Trainee - Junior Business Analyst

Assist with general office management.

Work closely with the Administrators to achieve goals and objectives.

• Assist Dealmakers (DMs) and Senior Dealmakers (SDMs) with assessing funding enquiries and applications.

• To assist with conducting basic assessments of funding applications and presenting such to the relevant forums.

• Support with the preparation of client files, assessment templates, and due diligence documentation.

• Coordinate scheduling of meetings, as well as follow-ups, and administrative support for client engagements.

• Maintain accurate records of assessments and client interactions

• Provide general operational support to the Gauteng regional team as directed.

• Assist the Administrator with the management of the pipeline, including updating of statuses, notes, etc., when Dealmakers / Senior Dealmakers are on due diligences.

• Assist the Administrator with coordinating the administrative tasks, scheduling, and follow-ups.

• A bachelor’s degree or Post Graduate Qualification in the relevant field

• The preferred candidate must have a minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in field of discipline.

• Demonstrates good analytical skills,

• Understanding of development finance imperatives would be an advantage.

• Candidate must have an appreciation of the role of the IDC.

• Exemplary self-leadership.

• Experience in engaging, managing and negotiating with clients.

• Proven track record of effectively interacting with team and investment forums.

• Effective, versatile and action oriented.

• Good communication skills.

• Good report writing skills.

• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities

• Very well organised and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Advanced Excel and PowerPoint.