SUMMARY:
A leading asset management company has an opening for an experienced Private Equity Analyst in the investment team. The candidate should be passionate about investments and have and have a record of high academic and professional achievement and relevant experience and skills – including strong analytical, risk assessment, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
POSITION INFO:
As part of a team, to be responsible for deal origination, including developing and maintaining counterparty relationships, deal analysis and the assessment of investment opportunities, and to negotiate, structure, conclude and manage private equity (and some debt) transactions
Skills & Experience:
Key responsibilities of the position
Generate investment thesis/ideas emanating from market developments, sector information and/or company developments
Participate in negotiations of new investments with support of experienced team members on behalf of the various funds
Preparation and presentation of Investment reports on new and existing portfolio investments for submission to the Investment Committee
Provide financial evaluation of project investment opportunities to the Investment Committee which includes but not limited to:
Historical financial statement analysis
Historic and forecasted financial ratio analysis as well as scenario testing analysis
Creating and analyzing complex financial models (including sensitivity analysis) to support potential investment opportunities
Conduct market research in potential investment sectors
Conduct extensive company and industry due diligence o Conduct other counterparty analysis (governance, environmental, social, competitive, management, etc)
Review and negotiate transaction legal documents such as Memorandum of Incorporations, Shareholders Agreements, and Share Purchase Agreements with the assistance of experienced team members
Work collaboratively with team members outside of the investment team to ensure deal capturing, reporting, monitoring and valuations
Post investment monitoring of new/existing investments:
Review of monthly management accounts of Portfolio Companies and annual forecasts
Ensure through review that the implementation of agreed strategic vision with management/co-shareholders is on track thereby increasing shareholder value
Preparation of annual and ad-hoc valuation reports on various Portfolio Companies to be submitted to the Valuation Committee
Knowledge and experience required
Strong academic credentials – B Bus Science or similar
CA or CFA candidate preferred
Strong commercial focus with a passion for investments
Strong company evaluation skills and private equity valuation skills
Previous unlisted deal transaction experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A good knowledge of PE and the ability to apply your skills creatively to diverse investment opportunities
Proficiency in a variety of computer software applications, including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Contact CORNE JONKER on 021 -----, quoting the Ref: CTF013809.
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