Goodwell Investments is a pioneering impact investment firm focused on inclusive growth in sectors providing basic goods and services and income generation opportunities to underserved communities in Africa and India. Goodwell provides early-stage equity to high growth, high impact businesses. Since 2006, Goodwell has managed four private equity funds with over €330m in capital. Our 35+ portfolio companies reach over 330 million people across 68 countries globally. Our investors are a unique mix of private investors, family offices, development finance institutions, banks, pension funds, and other institutional investors. With teams in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and the Netherlands and a track record of nearly 20 years, Goodwell demonstrates the ability to simultaneously deliver significant social impact and strong financial returns.
Job Overview The Investment Associate is responsible for generating investment opportunities for Goodwell Investments across Africa through growing and managing a network of key relationships within the private sector. Deal origination, deal-execution, and portfolio management oversight is required, with a strong 'hands-on' approach to ensure that businesses within the portfolio are appropriately supported to realize their growth potential and meet their impact and profit objectives. The role also involves realizing exits to generate returns for the investors, in a 5-7 year investment cycle. It also involves ongoing mentoring and development support within our team of investment professionals, with the goal of expanding the business and achieving its aim of inclusive, sustainable growth.
Responsibilities and Duties Manage Existing Investments and Execute New Deals Source, evaluate, execute, negotiate and close deals that support our mandate for inclusive growth.Conduct and co-ordinate due diligence processes for portfolio company investing activities.Support portfolio companies post-investment to drive business growth, including operational, strategic, financial and fundraising assistance.Support portfolio companies through change, growth and emerging market challenges.Mentor and guide a team of junior investment professionals through the investment process, both formally and informally.Build a strong pipeline of potential investment opportunities, co-investors and potential exit opportunities.Perform and coordinate transaction execution (including deal screening, financial modelling, Investment Memorandums, etc.) and closing.Create a community of potential board members for portfolio companies and coordinate the activities of portfolio board members.Manage Projects Stimulate project-based working.Adapt work/approach as required (e.g. Knowledge Management)Research and Analysis Contribute to the research body of the company as it pertains to portfolio companies and the broader ecosystem.Develop Deep Relationships within the African private equity ecosystem (LP's PE, VCs, DFIs, startups, incubators, accelerators, event holders, investors, etc.)
Attend relevant events within the African PE and VC ecosystem.Participate in networking functions within the African PE & VC ecosystem.Engage in speaking opportunities at events, forums etc., both in person and virtually.Provide mentorship to early-stage growth businesses in the form of strategic, financial and other guidance.Operational Local Office Requirements Ad-hoc operational requirements to support the proper functioning of the local office.Qualifications Education and Working Experience Bachelor's degree in Business Studies, Finance, Economics or Management Studies.Preferably an Honours or Master's degree in Finance, a chartered accounting qualification or CFA (Level II & above)3-5 years of relevant work experience, with at least 2 years in private equity or venture capital.Advantageous: Strong financial modelling expertise, deal execution and management, and portfolio management. Career exposure in Southern Africa.Knowledge and Skills Ability to understand financial statements and create and interpret financial models.Ability to conduct and analyse industry research.Ability to communicate in an articulate manner, both verbally and in written reports.Possess strong multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration and teamwork skills.Demonstrate a commitment to impact investing and Africa.Have a keen interest in the private equity/ venture capital ecosystem.Have excellent knowledge of and competency in Excel and the full MS Office suite.Good analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse and interpret significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.Personal Characteristics Confident communicator: excellent presentation and negotiation skills, personable and articulate with clients and teams.Proactive: acts without being told what to do and takes ownership.Entrepreneurial: has a "can-do" spirit and brings new ideas to the company.Inclusive and empathetic: interested in and comfortable working across cultures and in an international setting.Life-long learner: committed to ongoing learning and curious about the wider world in which we operate.Our Offer The job role will be based in Cape Town, South Africa. Joining Goodwell means you will become a part of an international and inclusive culture where like-minded people naturally work together to achieve ambitious goals. Therefore, the ability to navigate efficiently and empathetically between different teams and cultures is a key requirement. Promoting company values, contributing to a positive culture, and supporting a happy workplace are expected of all Goodwell Investments employees. Below are more reasons to join us:
A market-based salary.Generous leave of 30 days per year (based on a full-time contract), to ensure a healthy work-life balance.Ample opportunities for personal development, including access to training and skill-building resources.Flexible work hours based on a full-time (40-hour) work week, allowing you to manage your time effectively.Application Process If you can picture yourself in the above role, then we would love to hear from you. To apply, please complete the following steps:
Upload your CV: please click the button 'Apply for this Job' and upload your CV and other required information.Upload a 1-minute motivational video: please send us a 1-minute motivational video, explaining why you are the perfect match.Please use https://wetransfer.com/ to send the video with the title "Investment Associate - Your Name". Both your CV and video must be received for your application to be considered. The application deadline is 4th October 2024. Goodwell Investments supports diversity and is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are decided based on merit, competence, and business need. Goodwell Investments does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other non-merit factor covered by appropriate law.
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