Investment Associate: Imbewu Fund (12 Month Contract) in Sandton
Mogale Solution Providers · Sandton, Gauteng
Overview
Join the National Empowerment Fund's Imbewu Fund as an Investment Associate on a 12 month fixed term contract in Sandton. You will source and execute deals that support black owned businesses, from origination to disbursement. This role suits a finance professional with 3 years of deal execution experience who is ready to make a real impact in developmental finance. If you have strong financial modelling skills and a passion for B-BBEE growth, this opportunity is for you.
About the role
Mogale Solution Providers is recruiting an Investment Associate for the Imbewu Fund, a 12 month fixed term contract based in Sandton. You will report to the Fund Manager and work closely with the iMbewu leadership team to ensure high quality transactions and excellent client service.
About the NEF: The National Empowerment Fund is an agency of the dtic that promotes and facilitates black economic participation through financial and non financial support to black owned and managed businesses. The Imbewu Fund is a key part of this mandate.
What you will do:
- Source deals and manage the full process from origination through to disbursement
- Structure and price deals in line with NEF product criteria and mandate
- Conduct due diligence, financial modelling and risk assessment
- Negotiate terms and conditions of investment to minimise risk
- Prepare and present investment reports to committees within agreed timelines
- Work with stakeholders to ensure signed agreements and complete disbursement files
- Manage portfolio growth and minimise impairments
About you: You have at least 3 years of deal execution experience, strong financial modelling and negotiation skills, and a B degree in Structured Finance or Business Finance. A CFA qualification would be an advantage. You are analytical, detail oriented and able to communicate at all levels.
Application note: This is a fixed term part time position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of deal execution experience
- Deal making experience with ability to structure deals and negotiate terms
- Proficiency in Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint
- Understanding of the NEF mandate and investment guidelines
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
- Ability to conduct quality due diligence across accounting, auditing, law and tax
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for committee presentations
- B degree with specialisation in Structured Finance or Business Finance
- CFA qualification is an added advantage
Responsibilities
- Source deals and manage the entire process from origination to disbursement
- Ensure deal structuring and pricing align with NEF product criteria and mandate
- Conduct due diligence on approved deals and cover all potential risks with mitigating factors
- Develop financial models based on due diligence outcomes
- Negotiate terms and conditions of investment to minimise risk in each transaction
- Review shareholder and investment agreements for legal input
- Prepare and present investment reports to FMTPFC and investment committees
- Review screening papers and IC papers for accuracy and quality assurance
- Review disbursement files for completeness before release
- Work with Senior Investment Associate, Fund Manager and iMbewu leadership to ensure high quality transactions
- Coordinate stakeholder agreement and signed documents before disbursement
- Manage portfolio growth through number and value of deals
- Minimise impairments and maximise collections for portfolio sustainability
- Conduct quality due diligence processes to manage risk
Job details
- Organisation
- Mogale Solution Providers
- Location
- Sandton, Gauteng
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This Investment Associate role at the Imbewu Fund is a great step for a finance professional with a few years of deal making experience who wants to work in developmental finance. The NEF is all about empowering black owned businesses, so show your passion for that mission in your application.
Your CV should highlight your deal execution experience, financial modelling skills and any exposure to due diligence and investment committees. Be ready to discuss specific transactions you have worked on and how you managed risk.
Since this is a fixed term contract, make it clear you are available for the 12 month duration. If you have a CFA or are pursuing one, mention it. Also note the role is part time, so be prepared to discuss your availability.
Tailor your cover letter to show you understand the NEF mandate and the Imbewu Fund's focus. Good luck!
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