Senior Investment Officer

Recruiter:

Status Staffing

Job Ref:

PC002038/LS

Date posted:

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Location:

Bellville, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client, a reputable organization based in Bellville, Cape Town, is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Investment Officer. The successful candidate will hold a BCom degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field (with at least Financial Accounting 2 or equivalent) and have a minimum of four years’ 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 ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and financial skills, be results-driven, and demonstrate the ability to build and maintain professional relationships, along with excellent negotiation skills and proficiency in MS Office.

POSITION INFO:
A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Finance
BASIC SALARY : R45 000.00 + Benefits
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

BCom degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field
Minimum of Financial Accounting 2 or equivalent
4 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
Strong ability to build and maintain professional relationships
Excellent negotiation skills
Results-focused with strong analytical abilities
Solid financial background
Proficiency in MS Office

DUTIES:

Conduct market research to identify potential clients and strategic partnerships for the company.
Organize and participate in networking events, conferences, and industry forums to establish and strengthen business networks.
Assess the financial health and potential risks of targeted companies through comprehensive due diligence.
Create detailed financial models, including revenue projections, cost analyses, risk assessments, and return calculations, to guide investment decisions.
Draft comprehensive investment reports that communicate findings, risks, and potential returns to stakeholders.
Structure and negotiate viable financing solutions with targeted companies to optimize returns for the company based on the associated risk.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the broader SME market.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of client portfolios.
Keep abreast of industry regulations, market dynamics, and economic trends to adapt investment strategies accordingly.

HOURS:

Flexible in-office hours

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