Private Fund Expert

Symbiotics; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to join their team in Cape Town. This role offers the unique opportunity to engage in market research and due diligence for private equity and debt investments, contributing to impactful projects that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. You will work in a flexible environment with a diverse team from 41 countries, allowing you to grow and excel while positively impacting emerging markets. If you're motivated, organized, and possess strong financial acumen, this position could be your next career milestone.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

International Colleagues

Impactful Work

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience, including 1+ years in private equity and debt.
• Strong financial and fund analysis skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and due diligence on investment opportunities.
• Draft investment documents and collaborate on presentations.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Due Diligence

Market Research

Private Equity Knowledge

Private Debt Knowledge

Networking

ESG Investment Familiarity

Organizational Skills

Proficiency in English

Ability to Work Independently

Education

University Degree in Finance

Job description

The job will consist of following tasks :

• Perform market research and sector analysis.
• Identify and screen prospective private equity and private debt funds investment opportunities.
• Perform full due diligence on new private equity and private debt fund investment opportunities.
• Draft and coordinate investment documents preparation (Deal Teasers, DD report, Investment Memorandum, investment legal documentation) to be validated by the Head of Third -Party Origination.
• Collaborate in the presentation of investment opportunities to clients.
• Cater for post investment portfolio monitoring and reporting.

Your Qualification

Requirements

More specifically, you have the following skills and competencies :

• University degree or equivalent, preferably in a finance related field.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in private debt and private equity industry, including due diligence experience.
• Strong financial and fund analysis skills.
• Good understanding of private debt and equity environment and trends.
• Network within the industry.
• Familiar with impact and ESG investment is a plus.
• Highly motivated, well-organized with a strong work ethic and a high degree of integrity;
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to follow established processes and work with deadlines.
• Willingness to travel (up to 10%).
• Full English proficiency; French, Spanish, Russian, or other language a plus.
• Valid Work Permit for South Africa.

Job Offer

• The chance to contribute to improving the lives of people in emerging and frontier countries, to work towards supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• A flexible work environment with colleagues from 41 countries.
• The opportunity to become part of a growing business that pushes you to excel every day while having a positive impact on others.