Senior Investment Manager (Senior Technical Finance Specialist)

• An opportunity exists for a highly experienced finance professional to originate, evaluate, structure, and oversee high-impact investment initiatives that drive economic growth, employment creation, and sustainable development.
• This role is suited to an individual with extensive experience in project finance, corporate finance, structured finance, investment management, blended finance, impact investing, or development finance.

Requirements

• Relevant degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Development Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in investment management, project finance, corporate finance, or transaction advisory
• Proven track record analysing and closing complex transactions
• Strong financial modelling and due diligence experience
• Experience assessing investment risk and funding structures
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders across public and private sector environments

Advantageous

• CFA, CA(SA), MBA Finance, Development Finance or similar postgraduate qualification
• Exposure to blended finance, climate finance, impact investing, ESG investments, infrastructure finance, or transition finance
• Experience within DFIs, investment funds, advisory firms, commercial banks, or private equity environments

Key Focus Areas

• Originate and assess investment opportunities
• Structure innovative funding solutions
• Conduct financial, commercial, and operational due diligence
• Evaluate complex financial and investment models
• Lead investment recommendations and appraisal processes
• Monitor portfolio performance and investment risk
• Engage with investors, financiers, and strategic stakeholders
• Support economic development and employment-creating initiatives