Investment Principal (Africa)R1.8m (Neg) plus bonusCape Town/GautengSuperb career opportunity with leading investment company. You will be responsible for originating and leading Project Finance and Private Equity transactions to successful execution; explain and model historical and projected financial information and represent the company and its clients on boards of portfolio companies, both as director or in support of an Investment Director or Managing Director. Key performance areasEffectively originate transaction opportunities and win business.Participate meaningfully in the development of principal transaction proposals and in obtaining the necessary internal support for such transactions.Manage transactions through AIIM's transaction process including taking overall responsibility for co-ordinating and prioritising work streams, managing input from advisers and maintain client relationships, in accordance with protocols and procedures.Independently lead negotiations on select transactions with third parties, transaction counterparties, external advisers, co-investors, debt providers, and other involved parties.Provide advice to internal committees in relation to such transactions.Support the Strategic Initiatives team with sector knowledge and transaction updates.Respond comprehensively to investor transaction queries, portfolio companies and sectors. Qualifications and experienceRelevant financial qualification (CA(SA), MBA, CFA, B.Bus Sc, etc)+7 years infrastructure, investment banking and/or private equity experience, including deal origination background within the infrastructure sector.Strong network and relationships with clients, private investors and banks in order to identify viable investments.Successful track record of leading project teams with high level stakeholders and qualified professionals.