Investment Analyst (Private Equity | Infrastructure)

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Investment Analyst (Private Equity | Infrastructure) in South Africa (Western Cape, Cape Town) Comp

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Investment Analyst (Private Equity | Infrastructure) in South Africa (Western Cape, Cape Town)

Competitive Package on Offer!

Are you in search of your next career move? And do you share the long term <--------Please upload your CV here-------- to raise, deploy and manage funds for climate change mitigation and adaptation that will deliver a transformative role in one of the following sectors: renewable energy, water & oceans, sanitation, landscapes, sustainable cities.

Our client, a Global Investment Manager, that has a mission to contribute towards mitigating and building resilience to climate change in areas most affected, is currently in search of Investment Analysts to support their activities in Africa.

The roles will form part of their African Transaction team which is responsible for growing the business across the region by sourcing, developing, negotiating and closing renewable energy opportunities.

The role will be based in South Africa (Cape Town).

Responsibilities include:

• Support transactors across all facets of deal activity and process life cycles
• Implement and Maintain the documentation management system including all relevant due diligence and project content
• Manage processes associated with compliance, governance and internal approvals such as KYC and anti-money laundering checks
• Knowledge manager for the Transaction database
• Preparation of project finance models and appropriate analysis as necessary
• Financial analysis of potential financing structures
• Preparation of investment proposals for the Investment Committee
• Implementation of due diligence work-streams
• Co-ordination of input required for reports for the Board and Investors
• Research of power / energy market across the region

Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

• Honours Financial degree or equivalent (with supporting transcript / results / achievements)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within Private Equity or Investment Banking (M&A, corporate finance or project finance) with a proven track record in emerging markets (preferably Private Equity / Infrastructure themed and preferably in Africa)
• Strong financial modelling skills and attention to detail
• Financial acumen – the capacity to demonstrate knowledge of and insight into financial principles and processes and identify inconsistencies in data
• Ability to apply sound business judgment and an analytical, pragmatic and creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively: strong project / process management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (proficiency in French is not required but would be a distinguishing competency)
• Technically proficient (Advanced) in Excel, Word, PowerPoint essential.

Personal attributes:

• Intrinsically motivated by the mission
• Invests high levels of energy in work
• Flexible and dynamic – self-starter, results driven, ability to deal with change
• Highly organised and structured, logical and lateral thinker.
• Team player, with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and add value.
• Excellent intellectual and conceptual abilities
• Excellence orientation (concern for high-quality work) – Follow-through; the motivation to ensure the highest standards of quality and productivity are consistently maintained

If you are interested to apply, please forward a detailed copy of your CV to Nicole Spamers: <--------Please upload your CV here-------- together with a personalised motivation letter.

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