Graduate Trainee – Business Development

Origination

• Assisting with market research including company profiling
• Establishing meetings and calls for the Unit
• Assessing potential partner or stakeholder companies against our criteria or to collaborate with, research likely Investors
• Manage a contacts database
• Attend client networking events and pursue other opportunities to develop new leads

Due diligence

• Competitor and market analysis
• Commercially assess businesses and research likely Buyers, Exporters and Investors
• Prepare reports and briefing papers as required
• Preliminary assessment of financial statements, models and other deal information
• Risk analysis and mitigation
• Sector market research and assist in production of client engagement plans

Live sales

• Producing high quality material both for the ECIC and potential Clients
• Pipeline generation and monitoring for the Unit
• Active involvement in Client discussions, contacting potential Investors and Exporters

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM THE GRADUATE

• This role will act as a good career platform for candidates wishing to secure a career within the finance sector. If you have a commercial mindset, together with a strong academic record, accomplished communication and strong analytical/ research skills with an ability to think commercially, we’d like to hear from you.
• University degree preferably in Accounting, Commerce, Law, Maths, Economics or Engineering (other disciplines can be considered)
• No previous work experience
• Must be a South African Citizen
• ECIC welcomes applications from persons with disabilities (Must provide a medical certificate confirming nature of the disability)