Senior Investment Officer

If you are a commercially astute investment professional with a passion for SME funding relationship management and financial analysis this opportunity could be your next strategic career move. Our client is a leading specialist financier focused on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises through tailored funding solutions and business support services.

Company and Job Description:
Our client is a well-established organisation within the SME finance sector dedicated to supporting entrepreneurial growth through innovative financing and value-added business solutions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying investment opportunities conducting financial due diligence structuring funding solutions managing stakeholder relationships and monitoring investment portfolios. This role requires a strong financial background excellent negotiation skills and the ability to assess risk while driving sustainable returns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research to identify potential clients and strategic business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain networks through participation in industry events conferences and business forums.
• Perform detailed financial commercial and risk-based due diligence on potential investments.
• Develop financial models including revenue forecasts cost analyses risk assessments and return calculations.
• Prepare comprehensive investment reports and recommendations for decision-making purposes.
• Structure and negotiate financing solutions aligned with organisational risk and return objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients stakeholders and industry partners.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of investment portfolios and funded businesses.
• Stay informed of industry developments regulatory requirements market conditions and economic trends affecting investment decisions.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• BCom Degree in Accounting Finance or a related Business field
• Minimum of 4 years experience in business investment business finance or a related financial services environment.
• Exposure to auditing banking financial accounting or sales and marketing environments will be advantageous.
• Proven experience in financial analysis investment assessments and funding transactions.

Skills:

• Strong financial analysis and modelling capabilities.
• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills.
• Advanced negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Sound commercial and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

Competency Requirements:

• Business Acumen
• Relationship Management
• Persuading and Influencing
• Analytical Thinking
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Commercial Awareness
• Negotiation Skills
• Stakeholder Engagement

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For more information contact:

Mandisa Phahla
Recruiting Consultant
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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1