Investment Analyst (12 Months Contract)

SUMMARY:
To provide support function to Investment Associates on all areas of transaction execution.

POSITION INFO:
Outputs To assess, package and recommend UIF transactions to committees for approval. Transaction execution Applies standard investment analysis (under the advice / assistance of senior team members) on deal structuring techniques, market analysis and valuation principles. ✓ Provide comprehensive financial analysis, using approved financial modelling tools, to the Deal Team on transactions presented to the the company. ✓ Analyse, compile and report on market information on a deal-by-deal basis. ✓ Provide comprehensive valuation analysis on all transactions in order to mitigate risks to the the company and the parties it supports by using industry best practice in valuation analysis. ✓ Mobilise, coordinate and guide internal and external resources to appraise deals / applications. ✓ Leverage relationships within the industry to create on-going industry analysis inflow from other institutions. ✓ Manage and influence internal decision-making and project process to obtain investment approval. ✓ Develop a broad knowledge (of corporate finance / private equity macro environment, sector, and ✓ other specific transaction dynamics) to support the team in identifying and recommending appropriate mitigation measures on key risk issues. ✓ Partake in due diligence exercises at the request of the senior deal team member, using approved processes and principles as outlined in the due diligence scope. ✓ Provide commentary on innovative / optimum / appropriate finance and legal structures for each investment deal ensuring long term sustainability / viability of the project to the benefit of the client and the the company. Experience / Skills Required A generalist in corporate finance with some experience in private equity. An expert Analyst demonstrating a good to high command of the abilities required to perform the role. Minimum of 2 years Financial Analysis experience. Qualification Requirement B Com Hons or Engineering Degree Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes Ability to place oneself outside a situation Take all the relevant information into consideration and draw conclusions The exchange of information or the planning of joint efforts by a group The ability to plan, organise, lead and control in the work environment to achieve the business objectives The ability to apply project management planning techniques to conduct effective planning of workoutputs and distribution of resources equitably Accuracy Analytical Initiative Enthusiasm Commitment Hard work