Senior Investment Analyst

Fetola City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Senior Investment Analyst

Join Fetola and Make a Difference as a Senior Investment Analyst

Apply now for a full-time role based in Cape Town.

Salary : R47 640 - R53 956 per month (negotiable based on experience) with benefits.

Hybrid set-up.

“Our purpose is simple : we help people to start, grow & scale successful businesses”.

Who are we?

Fetola is a social enterprise dedicated to sustainable SME development as a means to tackle unemployment, inequality, and poverty. With a strong track record in business growth support and acceleration, we help entrepreneurs build thriving, environmentally sound businesses that drive economic growth and job creation. Our innovative approach, diverse programs, impact funds, and strategic partnerships position us at the forefront of impactful change in South Africa.

Agile, inclusive, and results‑driven, we foster a collaborative culture where every voice matters. With 87% of our accelerator alumni still in business after ten years, this is nine times the national average as we are committed to creating deep, lasting impact. True to our name, which means "change" in Sesotho, we believe that together, we can ‘Fetola’ the world!

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to People, Planet and Profitability — ensuring a future where businesses thrive while making a meaningful difference.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a strategic, analytical, and impact‑driven investment professional who :

• Combines financial acumen with purpose – sees beyond numbers to drive real SME growth and sustainability.
• Is commercially astute and data‑savvy, confident with financial models, risk analysis, and investment structuring.
• Has a problem‑solving mindset – connects the dots between opportunity, financing, and impact.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders.
• Thrives in a dynamic, mission‑led environment where agility and collaboration matter.
• Brings an entrepreneurial spirit – curious, forward‑thinking, and passionate about innovation.
• Shares Fetola’s vision for inclusive, sustainable development and business growth.

What will you do?

This role cuts across Fetola’s impact investment portfolio and SME financing operations, including the pre‑investment, investment and post‑investment process from assessing investment opportunities, performing due diligence and risk analyses, positioning and executing SME financing transactions, and coordinating post‑investment risk management processes.

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