Investor Relations Specialist

About the role

Chancen International, a non-profit financial institution based in Kigali, Rwanda, provides ethical financing to young Africans through an Income Share Agreement model covering tuition fees. It is seeking an Investor Relations Specialist to support its IR and fundraising activities, mainly servicing existing investors with a focus on Future of Work Funds 1 and 2, supporting fundraising for new vehicles, and engaging institutional investors, DFIs and foundations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day communications with existing investors, coordinate enquiries, prepare briefing notes and track follow-ups
• Synthesize financial, portfolio and impact data into dashboards and investor-facing narratives, coordinating inputs from Finance, Impact and country teams
• Support responses to investor due diligence questionnaires and maintain the investor data room
• Research prospective investors (DFIs, family offices, etc.) and prepare pitch decks and fundraising materials
• Maintain CRM data, trackers and market research

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in investor relations, asset management, banking, consulting, corporate finance or development finance
• Experience in education, financial services or impact investing is a strong advantage
• Strong financial literacy, analytical skills and ability to manage data rooms and CRM systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to engage senior stakeholders

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Data room and CRM management

What we offer

• 21 days of annual leave, excluding national holidays
• Training, learning and development opportunities and financial support for further education
• Medical insurance/aid coverage and wellbeing initiatives
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Applications with a resume, cover letter and academic certificate must be submitted through the company's career portal by 19 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.