Senior Investment Analyst - Strategic & Enterprise Investments

Purpose Statement

To play a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making related to equity investments, monitoring and reporting on investment performance, ensuring good corporate governance and driving enterprise development initiatives.

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in corporate finance, investment analysis, enterprise development, or related fields.
• Proven track record in evaluating investment opportunities and managing portfolios.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship-building to achieve objectives. 

Ideal:

• Exposure to managing investment portfolios, impact investing SME development or B-BBEE-compliant vehicles.
• Evaluating and executing investments in SMMEs.
• Designing and administering grant funding programs.
• Building partnerships with incubators, accelerators and industry bodies.

Qualifications (Minimum)

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

Knowledge

• Deep understanding of B-BBEE legislation and ESD frameworks.
• Investment analysis or portfolio management knowledge
  Financial modelling, valuation techniques and investment analysis.
• Corporate Finance Principles: Capital structure, cost of capital, working capital management, and capital budgeting.
• South African SMME ecosystem and enterprise development trends.
• Regulatory environment affecting ESD and strategic investments.

Skills

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