Senior Investment Officer, Houghton

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable university in South Africa is seeking a Senior Investment Officer for a permanent role based in Houghton, Gauteng. This position involves conducting market research, developing financial models, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a BCom degree and over 4 years' experience in business investment. The salary is negotiable.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in business investment/business investment structuring.
• Experience in auditing, banking, and/or sales and marketing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conducting market research to identify potential clients and partnerships.
• Organizing and participating in networking events to strengthen business networks.
• Assessing financial health and potential risks of targeted companies through due diligence.
• Creating detailed financial models to guide investment decisions.
• Drafting investment reports to communicate findings and risks to stakeholders.
• Structuring and negotiating financing solutions to optimize returns.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders in the SME market.
• Monitoring and evaluating client portfolio performance.
• Keeping abreast of industry regulations and market trends.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Negotiation skills

Networking

Commercial thinking

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Job description

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

Qualifications

• BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance 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, banking 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

Responsibilities

• 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 [e-mail] with “Snr Investment Officer Houghton” in the subject line

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful