INVESTMENT ANALYST (Pre-Investment)

Talent Genie

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

INVESTMENT ANALYST (Pre-Investment) – Century City, Cape TownCompetitive Package on Offer based on Qualification and years of relevant experience!Our Client, a reputable Investment Firm (Infrastructure – Energy) is currently seeking to appoint an Investment Analyst to join their dynamic and growing team of professionals.One would describe you as being a numerically inclined problem solver who has the ability to analyse complex information whilst identifying risk.You are a highly articulate, self-motivated professional who has a committed work ethic, drive for excellent and the ability to perform well under deadline pressure.Key duties and responsibilities:

Sector Research: Stay abreast of industry and / or sector developments
Deal Origination: Build and maintain a network of deal sources within the early-stage investment ecosystem that regularly introduce high quality opportunities into the fund’s pipeline
Deal evaluation: Manage a pipeline of potential investments at different stages of the screening process, with senior support
Project Management: Executing all of the above within a strongly project managed work process is essential
Deal execution, with support from senior support:
Due diligence: Undertake focused research and analysis as part of the due diligence process to understand the growth potential of a mid-market business (including executing fundamental strategic analysis and applying sound business judgment to assess the market opportunity, the business model, and core team). Analyse historical financials and conduct financial modelling in order to value the company. Detail financial modelling as per the Company’s Financial Modelling Standards. Own one or more workstreams with the Due Diligence
Closing: Support the senior team in managing the process of Drafting, negotiation and execution of legal agreements; Effective transaction hand-over process and on-going collaboration with PIM and Administration teams

Track market developments/press coverage and provide regular summary reports
Assisting with ad hoc duties as required by or assigned by Management and Senior Team

Qualifications & Experience:

B.Comm Finance related Degree / BSc Investment / CFA Graduate or related
1-3 Years related experience in conducting due diligence, research and reading financial statement and market data, quantitative analysis on financial information, carrying out financial modelling and projection, drafting and writing research reports, ensure compliance regulations are met
Proven financial modelling experience gained
Solid knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office as a whole
Candidates must have a vested interest in the investment / private equity / infrastructure industry
Strong qualitative and quantitative valuation/analytical/financial skills
Strong interpersonal, teamwork and natural leadership skills

To apply for this position, please email a detailed copy of your CV’s to: Nicole Spamers:

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