Private Equity Associate

Feeblo; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in private equity is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities while leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive value creation in the growing South African market. Your expertise in financial modeling and deal execution will be crucial as you manage portfolio companies and engage with investors. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful investments across diverse sectors such as mining and fintech, while developing your skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in investment banking, management consulting, or Big 4.
• Strong financial modeling skills and deal execution expertise.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate investment opportunities across sectors.
• Build financial models and analyze investment returns.
• Monitor portfolio performance and support value creation.

Skills

Advanced Financial Modeling

Valuation Methods

Data Analysis Tools

Deal Execution

Sector Expertise

Analytical Rigor

Commercial Acumen

Communication

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CFA (Level II+)

CA(SA)

Tools

DealRoom

Datasite

Capital IQ

PitchBook

Preqin

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

Job description

The Private Equity Associate plays a critical role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities while managing portfolio companies.

This position requires strong financial modeling skills, deal execution expertise, and the ability to leverage cutting-edge investment technologies to drive value creation in South Africa's growing private markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deal Sourcing & Due Diligence

• Identify and evaluate investment opportunities across sectors (mining, fintech, renewable energy)
• Conduct industry research and competitive landscape analysis
• Perform commercial due diligence (market sizing, growth potential)

Financial Analysis & Modeling

• Build LBO (Leveraged Buyout), DCF, and merger models
• Analyze historical and projected financial statements
• Assess investment returns (IRR, MOIC, cash-on-cash)

Transaction Execution

• Prepare investment memoranda for Investment Committee
• Coordinate legal due diligence with external counsel
• Assist with deal structuring (equity / debt instruments)

Portfolio Management

• Monitor portfolio company performance (KPIs, EBITDA growth)
• Support value creation initiatives (operational improvements, add-on acquisitions)
• Prepare quarterly performance reports for investors

Investor Relations & Fundraising

• Assist with fund marketing materials (PPM, DDQs)
• Prepare performance analytics for LPs (pension funds, DFIs)

Technology & Data Analytics

• Utilize DealRoom, Datasite for virtual data rooms
• Leverage Capital IQ, PitchBook, Preqin for market intelligence
• Apply Python / R for advanced investment analytics

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Advanced Financial Modeling (3-statement, LBO, M&A)
• Valuation Methods (DCF, public comps, precedent transactions)
• Data Analysis Tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL)
• Deal Execution (term sheets, SPA negotiation)
• Sector Expertise (mining, financial services, healthcare)

Soft Skills

• Analytical Rigor – Strong quantitative abilities
• Commercial Acumen – Understanding business drivers
• Communication – Presenting to senior partners
• Resilience – Managing complex deals under pressure

Qualifications & Certifications

Mandatory: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting (Hons preferred); 2-4 years in investment banking, management consulting, or Big 4

Preferred: CFA (Level II+) or CA(SA)