related field, - Must speak fluent English and Swahili. Knowledge of local language is a plus, - Experience in Islamic lending and practice is an added advantage - Strong financial and accounting skills; familiarity with business financial policies in Kenya - Experience in investment management, microfinance, capital leases, and access to finance for Micro businesses and SMEs is STRONGLY preferred, - Prior experience dealing with customers/debt, - Prior experience in a lending environment, - Experience providing business advice to entrepreneurs, - Prior experience in Investment management system software,  - Decisive individuals with ability to deliver unpleasant messages to the debtors and assertive enough to get the debtors pay off the entire debt, -  Experience in managing difficult clients and reaching positive outcomes, - Very strong attention to details and good follow through, - Comfort with the civil court system, and previous experience in litigation preferred, - Unrelenting perseverance, personal integrity, and critical thinking skills, - 4+ years of work experience in relevant or applicable field, - Must be able to legally work in Kenya.  Competencies We are looking for someone who; - Instills Trust – Follows through on commitments, builds credibility by being direct and truthful, and shows genuine care for staff members. - Acts with Courage – Steps up to address difficult issues and speaks openly with bravery; takes the initiative to pursue new opportunities; takes full ownership of own work - Makes Informed Decisions – Seeks relevant data and input when needed, takes appropriate action within their area of responsibility, and knows when to escalate issues or seek guidance. ### How to Apply Click here to apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.