Senior Associate/Analyst - Investment Banking
Sygnus Group
- Kingston and St. Andrew
- Not disclosed
- Permanent full-time
- Updated 12/03/2026
- HRD
Working closely with colleagues across Jamaica, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico, and Miami, you will be directly involved in developing investment theses and sector analyses, executing transactions, and engaging stakeholders.
Senior Associate/Analyst - Investment Banking
Location:
This role will be based at our head office in Kingston, Jamaica; however, we are open to candidates in the Caribbean region.
About the Role:
Sygnus is recruiting a Senior Associate/Analyst - Investment Banking to join the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund (CCRF) team. This flagship US$135m blended-finance climate fund is dedicated to driving sustainable growth and resilience across the Caribbean by investing in high-impact sectors and climate opportunities.
This will play a pivotal role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing equity investment opportunities while contributing to value creation. This position offers significant growth potential, including the opportunity to assume leadership responsibility for equity investment execution in the region over time.
About Sygnus:
Headquartered in Jamaica, Sygnus has operations in Puerto Rico and St. Lucia and is the Caribbean’s leading alternative investment management company with investment funds spanning private credit, real estate and private equity. In addition to our alternative investment solutions, Sygnus also provides its clients with Investment Banking and Wealth Management solutions.
Sygnus is an entrepreneurial and problem-solving business anchored by our 3i’s Principles of Innovation, Independence, and Integrity. Our leading alternative investment (AI) platform is fueled by innovative and transformational strategies that are committed to accelerating growth across the region whilst providing investors with an attractive asset class for their investment portfolios. Led by our team of experts, Sygnus strives to formulate customized solutions for our partners that unlock value whilst positively impacting the society of the region.
Sygnus offers its team members an unmatched opportunity to work with the leading alternative investment manager where they will gain exposure to cutting-edge financial solutions in private equity, private credit, real estate, and impact strategies, including investment in climate and economic resilience sectors. Team members work in a dynamic and supportive environment that requires constant collaboration, teamwork, ideation, and creative thinking. Team Members are empowered to sharpen their skills and build successful careers whilst working with industry leaders and industry pioneers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct market, business, impact, and financial analyses to evaluate investment opportunities.
- Manage and execute the underwriting and analysis of equity and quasi-equity investment opportunities.
- Develop and review detailed financial models, including valuation, and sensitivity analyses.
- Conduct comprehensive commercial, financial, and impact due diligence on prospective investments.
- Source and evaluate investment opportunities in line with CCRF’s investment strategy and investment policy.
- Prepare Investment Committee memoranda, transaction summaries, and approval materials.
- Support transaction execution, including term sheet development, contract negotiations, and coordination with legal and technical advisors.
- Assist with the structuring of investments and assessment of capital structures.
- Support governance activities and post-investment value creation initiatives.
- Identify and engage with regional and international investors, DFIs, banks, and family offices to support co-investments and exit strategies.
- Support transaction execution, including due diligence, contract negotiations, and legal documentation.
- Lead or support complex commercial and financial negotiations.
- Develop high-quality client-facing presentations and investment materials.
- Provide value-creation recommendations to enhance post-investment strategies.
- Collaborate closely with CCRF team members and the broader Sygnus Group.
Qualifications & Competencies:
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in Private Equity, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Development Finance, Corporate Banking and/or a similar investment environment.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or a related field; advanced qualifications (MBA, MSc Finance, or similar in a quantitative discipline) are an asset.
- Technical Expertise: Strong quantitative and analytical skills with hands-on experience in investment due diligence, equity financing, financial modeling, and business model assessment.
- Deal Execution: Proven ability to support and/or lead due diligence processes, transaction execution, and investment decision-making.
- Regional Insight: Solid understanding of Caribbean business dynamics, including macroeconomic trends, opportunities, and challenges impacting the region.
- Impact Orientation: Familiarity with or strong interest in impact investing, particularly in alignment with the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund’s mandate.
- Personal Attributes: Collaborative, resourceful, and self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in high-performance, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
- Professional Integrity: Demonstrates intellectual rigor, transparency, and openness to learning; comfortable navigating ambiguity and making evidence-based decisions.
Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Caribbean while developing your career with the region’s leading alternative investment manager. As Senior Investment Associate, you will contribute directly to shaping resilient, climate-focused investments that drive both economic growth and positive social impact.
Application Deadline: 29 March 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
To learn more about Sygnus, visit https://sygnusgroup.com
To learn more about the CCRF, visit https://caribbeanclimateresilience.com/
