Sahel Capital, a leading private investment firm focused on the food and agriculture sector across sub-Saharan Africa, has opened applications for a Credit Risk Intern position in its Lagos office.
The role offers aspiring finance professionals a hands-on opportunity to gain deep exposure to the full credit lifecycle within an emerging markets private credit environment.
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Supporting Growth in Nigeria’s Agribusiness Sector
Sahel Capital is currently scaling its private credit activities through the Sahel Agribusiness Private Debt Fund (SAPDF), a SEC-registered, Naira-denominated closed-ended fund.
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The fund targets structured financing for agribusiness SMEs and infrastructure projects in Nigeria, with an initial Series 1 issuance of ₦25 billion as part of a larger ₦75 billion (~$55 million) programme.
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This expansion comes on the heels of the firm’s recent successes, including the first close of its Sahel Capital Agribusiness Fund II (SCAF II) at $29 million and ongoing deployments through its Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA).
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The Credit Risk Intern will support the Credit & Portfolio team across key areas:
- Counterparty assessment and credit underwriting
- Portfolio monitoring and risk management
- Financial modelling and reporting
“This internship is designed for analytically strong individuals who want to build a solid foundation in private credit and contribute directly to addressing the significant financing gap in Nigeria’s agriculture sector,” a Sahel Capital spokesperson noted.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The firm is targeting highly motivated candidates with strong quantitative skills, ideally pursuing or holding a degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related fields.
Proficiency in financial modelling and Excel is essential, while any exposure to credit analysis, banking, investments, or the agribusiness sector would be an advantage.
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The position reflects Sahel Capital’s commitment to developing local talent capable of supporting sustainable growth in Africa’s food systems.
About Sahel Capital
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Lagos, Sahel Capital is a private investment firm exclusively focused on agribusiness opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa.
The firm manages multiple funds across private equity and private credit strategies, with a track record of investments that enhance food security, create jobs, and build resilient value chains.
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