INVESTMENT ANALYST (Unlisted Equity) - - Cape Town City Centre

INVESTMENT ANALYST (Unlisted Equity) Century City, Cape Town

Competitive Package on Offer based on Qualification and years of relevant experience!

Our Client, a reputable Investment Firm is currently seeking to appoint an Investment Analyst to join their dynamic team of professionals.

The position has the potential to develop into an investment principal role over the medium term i.e.

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 funds 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 Companys 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
1-3 Years related experience
Candidates must have a vested interest in the investment / private equity / infrastructure industry
Proven Leadership skills
Strong qualitative and quantitative valuation/analytical/financial skills
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A self-motivated, committed work ethic and a drive for excellence as well as keen attention to detail
Strong data management and research skills
Ability to perform under deadline pressures
Problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyse complex information to identify the key issue/action and drive resolutions
Proficient in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint