Impact Investment Portfolio Lead

Edge Growth; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Growth Ventures is seeking a Post Investment Associate Principal in Johannesburg to manage and grow a portfolio of impact investments. You will oversee day-to-day portfolio management, value creation, and strategic oversight across SMEs.

Role requires heavy involvement in governance, reporting, and follow-on funding requests, with a focus on driving performance and value creation within the Fund’s portfolio.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration with portfolio teams.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills for financial analysis.
• Experience in strategy development and execution, with growth focus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver value-added support to portfolio companies through detailed financial analysis and strategy development.
• Own end-to-end portfolio management, from deal handover to exit.
• Ensure financial reporting and processes meet required standards across the portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Strategy development

Portfolio management

Communication

Education

MBA/CA(SA) or CFA advantageous

Postgraduate degree in Finance/Engineering/Actuarial/Statistics/Business Science

Job description

Edge Growth Ventures is seeking a Post Investment Associate Principal in Johannesburg to manage and grow a portfolio of impact investments. You will oversee day-to-day portfolio management, value creation, and strategic oversight across SMEs.

Role requires heavy involvement in governance, reporting, and follow-on funding requests, with a focus on driving performance and value creation within the Fund’s portfolio.