Africa Invest Holdings | Qoriden Investment Platform Workplace: Remote Employment type: Contract (initially) Seniority: Director Location: Canada / Africa, open to international applicants Start Date: Immediate Reports to: Founder &

- Chief Executive Officer About Africa Invest Holdings Africa Invest Holdings is a Canada-headquartered investment facilitation and advisory company focused on bridging the gap between credible African investment opportunities and global capital.

Through

Qoriden, our Trust-by-Design investment verification platform, we are building an ecosystem that connects African businesses and projects with investors through structured verification, due diligence, investment readiness, risk assessment and strategic capital partnerships. As we prepare for our global platform launch on November 30, 2026, and experience increasing interest from African businesses seeking investment, we are expanding our investment advisory and transaction execution capabilities. We are seeking an experienced, commercially driven Director, Investments &

- Blended Finance to lead the evaluation, financial structuring and financing execution of investment opportunities across Africa.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on leadership role for an investment professional who understands African markets and knows how to transform promising projects into credible, financeable investment opportunities. The successful candidate will work directly with the CEO, project sponsors, institutional investors, development finance institutions, private capital providers and strategic partners. This is not simply an investment research or fundraising role.

The Director will take responsibility for advancing qualified opportunities from initial evaluation through financial structuring, investor engagement, negotiations and financial close.

Key Responsibilities 1.

Investment

Evaluation &

- Due Diligence Screen and evaluate investment opportunities submitted through the Qoriden platform. Assess commercial viability, financial performance, project feasibility, management capability and investment risks. Conduct financial analysis, valuation, cash-flow modelling, sensitivity analysis and investment-readiness assessments. Identify weaknesses in business plans and recommend practical improvements. Prepare professional investment assessment reports and recommendations. 2.

Investment

Structuring &

- Transaction Execution Develop suitable financing structures involving equity, debt, project finance, mezzanine capital and other instruments. Lead the preparation of investment memoranda, financial models, pitch materials and financing proposals. Coordinate transaction execution,



including investor negotiations, term sheets, due diligence, documentation and closing processes. Work with project sponsors to resolve financing barriers and improve bankability. Coordinate external legal, technical and financial advisers as required. 3.

Blended

Finance &

- Development Finance Identify opportunities to mobilize commercial capital through blended finance structures. Structure financing solutions involving concessional capital, guarantees, risk-sharing mechanisms, catalytic capital and technical assistance. Engage development finance institutions, impact investors, foundations and other appropriate capital providers. Develop financing strategies for infrastructure, energy, agriculture, industrial development, technology and other priority sectors. 4.

Investor

Relations &

- Capital Mobilization Build and maintain relationships with institutional investors, private equity funds, family offices, DFIs, impact investors and strategic partners. Present qualified investment opportunities to AIH's investor community. Identify appropriate investors based on mandate, sector, geography, ticket size and risk appetite. Lead investment discussions and support negotiations through financial close.

Represent Africa Invest

Holdings at relevant investment forums and institutional engagements. 5.

Investment Pipeline Management

Establish and manage a structured pipeline of African investment opportunities. Develop investment screening criteria, transaction priorities and internal investment committee recommendations. Monitor transaction progress, investor feedback and financing milestones. Collaborate closely with the Qoriden verification team to maintain high standards of transparency, independence and investor confidence. Provide regular investment pipeline and transaction execution reports to the CEO.

Required Qualifications &

Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline. A relevant master's degree, MBA, CFA or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage. Minimum 8 years of relevant qualified experience in investment banking, private equity, project finance, development finance, investment advisory or transaction structuring.

Demonstrated experience evaluating,



structuring and helping close investment transactions, preferably in African or other emerging markets. Strong practical knowledge of blended finance instruments and development finance. Advanced financial modelling, investment appraisal and transaction analysis capabilities.

Experience preparing institutional-quality investment memoranda and financing proposals. Understanding of African investment environments, regulatory considerations and cross-border transactions. Strong negotiation, investor engagement and relationship-management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. French proficiency is an advantage.

The Ideal Candidate

We are particularly interested in professionals who: Have personally contributed to successfully structured and closed financing transactions. Understand the investment requirements of both commercial investors and development finance institutions. Have established professional relationships across African and international investment networks.

Can work independently, exercise sound investment judgment and manage multiple opportunities simultaneously. Are comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial, fast-growing organization. Have experience structuring investments in infrastructure, energy, real estate, agriculture, mining, technology or industrial development.

Are motivated by Africa's economic transformation and committed to professional integrity, transparency and responsible investment.

What We Offer An opportunity to help build an emerging investment facilitation and transaction advisory platform connecting Africa with global capital. Direct collaboration with the Founder &

- CEO and an international network of professionals and institutional partners. Exposure to investment opportunities across multiple African markets and sectors. A flexible, performance-oriented engagement structure. The opportunity to shape AIH's investment advisory and blended finance function. Potential progression into a permanent senior leadership position as the business grows.

How to Apply Interested candidates should submit: An updated CV or professional résumé. A brief cover letter highlighting relevant investment and blended finance experience. A summary of two or three transactions they have personally helped structure, finance or close, specifying their role, transaction type and approximate value, subject to confidentiality obligations. Their earliest availability. Immediate availability is strongly preferred.

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📌 Director, Investments & Blended Finance (Ottawa)
🏢 Africa Invest Holdings
📍 Ottawa