Senior Investment Officer

 

 

 

SENIOR INVESTMENT OFFICER Introduction: An excellent opportunity has become available to join a leader in the Investment industry is looking for a Senior Investment Officer, based in Cape Town. Requirements:

• BCom degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related field with minimal level of Financial Accounting 2 or equivalent

• 4+ years of experience in business investment or a business finance related role

• Experience in auditing, banking, financial accounting and/or sales and marketing will be advantageous

• Possess the ability to build and maintain relationships, have strong negotiation skills, results focused, analytical with a strong financial background

• Relating and Networking with People

• Persuading and Influencing

• Analysing information

• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

Responsibilities:

• Conducting market research to identify potential clients and strategic partnerships for the Company

• Organising and participating in networking events, conferences, and industry forums to establish and strengthen business networks

• Assessing the financial health and potential risks of targeted companies through comprehensive due diligence

• Creating detailed financial models, including revenue projections, cost analysis, risk assessment, and return calculations to guide investment decisions

• Drafting comprehensive investment reports that communicate findings, risks, and potential returns to stakeholders

• Structuring and negotiating viable financing solutions with targeted companies to optimize returns for the Company based on the associated risk

• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the broader SME market

• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of client portfolios

• Keeping abreast of industry regulations, market dynamics, and economic trends to adapt investment strategies accordingly