Investment Analyst

SUMMARY:
A well-established financial services business is seeking to appoint an Investment Analyst

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

POSITION INFO:
Experience / Skills Required

• Minimum of 2 years similar experience in the corporate finance/ Banking/ DFI environment
• At least 2 years of financial modelling and deal assessment experience
• A generalist in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), franchise, procurement and entrepreneurship finance area
• Understanding of mandate and investment guidelines
• Possess good analytical and modelling skills
• An expert analyst demonstrating high command of the abilities required to perform the role
• Ability to apply financial modelling methodologies
• Ability to apply processes with ability to move beyond the standard process with help to produce highly insightful diagnoses
• Able to identify important issues and highlight same to team for consideration
• Good at knowledge gathering finds additional relevant information from unusual sources
• Possesses analytical skills
• Can develop good, actionable recommendations and is a strong contributor in discussions on investment
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• Structures own work and meet all commitments and targets and also exceeds agreed upon work
• Participation in team problem solving
• Contributions to team effectiveness
• Willingness to travel.

• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting / Economics / Finance or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification and/or CFA are an added advantage.