Investment Associate (12 Months Contract)

SUMMARY:
To source and execute deals, support business development as well as maintain client relationships.

POSITION INFO:
Role Summary To source and execute deals, support business development as well as maintain client relationships. Outputs To assess, package and recommend UIF transactions to committees for approval. Business development/ transaction origination Support business development initiatives. ✓ Develop and maintain clients network and relationships ✓ Develop and maintain client portfolio to source transactions ✓ Consult with BEE groups, intermediaries, lending institutions and other stakeholders ✓ Explore opportunities for new investments through networking ✓ Actively participate in business development initiatives ✓ Contribute to the development of a business development strategy ✓ Start to build networks within BEE market ✓ On deal flow start to build reputation as an acknowledged/successful deal maker Transaction execution Applies standard project management skills of resource utilization, process management independently but still needs advice / assistance on deal structuring techniques and negotiation skills Mobilize, coordinate and guide internal and external resources to appraise project/deals Manage and influence internal decision making and project processes to obtain investment approval Develop a broad knowledge of (of corporate finance/private equity macro environment, sector, specific transaction) to support team in identifying and recommending appropriate mitigation measures on key risk issues Partake in due diligence exercises, using approved processes and principles as outlined in the due diligence scope With assistance recommend, develop, negotiate 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 company With assistance utilize knowledge of project deal structuring in compiling paralegal documents such as term sheets With assistance support negotiate with clients/co-financiers on an acceptable deal / project structure financial term, security to ensure successful deal closure With support oversee the finalization of legal agreements pertaining to the transaction/project Experience / Skills Required Minimum of 3 years' experience Deal structuring Project management A generalist in area in corporate finance with some experience in private equity Qualification Requirement Graduate degree, preferably a BCom Accounting, CA, CFA or equivalent Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes Cognitive Competencies Analysis and Attention to Detail Conceptual / Big Picture Thinking Creative / Innovation Focus & Sustained Attention Judgement and Decision Making Problem Solving & Learning Agility Intrapersonal Competencies Assertiveness Drive and Result Orientation Decisiveness & Action Orientation Ethical Judgement Excellent / Quality Orientation Resilience and Stress Management Rule Orientation Time and Self- Management Objectivity Interpersonal Competencies Building Relationships