Senior Investment Officer

SUMMARY:
If you are a commercially astute investment professional with a passion for SME funding, relationship management, and financial analysis, this opportunity could be your next strategic career move. Our client is a leading specialist financier focused on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises through tailored funding solutions and business support services.

Company and Job Description:
Our client is a well-established organisation within the SME finance sector, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurial growth through innovative financing and value-added business solutions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying investment opportunities, conducting financial due diligence, structuring funding solutions, managing stakeholder relationships, and monitoring investment portfolios. This role requires a strong financial background, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to assess risk while driving sustainable returns.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Conduct market research to identify potential clients and strategic business opportunities. Develop and maintain networks through participation in industry events, conferences, and business forums. Perform detailed financial, commercial, and risk-based due diligence on potential investments. Develop financial models including revenue forecasts, cost analyses, risk assessments, and return calculations. Prepare comprehensive investment reports and recommendations for decision-making purposes. Structure and negotiate financing solutions aligned with organisational risk and return objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners. Monitor and evaluate the performance of investment portfolios and funded businesses. Stay informed of industry developments, regulatory requirements, market conditions, and economic trends affecting investment decisions. Job Experience and Skills Required: BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related Business field Minimum of 4 years' experience in business investment, business finance, or a related financial services environment. Exposure to auditing, banking, financial accounting, or sales and marketing environments will be advantageous. Proven experience in financial analysis, investment assessments, and funding transactions. Skills: Strong financial analysis and modelling capabilities. Excellent relationship-building and networking skills. Advanced negotiation and influencing abilities. Sound commercial and entrepreneurial thinking. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver results in a dynamic environment. Competency Requirements: Business Acumen Relationship Management Persuading and Influencing Analytical Thinking Entrepreneurial Mindset Results Orientation Customer Focus Commercial Awareness Negotiation Skills Stakeholder Engagement Apply now! For more exciting (Finance\/ Engineering\/ IT \/ Supply Chain \/ Commercial & C-Suite) vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Financial Managers Financial Accountants Financial Controllers Chartered Accountants Group Reporting & Consolidations Accountant Commercial Finance and FP&A positions If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Mandisa Phahla Recruiting Consultant