Open Capital Advisors is a management consulting and financial advisory firm that drives growth, enables investment, and builds markets across Africa. We help high-impact businesses achieve scale, support investors to deploy capital, and enable development partners and the public sector to drive inclusive market-based solutions.

Job Summary:   Analysts will start with a rigorous training program to build strategic and financial skills, combining hands-on coaching and real-world experience in order to prepare you to assume responsibility as you grow in your role. Training is an integral part of this multi-year commitment and is funded by the company as part of this full-time position.

In this role the Analyst will support OCA projects and also our clients in 3-6 month rotating embedded placements. You will quickly build diverse experience, working with senior-level clients and senior management within our team and offering unprecedented opportunities for personal and professional growth.

We are looking for exceptional, ambitious, innovative graduates who are looking for growth and learning and making an impact through their work. You should be able to begin work full time in May or September 2025;

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analysing new business opportunities.
• Creating and managing new systems and overseeing client budgeting.
• Performing market research, developing financial models, and creating presentations for clients.
• Developing insightful analysis and problem-solving through analytical and organizational tasks.
• As we continue to deepen our reach in the broader African market, there will continue to be many opportunities to engage across Sub Saharan Africa. The right candidate should be excited and genuinely motivated by the challenging strategic and financial questions we answer for our clients.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of a second-class degree upper division from an accredited university;
• Graduating year – 2023, 2024 or 2025;
• Proficient skills in MS Office; specifically excel and word;
• Attention to detail and desire to learn;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and analytical abilities;
• Ability to multi-task and get things done;
• Ability to work effectively in a team;
• Strong academic performance in any discipline and a clear understanding of business;
• Desire to learn and grow while being exposed to new industries and business issues;
• Fluency in English is required;
• Ugandan national or possess valid work authorization;
• Enjoy solving challenging strategic and financial questions;

What we offer

• An exciting opportunity to work with a great diverse team driven towards a great vision and Impact work.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Exposure to diverse clients across Sub Saharan Africa
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
• Unlimited space to grow and be innovative.
• Growth of professional network
• Exposure to a variety of sectors during projects/assignments
• The interviews will take place between January and March 2025.

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