Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
IntroductionThe National Empowerment Fund is looking for an Investment Associate who will join the uMnotho Fund team. The purpose of this role is to source and execute deals, support business development as well as maintain client relationships.
Business Development/Transaction OriginationSupport business development initiatives. Develop and maintain clients network and relationships.Develop and maintain client portfolio to source transactions.Consult with BEE groups, intermediaries, lending institutions and other stakeholders.Explore opportunities for new investments through networking.Actively participate in business development initiatives.Contribute to the development of a business development strategy.Start to build networks within BEE market.On deal flow start to build reputation as an acknowledged/successful deal maker.Applies standard project management skills of resource utilization, process management independently but still need advice / assistance on deal structuring techniques and negotiation skills.Mobilize, coordinate and guide internal and external resources to appraise project/deals.Manage and influence internal decision making and project processes to obtain investment approval.Develop a broad knowledge of corporate finance/private equity macro environment, sector, specific transaction to support team in identifying and recommending appropriate mitigation measures on key risk issues.Partake in due diligence exercises, using approved processes and principles as outlined in the due diligence scope.With assistance recommend, develop, negotiate innovative/optimum/appropriate finance and legal structures for each investment deal ensuring long term sustainability/viability of the project to the benefit of the client and the NEF.With assistance utilize knowledge of project deal structuring in compiling paralegal documents such as term sheets.With assistance support negotiate with clients/co-financiers on an acceptable deal/project structure financial terms, security to ensure successful deal closure.With support oversee the finalization of legal agreements pertaining to the transaction/project.QualificationsGraduate degree, preferably a BCom Accounting, CA, CFA or equivalent.Experience/Skills RequiredMinimum of 3 years' experience.Deal structuring.Project management.A generalist in area in corporate finance with some experience in private equity.Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes
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