Investment Analyst – IFC/DFI Experience (Hybrid)  Lagos

AWARI Homes is a modern property platform connecting people to quality short-stay homes, rentals, and property investments. We make it easy to find, book, and manage well-curated homes designed for comfort, convenience, and peace of mind.

From shortlets and vacation stays to long-term rentals and property sales, AWARI Homes delivers verified listings, seamless booking, and reliable property management — redefining how people live, stay, and invest.

Feel at home. Stay smart. Live better. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Investment Analyst – IFC/DFI Experience

Location: Lagos (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract Position Summary

The successful candidate will join Awari Homes as an Investment Analyst–Consultant, supporting the company’s fundraising, investment structuring, financial planning, project assessment, and engagement with IFC and other development finance institutions. The Investment Analyst will conduct detailed financial and commercial analyses, perform comprehensive due diligence, develop financial models, prepare investment proposals, and assist the company in presenting bankable real estate and property technology projects to potential investors and financial institutions. The role requires strong financial knowledge, excellent analytical ability, and a clear understanding of IFC and DFI investment requirements, including environmental, social, governance, sustainability, and development-impact standards.

Duties and Accountabilities

Conduct rigorous financial, commercial, economic, and investment analyses for proposed and existing projects. Develop detailed financial models, including profit and loss projections, cash-flow forecasts, balance sheets, funding requirements, debt-service capacity, and investor returns. Carry out valuation analysis using appropriate methods, including discounted cash flow, comparable-company analysis, precedent transactions, and asset-based valuation. Perform sensitivity, scenario, stress-testing, and break-even analyses. Evaluate project profitability using indicators such as Internal Rate of Return, Net Present Value, Return on Investment, and Debt Service Coverage Ratio. Identify major financial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

Prepare professional investment proposals, concept notes, information memoranda, business plans, pitch decks, and funding applications for submission to IFC and other DFIs. Translate Awari Homes’ business model and proposed projects into clear, credible, and bankable investment opportunities. Ensure proposals address the relevant institution’s eligibility requirements, investment criteria, development objectives, and reporting expectations. Clearly present the project’s financial viability, market opportunity, management capacity, social impact, environmental sustainability, governance structure, and risk-mitigation measures. Support the preparation of responses to questions, information requests, and due-diligence requirements from potential investors and lenders. Review all financial and supporting information before submission to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.

Conduct comprehensive financial, commercial, operational, legal, market, environmental, social, and governance due diligence. Review company records, audited accounts, management accounts, contracts, property documents, licences, valuations, and supporting transaction documents. Identify potential risks, weaknesses, compliance issues, and information gaps that may affect investment decisions. Coordinate with legal advisers, accountants, property valuers, engineers, consultants, and other professionals involved in the due-diligence process. Prepare due-diligence reports and present clear recommendations to management.

Conduct detailed research on the real estate, housing, hospitality, short-let, rental, property technology, and construction markets. Analyse market size, demand, pricing, competitors, customer segments, regulations, and emerging opportunities. Monitor investment trends and funding programmes offered by IFC, DFIs, impact investors, private equity firms, and institutional investors. Evaluate economic, political, regulatory, and industry developments that may affect Awari Homes’ operations and investments. Prepare market reports and investment insights to support management decisions.

Assist in structuring appropriate debt, equity, blended-finance, guarantee, and public-private partnership arrangements. Analyse different funding options and recommend suitable capital structures for individual projects. Support negotiations with IFC, DFIs, commercial banks, private investors, and strategic partners. Prepare term-sheet analyses and assess proposed pricing, security, repayment, covenant, and return conditions. Maintain organised records of investor discussions, funding applications, due-diligence documents, and transaction progress. Support management during investor meetings, presentations, negotiations, and project appraisals.

Environmental, Social and Governance Compliance:

Support the alignment of projects with applicable IFC Performance Standards and relevant environmental and social requirements. Assist in identifying environmental, social, labour, community, health, safety, and governance risks. Work with relevant professionals to prepare Environmental and Social Management Plans where required. Help establish measurable development-impact indicators, including employment creation, affordable housing, economic inclusion, and community benefits. Monitor compliance with investment conditions and agreed environmental, social, governance, and sustainability targets.

Monitor the financial and operational performance of approved projects and investments. Compare actual performance with budgets, forecasts, investment conditions, and agreed key performance indicators. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual investment-performance reports. Identify underperforming investments and recommend corrective actions. Maintain accurate financial information and support investor and lender reporting requirements. Present findings and recommendations clearly to senior management and the Board when required.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Investment Management, Real Estate Finance, or a related discipline. A Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Development Finance, or a related field will be an advantage. Relevant professional qualifications such as CFA, ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIMA, or an equivalent certification will be highly regarded. Strong knowledge of investment analysis, corporate finance, project finance, financial modelling, valuation, and risk assessment. Practical knowledge of IFC or DFI investment procedures, due-diligence standards, proposal requirements, and approval processes. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and financial-modelling tools. Excellent written and spoken English.

A minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience in investment analysis, project finance, development finance, private equity, infrastructure finance, real estate finance, investment banking, or corporate finance. Previous experience working directly with, consulting for, or preparing funding proposals for IFC or another recognised DFI is strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience developing complex financial models and preparing investment proposals. Experience conducting financial, commercial, operational, and ESG due diligence. Experience in real estate, housing, hospitality, construction, infrastructure, or property technology will be an added advantage. Evidence of participation in successful fundraising, investment, or financing transactions is desirable.

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent financial-modelling and valuation skills. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong business-writing and proposal-development skills. Ability to interpret complex financial and commercial information. Excellent research, presentation, and communication skills. Sound professional judgement and integrity. Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments. Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure. Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly. Good understanding of emerging-market investment risks and opportunities. Commitment to sustainability, responsible investment, and development impact.

25th September 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "Investment Analyst – IFC/DFI Experience" as the subject of the email.