About the position
Investment Analyst: Multi-Management – Private Markets | PretoriaA leading asset management organisation is seeking an Investment Analyst: Multi-Management – Private Markets to support the evaluation, execution and monitoring of private market investment opportunities. The successful candidate will provide investment analysis support across the investment lifecycle, including deal screening, due diligence, transaction structuring and portfolio monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct screening and preliminary analysis of private market investment opportunities.
- Prepare investment research, scoping reports and appraisal documentation.
- Support due diligence processes, transaction assessments and investment evaluations.
- Assist with financial analysis, modelling, transaction structuring and pricing considerations.
- Support the preparation of term sheets, investment papers and transaction agreements.
- Assist with transaction implementation, approvals and disbursement processes.
- Monitor private market portfolios, including fund performance, valuations, risk management, compliance and reporting.
- Conduct sector and industry research to support investment decision-making.
- Assist with exit processes and portfolio management activities.
Minimum Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Investments, Commerce, Economics or a related field.
- 2–4 years’ investment experience.
- Exposure to Private Equity, Fund of Funds, Multi-Manager investments, Alternative Investments or Asset Management would be advantageous.
- Strong research, analytical and financial analysis skills.
- Basic financial modelling capability.
- Strong report writing and presentation skills.
- FAIS RE5 certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months).
Advantageous- Postgraduate qualification (Honours, Masters, MBA, etc.).
- CFA or CA(SA) qualification.
- Experience within an institutional investment environment, private equity firm, asset manager, investment manager or multi-manager platform.
Ideal Sector ExperienceCandidates should ideally have experience within private markets investments, including private equity, venture capital, fund of funds, alternative investments, institutional asset management, investment advisory, or development finance environments. Exposure to evaluating investment funds, conducting due diligence, analysing fund performance and supporting investment committees will be highly beneficial.
Desired Skills:
- Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Report Writing
- Due Diligence
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About The Employer:
Financial Services