Description

Sahel Capital is a leading private investment firm focused on sub-Saharan Africa’s food and agriculture sector. With a vision to be recognised as the continent’s foremost food and agriculture private investment firm, Sahel Capital leverages its deep experience across multiple value chains to provide capital, build companies, generate returns, and transform lives. Sahel Capital as a group manages multiple funds with dedicated private equity and private credit strategies in pursuit of our mission to drive meaningful agricultural transformation across sub-Saharan Africa. 

P O S I T I O N  O V E R V I E W

We are seeking highly motivated and analytically minded Graduate Trainee Analysts to join our team in Lagos.

The Credit Risk Intern will support the Credit & Portfolio team across the full credit lifecycle - from initial counterparty assessment and credit underwriting through portfolio monitoring and reporting. This is a hands-on role designed for a motivated individual who wants to build a strong foundation in credit analysis, financial modelling, and portfolio risk management within an emerging markets private credit context.

The intern will work closely with credit analysts and senior team members, gaining direct exposure to live transactions and a diversified portfolio of agri-SME borrowers.

K E Y  R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S
The Credit Risk Intern will support the Credit & Portfolio team across four main areas.:

•    Credit Analysis & Underwriting — preparing credit assessment memos, conducting financial statement analysis, calculating key metrics such as DSCR and leverage ratios, supporting due diligence, and researching sector context for agri-value chain borrowers.

•    Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting — preparing portfolio quality reports covering ECL, staging, and covenant compliance, maintaining portfolio trackers and borrower databases, supporting investment committee presentations, and flagging early warning indicators on deteriorating credits.

•    Financial Modelling — maintaining borrower financial models including revenue projections, DSCR calculations, stress testing, and sensitivity analysis across commodity prices, FX, and volume assumptions.

•    Research & Market Intelligence — conducting sector research across agri-SME sub-sectors, monitoring macroeconomic developments in Sahel's target markets, and supporting thematic research notes for the credit and portfolio function. 

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S & E X P E R I E N C E
Required

·      NYSC completion is mandatory.

·      0–2 years of relevant work experience.

·      Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

·      Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·      Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

·      High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

·      Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

·      CFA Level I passed or currently progressing toward the CFA qualification is preferred.

W H A T  W E  O F F E R
·      Hands-on experience in investment analysis and transaction execution.

·      Structured learning and mentorship opportunities.

·      Exposure to high-impact projects and industry professionals.

·      A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.

·      Career development opportunities within the organization.

L O C A T I O N
·      Lagos, Nigeria.

Application

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