Investment Associate - Western Cape Regional Office

Qualifications:B Com (Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, Management Accounting) Degree.Postgraduate Commerce Degree will be a distinct advantage.Experience:3 years experience on 2 or more of the following areas: SME funding/deal making/ investment environment, business banking, venture capital environment and/or development finance.3 years experience in managing a SME portfolio.Good understanding of the investment process especially as it relates to SME funding.Basic understanding of the various investment instruments and deal structures applicable to a SME portfolio.Good working knowledge of key commercial statutes and regulations (e.g. Tax, Companies Act and BEE legislative environment).Ability to perform desk top analysis and risk assessments on applications and put forward compelling written recommendations for consideration.Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements.Working experience in due diligence appraisals.Ability to generate deal flow through own networks.PC literacy and competency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Good Presentation Skills and ability to communicate at all levels.Strong negotiating skills.Strong credit control / collections skills.Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful.