Associate, Sub-Saharan Africa, Strategic Investment Fund
Quick answer
The Gates Foundation is hiring a Junior Associate, Sub-Saharan Africa, Strategic Investment Fund, based in London, to grow the investment portfolio by driving thesis formation, deal origination, and investment management activities. The role offers a competitive benefits package and a full-time, in-office position.
- Role
- Associate, Sub-Saharan Africa, Strategic Investment Fund
- Organization
- The Gates Foundation
- Location
- London, UK
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
The Gates Foundation is seeking an Associate to grow the investment portfolio by driving thesis formation, deal origination, investment execution, and management activities with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.
What you'll do
- Work closely with foundation program strategy teams to understand their impact objectives and partner with technical colleagues to form investment theses and source potential investments in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Join deal teams to execute new investments, including: performing initial evaluation, participating in shaping conversations with company, determining investment structuring, leading the due diligence process and financial modeling, and negotiating definitive legal documentation.
- Present investments to the foundation's Investment Committee.
- Participate in all aspects of portfolio management, potentially including as an observer of the board of directors, through facilitating interactions between portfolio companies and foundation program teams, proactively identifying and mitigating key strategic, financial, and legal opportunities/issues and ensuring that the Investment Committee and leadership are informed on the impact/financial performance across the portfolio.
- Ensure high-quality interactions and provide clear and consistent communications with internal and external stakeholders.
What it takes
- Analyst, Associate or Principal from a venture capital, growth equity, leveraged buy-out fund, investment bank or strategy consulting firm.
- Meaningful experience in identifying and/or assessing investment opportunities, conducting commercial and financial due diligence, supporting transaction execution and building trusted relationships with founders, management teams and C-level executives.
- Strong interest in principal investing, intellectual curiosity, sound commercial judgement and a genuine commitment to the foundation’s mission of advancing innovative and scalable approaches to social impact.
- Comfortable in a wide range of cultural, geographic and operational situations, demonstrating culturally sensitive behaviour with a diverse range of people and a deep commitment to development issues and high standards of personal integrity.
- Ability to travel up to 25% internationally.
- Must be able to legally work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in London, UK.
Is the position remote?
No, the position is in-office.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
The candidate should have meaningful experience in identifying and/or assessing investment opportunities, conducting commercial and financial due diligence, supporting transaction execution and building trusted relationships with founders, management teams and C-level executives.
How do I apply?
Applications are due by 30 September 2026. Please apply through the appropriate application process provided by the organization.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Gates Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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