Post Investment Associate (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

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Post Investment Associate (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) Location: Durban, KZN A leading development finance institution is seeking a Post Investment Associate to join its Post Investment Unit on a 12-month fixed-term contract . The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and managing an investment portfolio, conducting post-investment due diligence, supporting portfolio risk management initiatives, and ensuring effective oversight of investee companies. Key Responsibilities Conduct post-investment due diligence and monitoring of allocated investment portfolios. Perform financial and operational assessments of investee companies. Review funding applications from existing investees and prepare recommendations for relevant approval committees. Conduct periodic site visits and monitor investee performance. Oversee investee compliance with legal, regulatory and governance requirements. Perform enterprise valuations, impairment assessments and financial analysis. Prepare quarterly portfolio risk reports and investment performance updates. Identify potential areas of risk, non-compliance or default and recommend appropriate interventions. Support audit processes and engage with internal and external stakeholders. Manage relationships with investee companies, consultants and relevant stakeholders. Attend investee board meetings where required. Provide input into departmental committees and investment discussions. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field . Honours degree in Finance, Accounting or CTA preferred. Minimum 5 years’ experience in deal-making, investment management or post-investment portfolio management . Experience within corporate finance, private equity, venture capital, development finance or investment banking environments . Strong understanding of financial modelling, financial statement analysis and enterprise valuation methodologies. Experience managing a diverse investment portfolio and conducting portfolio risk assessments. Completed articles or strong audit experience will be advantageous. Knowledge of commercial legislation, including taxation, Companies Act, commercial law, litigation and insolvency processes. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint . Strong report writing, analytical and presentation skills.