Regional Partner, Africa, Accion Digital Transformation

REGIONAL PARTNER, AFRICA - ACCION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION About the Role Sokify is pleased to feature this opportunity with Accion Impact Management (AIM), which operates Accion Digital Transformation (ADTx), an investment platform dedicated to expanding financial inclusion across emerging markets. As the Regional Partner for Africa, you will lead all investment activities across the continent, partnering with financial service providers to accelerate their digital transformation journeys and expand access to quality financial services for underserved populations including small and medium enterprises, smallholder farmers, and low-income households. What You'll Do You will manage the complete investment lifecycle for ADTx's Africa portfolio, representing approximately 25 percent of total investible capital. Your responsibilities will include identifying and sourcing promising equity investment opportunities aligned with ADTx's digital transformation mandate, conducting rigorous financial analysis through detailed modeling and valuation work, and presenting compelling investment recommendations to the Investment Committee. You will lead negotiations and structure transactions while ensuring full compliance with environmental, social, and governance policies. Working alongside the Operating Partner and Accion Advisory teams, you will develop customized digitization strategies for portfolio companies and provide ongoing strategic support to help them achieve sustainable growth. Board representation on select portfolio companies will be part of your role, as will driving responsible commercial exit strategies when appropriate. Additional responsibilities include building strong co-investment partnerships, supporting investor relations activities, managing portfolio performance and valuation reporting, and representing ADTx and AIM across African markets and on the global stage. You may manage an Investment Analyst depending on portfolio scope and regional opportunities. What We're Looking For You bring 15 or more years of progressive investment experience in private equity with demonstrated success originating, leading, and exiting transactions across Africa. Your expertise spans financial institutions and fintech, with deep knowledge of operating models, regulatory environments, and competitive dynamics specific to African markets. You have proven ability to define and execute regional investment strategies, build proprietary deal pipelines, identify emerging investment themes, and align activity with organizational and impact objectives. Your experience partnering directly with financial institutions to drive value creation includes designing and implementing digital strategies for financial inclusion. You understand the fintech landscape and possess entrepreneurial sensibilities. Your track record demonstrates influence over board and senior management decision-making, positioning you as a trusted strategic advisor. You excel at leading due diligence, structuring complex transactions, and managing portfolios to deliver both financial returns and measurable social impact. Your network spans investors, stakeholders, and decision makers across the financial services ecosystem. You are an accomplished leader with experience mentoring investment professionals and fostering high-performance, collaborative cultures. You operate effectively with autonomy while thriving in matrixed, geographically distributed organizations. Your communication skills are exceptional, with demonstrated ability to influence diverse stakeholders through compelling presentations and investment materials. You hold a master's degree in business, finance, or related field. You communicate fluently in English, with French language skills highly valued. You embody values of excellence, respect, and genuine passion for advancing social change. Travel Expectations This position requires regular travel within Africa and internationally, estimated at 25 to 35 percent of working time. Equal Opportunity Accion Impact Management is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The organization welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and considers qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.