About the Role
Acumen is looking for a dynamic and analytical Senior Associate to join our Funding to Build program in Lagos, Nigeria. In this role, you will provide hands-on, one-on-one support to funded enterprises, guiding them through business models, unit economics, and sustainable growth strategies. You will play a pivotal role in funding cycles, conducting due diligence, managing relationships, and helping early-stage entrepreneurs translate capital into measurable, evidence-based youth-in-work outcomes. If you are passionate about impact investing and empowering social enterprises to solve poverty at scale, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities- Act as the primary relationship contact for Funding to Build enterprises, delivering tailored one-on-one support on unit economics, revenue models, pricing strategies, and budgeting.
- Help enterprises develop realistic projections for green job creation and ensure disbursements align with clear, impact-driven implementation plans.
- Conduct and coordinate due diligence reviews, working closely with legal, compliance, and ESG teams to prepare enterprises for funding.
- Monitor financial, operational, and impact KPIs across portfolio cohorts, tracking milestone reports and flagging needs for targeted intervention.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to refine tools, templates, and processes that improve overall program efficiency and enterprise success.
- Bachelor's degree required, with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in SME finance, portfolio management, enterprise support, or impact investing.
- Strong analytical capabilities, particularly in financial analysis, unit economics, and translating data into actionable business recommendations.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting or supporting due diligence processes, including financial, legal, compliance, or ESG reviews.
- Exceptional relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to independently manage a growing portfolio of entrepreneurs.
- Proficiency in using trackers, dashboards, and advanced spreadsheet tools to monitor and report on key performance indicators.
- Permanently authorized to work in Lagos, Nigeria, with a deep alignment to Acumen's core values and mission.
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognized pioneer in patient capital and impact investing.
- Engage directly with innovative early-stage entrepreneurs transforming communities across Nigeria.
- Collaborative, purpose-driven work environment with strong avenues for professional development and cross-functional learning.