Responsibilities

• Data Analysis and Strategic Modeling
• Analyze financial data, market trends, and investment metrics to identify key insights and opportunities for sustainable growth.
• Develop advanced statistical models to forecast future trends in African agribusiness, energy, and other critical sectors, with recommendations to guide investment initiatives.
• Leverage machine learning techniques to create predictive models that support investment decisions and risk assessments.
• Data Collection, Processing, and Pipeline Development
• Design and manage data pipelines that streamline the collection, processing, and analysis of data from multiple sources, including industry reports, government publications, and proprietary databases.
• Build and maintain a centralized data repository to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility for cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define data requirements, ensuring comprehensive and relevant data is collected for ongoing and new projects.
• Data Visualization and Reporting
• Create and maintain dynamic dashboards and data visualizations that present complex data in a clear, actionable format, enabling senior leadership and stakeholders to monitor KPIs, market trends, and project outcomes.
• Deliver detailed and insightful reports on investment performance, market research, and industry trends, translating data insights into strategies for sustainable growth and risk mitigation.
• Design and present customized visual reports for external stakeholders, including investors and government agencies, showcasing key insights into African market dynamics and investment opportunities.
• Market Research and Insight Generation
• Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis, identifying emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities within African industries, particularly agribusiness, energy, and trade.
• Support W2A’s expansion strategy by providing data-driven insights into new markets, helping to shape project direction and investment focus.
• Assess the economic and political climate across target regions to advise on strategic partnerships and investment approaches, maximizing impact and mitigating risks.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Government Relations, Investment Management, and Legal Affairs, to identify data needs and deliver insights that support their objectives.
• Provide thought leadership on data-driven decision-making to foster a culture of analytical rigor within W2A.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, translating complex data analyses into actionable recommendations and strategies that align with W2A’s mission.
• Process Improvement and Innovation
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance data quality, efficiency, and reporting capabilities.
• Stay updated on the latest data science methodologies, tools, and industry best practices to ensure W2A remains at the forefront of data-driven investment management.
• Develop and automate processes for real-time data analysis to support timely, informed decision-making across all W2A initiatives.