Senior Investment Officer, Houghton

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

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Houghton, Gauteng is seeking a Senior Investment Officer for a permanent role. The ideal candidate will have a BCom degree, over 4 years of experience in business investment, and strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. Responsibilities include conducting market research, assessing financial health of targeted companies, and drafting investment reports. Salary is negotiable. Please send your CV and salary requirements to the provided email with the subject line.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify potential clients.
• Organize networking events to establish business networks.
• Assess financial health of targeted companies.
• Create financial models to guide investment decisions.
• Draft investment reports communicating findings.
• Structure and negotiate financing solutions.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Monitor client portfolio performance.
• Keep abreast of industry regulations to adapt strategies.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Relationship Building

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Thinking

Networking Skills

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.

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• 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

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 [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