Senior Investment Officer, Houghton

Sheldon Recruitment and Selection; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Investment Officer for a permanent role in Johannesburg. This position requires a BCom Degree and at least 4 years of experience in business investment. The successful candidate will conduct market research, assess financial health, and create detailed financial models. Strong negotiation and networking skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary that is negotiable, and the chance to build and maintain important relationships in the SME market.

Qualifications

• Minimum Financial Accounting II or equivalent required.
• 4+ years of experience in business investment structuring.
• Experience in auditing, sales, and marketing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research for potential clients.
• Participate in networking events and industry forums.
• Assess financial health and risks through due diligence.
• Create financial models to guide investment decisions.
• Draft investment reports for stakeholders.
• Negotiate financing solutions with companies.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Monitor client portfolio performance.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and trends.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Negotiation skills

Networking

Commercial thinking

Influencing skills

Education

BCom Degree or similar

Job description

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Senior Investment Officer for a permanent role based in Houghton, Gauteng.

POSITION INFO

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria :

• BCom Degree in , or another business-related field
• Minimum level of Financial Accounting 2 or equivalent
• 4+ years’ experience in business investment / business investment structuring
• Experience in auditing, and / or sales and marketing will be advantageous
• Must have the ability to build & maintain relationships, have strong negotiation skills and be results focused
• Must be able to network with people, with persuasion / influencing skills
• Must have commercial / entrepreneurial thinking

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to :

• Conducting market research to identify potential clients and strategic partnerships
• Organizing and participating in networking events, conferences, and industry forums to establish and strengthen business networks.
• Assessing the financial health and potential risks of targeted companies through comprehensive due diligence.
• Creating detailed financial models, including revenue projections, cost analysis, risk assessment, and return calculations to guide investment decisions.
• Drafting comprehensive investment reports that communicate findings, risks, and potential returns to stakeholders.
• Structuring and negotiating viable financing solutions with targeted companies to optimize returns based on the associated risk.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the broader SME market.
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of client portfolios.
• Keeping abreast of industry regulations, market dynamics, and economic trends to adapt investment strategies accordingly

Salary

Negotiable

Please email detailed CV and supporting documentation and salary requirements through to with “Snr Investment Officer Houghton” in the subject line.

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