Transactor – Pan Africa Credit Investments

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in alternative investments seeks an experienced Transactor specializing in Pan-African credit investments, fluent in French, to join their Johannesburg team. The role involves managing debt investment opportunities, structuring complex transactions, and collaborating with stakeholders across Africa. A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience in the field are required. This is a senior management position with a hybrid workplace model.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Pan African credit investments.
• Proven track record in originating debt-related transactions and managing borrower relationships.
• Experience preparing comprehensive credit applications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend debt investment opportunities in Africa.
• Originate and execute complex transactions in leveraged finance.
• Prepare and present detailed credit applications and negotiate transaction terms.

Skills

Fluent in French

Interpersonal skills

Deal structuring

Financial modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Transactor – Pan Africa Credit Investments

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Johannesburg

ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000

Transactor – Pan Africa Credit Investments

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A leading firm in the Alternative Investments sector is seeking an experienced Transactor, specialising in Pan-African Credit Investments and fluent in French, to join their team in Johannesburg.

As the Transactor within this progressive and thriving business, your primary goal will be to assess and manage debt investment opportunities across the African continent. You will lead the origination and execution of complex investment transactions while collaborating with a diverse network of stakeholders, including bank syndicate teams, treasurers, asset managers and sponsors.

Key qualifications and experience required for the Transactor:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Pan African credit investments
• Proven track record in originating debt-related transactions and managing borrower relationships
• Experience preparing comprehensive credit applications
• Strong skills in deal structuring, especially in leveraged finance and writing credit memos
• Experience liaising with internal functions (legal, treasury) and external advisors (lawyers/accountants)
• Knowledge of portfolio management principles and reporting to investors

Key duties of the Transactor:

• Evaluate and recommend debt investment opportunities in Africa, while managing and optimising credit assets and stakeholder relationships.
• Originate and execute complex transactions in leveraged finance and buy-outs, ensuring client solutions and developing new client relationships.
• Prepare and present detailed credit applications, funding proposals and term sheets, and negotiate transaction terms.
• Conduct financial modelling and reporting and collaborate with internal and external partners for seamless transaction execution.
• Contribute to portfolio strategy and oversee the full lifecycle of deals from origination to completion.

Key personal skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel within Africa
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy

If you are eager to join a highly respected alternative investments team focused on Pan Africa credit opportunities, offering exposure to sophisticated deal structuring and end-to-end transaction management, we invite you to contact us to explore this exciting opportunity.

About the job

Contract Type: Perm

Focus: Investment Management

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Johannesburg

Contract Type: Perm

Focus: Investment Management

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Johannesburg

FULL_TIME

Transactor – Pan Africa Credit Investments

Save job

A leading firm in the Alternative Investments sector is seeking an experienced Transactor, specialising in Pan-African Credit Investments and fluent in French, to join their team in Johannesburg.

As the Transactor within this progressive and thriving business, your primary goal will be to assess and manage debt investment opportunities across the African continent. You will lead the origination and execution of complex investment transactions while collaborating with a diverse network of stakeholders, including bank syndicate teams, treasurers, asset managers and sponsors.

Key qualifications and experience required for the Transactor:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Pan African credit investments
• Proven track record in originating debt-related transactions and managing borrower relationships
• Experience preparing comprehensive credit applications
• Strong skills in deal structuring, especially in leveraged finance and writing credit memos
• Experience liaising with internal functions (legal, treasury) and external advisors (lawyers/accountants)
• Knowledge of portfolio management principles and reporting to investors

Key duties of the Transactor:

• Evaluate and recommend debt investment opportunities in Africa, while managing and optimising credit assets and stakeholder relationships.
• Originate and execute complex transactions in leveraged finance and buy-outs, ensuring client solutions and developing new client relationships.
• Prepare and present detailed credit applications, funding proposals and term sheets, and negotiate transaction terms.
• Conduct financial modelling and reporting and collaborate with internal and external partners for seamless transaction execution.
• Contribute to portfolio strategy and oversee the full lifecycle of deals from origination to completion.

Key personal skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel within Africa
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy

If you are eager to join a highly respected alternative investments team focused on Pan Africa credit opportunities, offering exposure to sophisticated deal structuring and end-to-end transaction management, we invite you to contact us to explore this exciting opportunity.

About the job

Contract Type: Perm

Focus: Investment Management

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Johannesburg

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Banking & Financial Services

Focus: Investment Management

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Johannesburg

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: U8OCKE-56A88542

Date posted: 15 July 2025

Consultant: Tiegan Stevens

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