Investment Officer

SUMMARY:
A financial services company based in Johannesburg (Head Office) is looking for Investment Officer at their Pretoria branch offices.

POSITION INFO:
We are looking for a person who will be able to fulfil the following requirements:

• Conducting market research to identify potential clients and strategic partnerships for Business Partners Limited.
• Organising and participating in networking events, conferences, and industry forums to establish and strengthen business networks.
• Assessing the financial health and potential risks of targeted companies through comprehensive due diligence.
• Creating detailed financial models, including revenue projections, cost analysis, risk assessment, and return calculations to guide investment decisions.
• Drafting comprehensive investment reports that communicate findings, risks, and potential returns to stakeholders.
• Structuring and negotiating viable financing solutions with targeted companies to optimize returns for Business Partners Limited based on the associated risk.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the broader SME market.
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of client portfolios.
• Keeping abreast of industry regulations, market dynamics, and economic trends to adapt investment strategies accordingly.

• A B com degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related field with minimal level of Financial Accounting 2 or equivalent
• Requirements:
• 2 or more years of experience in business investment or a business finance related role
• Experience in auditing, banking, financial accounting and/or sales and marketing will be advantageous.
• The individual needs to possess the ability to build and maintain relationships, have strong negotiation skills, results focused, analytical with a strong financial background.