(Senior) Manager - Private Equity Africa

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Key Responsibilities Originate, assess, and execute private equity fund investments, co-investments, and mezzanine transactions across Africa. Lead and contribute to transaction teams throughout the entire investment lifecycle, including screening, due diligence, structuring, approvals, legal documentation, closing, and portfolio management. Manage and monitor existing investments whilst ensuring compliance, sound governance, value creation initiatives, and exit execution. Identify and develop new investment opportunities and strategic relationships with fund managers, sponsors, financial institutions, and other market participants. Provide market intelligence and regional expertise to support investment and business development initiatives. Collaborate with colleagues across multiple regions and functional teams to deliver successful investment outcomes. Job Experience and Skills Required Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience within private equity, investment banking, corporate finance, development finance, or a similar investment environment. Exposure to African markets is highly advantageous. Proven track record in structuring, executing, and managing private equity fund investments, co-investments, and mezzanine transactions. Strong transaction execution experience and the ability to lead multidisciplinary deal teams. Advanced analytical, financial modelling, valuation, and project management skills. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management capabilities. Willingness to travel across Africa and operate within an international, multicultural environment. Competencies Deal sourcing and origination Investment analysis and valuation Financial modelling Transaction execution Stakeholder engagement Strategic relationship management Commercial judgement Project leadership Entrepreneurial mindset Cross-cultural collaboration 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