Senior Investment Associate

Nefcorp; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Investment Associate for the uMnotho Fund Manager team. The role involves developing business strategies to generate new investment opportunities, managing transactions, and conducting due diligence. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in private equity or structured finance and a post-graduate qualification. Strong deal structuring skills are essential, along with excellent analytical abilities and a focus on client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5 years similar experience in private equity / project finance / structured finance.
• Expert in deal structuring and negotiations.
• Ability to analyze market opportunities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop business strategies and pursue new investments.
• Engage with financial institutions and BEE groups.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence on approved transactions.

Skills

Deal structuring

Project management

Analysis and Attention to Detail

Ethical Judgement

Customer Service Orientation

Resilience and Stress Management

Education

Post Graduate qualification

Job description

Job category : Banking, Finance, Insurance.

StockbrokingContract : PermanentRemuneration : Market RelatedEE position : YesIntroductionWe are hiring a Senior Investment Associate to join the uMnotho Fund Manager team.

Business Development / Transaction Origination

Pro-actively develop business development strategies and pursue new business development through excellent understanding of market and stakeholder networksIdentify lucrative market opportunities through an excellent understanding and interpretation of sector analysis, including market structure, supply and demand aspects, competitor environment, and gap analysis and taking actions accordinglyActively participate in formulating, developing and implementing the business development strategy to generate new investment opportunities in the South African BEE financing marketEngage in the activities and efforts required for the implementation of the business development planConduct business development in response to new markets, products and clientsDevelop strategic relationships with financial institutions, corporate finance advisors, other intermediaries and BEE groupsParticipate and represent the NEF at investment conferences and roundtable discussionsEngage in activities that ensure the investment initiatives are in support of broader South African economic development strategies and / or government BEE strategiesAct independently in all spheres of project management, expert in deal structuring and negotiations.

Acknowledged as a very experienced deal maker / transactor both within and outside of the NEFMobilize, coordinate and guide internal and external resources to appraise transactions / project / applicationsManage and influence internal decision making and transaction processes to obtain investment approvalUtilize expert knowledge (of BEE market, financial market, macro-economic environment sector) as to support, lead tea in identifying and suggesting / recommending appropriate mitigation measures on key risk issuesConduct comprehensive due diligence investigations on approved transactions by providing input on scoping and partaking in due diligence exercises with minimal supportRecommend, develop, negotiate innovative / optimum / appropriate finance and legal structures for each investment deal ensuring long term sustainability / viability of the project to the benefit of the client and NEFProvide advice, guidance to legal department on the commercial terms in the preparation of legal documentationNegotiate with clients / co-financiers on an acceptable deal structure, financial terms, security to ensure successful deal closure incorporate and writing reportsEnsure the timeous execution of legal documents in accordance with approved term sheetsAcknowledged reputation within the NEF and externally based on successful deal closure and expertiseAct as a mentor to Investment Associates and Investment AnalystsOversees and manages the implementation of projects through timeous disbursements paid out to the satisfaction of the clientProvides expertise on structures recommended to Committee(s) by Investment AssociatesPro-actively identifies potential areas of non-compliance, increased risk and set-up / initiate an action programme accordinglyDeal Sustainability / Risk Management / Portfolio ManagementResponsible for surveillance, compliance, pro-actively anticipates and implements corrective actions, lead discussions in negotiating possible solutionsMakes recommendations on effective solutions to sustain client relationships in the event of a default without causing a dilution in the asset value of the NEFRepresents the NEF on Boards of Directors of selected investee companies.

Qualification Requirements

Post Grad added advantageExperience / Skills Required5 years similar experience in private equity / project finance / structured financeDeal structuringProject managementPersonal Attributes / Behaviours / AttitudesAnalysis and Attention to DetailFocus & Sustained AttentionJudgement and Decision MakingProblem Solving & Learning AgilityTolerance of AmbiguityDrive and Result OrientationDecisiveness & Action OrientationEthical JudgementExcellent / Quality OrientationResilience and Stress ManagementRule OrientationTime and Self- ManagementObjectivityBuilding RelationshipsBuilding Strategy Relationships / NetworkingCustomer Service OrientationEngaging DiversityInterpersonal AgilityTeamworkConflict Management

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