Investment Analyst/Associate – CA(SA) – Johannesburg

Please email your CV directly to Joanne@connectrecruit.co.za for more information on opportunities.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY

Our clients make long-term investments into medium-to-large businesses in South Africa and the rest of the continent. These investments have consistently outperformed the stock market, delivering strong returns for our investors and stakeholders alike.

Overview of role:
The individual will be a member of the Transacting team. The main objective of this team is to identify and evaluate Investment opportunities, execute the transaction and ensure optimal returns for investors when exiting the transaction.

Key Responsibilities
Proactively source and identify investment opportunities utilising formal and informal networks.

Conduct sector analysis on predetermined sectors; understand the value drivers within sectors; compile research papers on the sector and identify potential target clients within.

Prepare proposals for and attend client meetings.

Overall deal team coordination for deal evaluation and execution, including:

• Prepare investment proposal for targeted company and form part of the deal team that motivates it to internal committees.

• Compile quarterly investment reports on portfolio companies reflecting an in-depth understanding of the company and external market drivers.

• Assist the deal team in providing support to portfolio companies at a strategic level – includes Board representation where relevant.

• Supports and coordinates the exit process and contributes opinion regarding timing / exit type, pricing etc.

• Oversight of Analysts working in deal teams.