Social Impact Investment Analyst

Placements24; Free State; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel for site visits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical and mission-driven Social Impact Investment Analyst to join their team in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and managing investments that generate positive social and environmental impact alongside financial returns.

It combines rigorous due diligence, financial modeling, and impact assessments while offering hybrid work and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, MBA or related field.
• Proven experience in investment analysis, financial modeling, or venture capital.
• Understanding of social impact measurement and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work remotely and travel.
• Knowledge of the development landscape in the Northern Cape is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source potential social impact investment opportunities.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence on target organizations, including financial, operational, and impact assessments.
• Develop financial models and investment proposals.
• Analyze the social and environmental impact metrics of potential investments.
• Monitor the performance of existing investments and provide regular reports.
• Engage with investee companies and support their growth and impact objectives.
• Conduct market research on trends in impact investing and sustainable finance.
• Build and maintain relationships with fund managers, social enterprises, and community stakeholders.
• Prepare investment committee memos and present findings.
• Ensure compliance with ethical investment guidelines and reporting standards.

Skills

Analytical

Quantitative skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Remote work adaptability

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Financial modeling software

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and mission-driven Social Impact Investment Analyst to join their team, serving the Upington, Northern Cape region. This role is pivotal in identifying, evaluating, and managing investments that generate positive social and environmental impact alongside financial returns. You will conduct rigorous due diligence, financial modeling, and impact assessments for potential investment opportunities. This position operates on a hybrid model, requiring occasional travel to Upington and surrounding areas for site visits and stakeholder engagement, while primary work can be conducted remotely. The ideal candidate possesses strong financial acumen, a deep understanding of impact investing principles, and a commitment to sustainable development. You will play a key role in channeling capital towards impactful solutions in the Northern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and source potential social impact investment opportunities.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence on target organizations, including financial, operational, and impact assessments.
• Develop financial models and investment proposals.
• Analyze the social and environmental impact metrics of potential investments.
• Monitor the performance of existing investments and provide regular reports.
• Engage with investee companies and support their growth and impact objectives.
• Conduct market research on trends in impact investing and sustainable finance.
• Build and maintain relationships with fund managers, social enterprises, and community stakeholders.
• Prepare investment committee memos and present findings.
• Ensure compliance with ethical investment guidelines and reporting standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in investment analysis, financial modeling, or venture capital.
• Demonstrated understanding of social impact measurement and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and travel as needed.
• Proficiency in financial analysis software and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of the development landscape in the Northern Cape is advantageous.
• Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.
• A genuine passion for creating positive social and environmental change through finance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape the impact investing landscape in the Northern Cape.
• Professional growth and development in a cutting-edge field.
• Work with a dedicated team focused on sustainable development.