Senior Investment Officer Cape Town: Atlantic Seaboard

Reference: CMF002968-LZ-1

One of the leading financial services companies based in Cape Town with a key focus in funding SMEs globally for over 20 years is looking to hire a Senior Investment Officer to join their Cape Town office. The ideal candidate must have a B.com degree in accounting and have a background in financial services.

Duties & Responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Completed BCom degree in accounting.
• 4 years or more in experience in Business investment or business finance-related role.
• Experience in banking/Insurance house non-negotiable.
• Sales and marketing will be an advantage.

Skills:

• The individual needs to possess the ability to build and maintain relationships and have strong negotiation skills.
• Have the ability to meet strong targets every month.
• Analytical with a strong financial background.
• Analysing information.
• Deal Structuring.
• Deal Making.
• Persuading and influencing.
• Relating and Networking with People.
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.
• Delivering results and meeting clients' expectations.

Job Description:

• Creating detailed financial models, including revenue projections, cost analysis, risk assessment and return calculations to guide investments.
• Conducting market research to identify potential clients and strategic partnerships for the business.
• Assessing the financial health and potential risks of targeted companies through comprehensive due diligence.
• Organising and participating in networking events, conferences and industry forums to establish and strengthen business networks.
• Keeping abreast of industry regulations, market dynamics and economics trends to adapt investment strategies accordingly.
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of client portfolios.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the broader SME market.
• Structuring and negotiating viable financing solutions with targeted companies to optimize returns for the company based on the associated risk.
• Drafting comprehensive investment reports that communicate findings, risk and potential returns to stakeholders.

Package & Remuneration

R 500 000 - R 550 000 - Annually

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