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Fides Recruitment

Investment Principal / Partner (private equity)

Fides Recruitment

  • R200,000 - R250,000 per month
  • Permanent Executive EE position
  • Sandown
  • Posted 14 Jul 2025 by Fides Recruitment
  • Expires in 33 days
  • Job 2616745 - Ref BL-M-Partner
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About the position

BEE candidates only! Strong preference for female canidates

RESPONSIBILITIES

Investment Strategy & Execution

  • Lead origination of investment opportunities aligned with the firm's strategic focus.
  • Drive due diligence processes, including commercial, financial, legal, and ESG aspects.
  • Structure and negotiate investment terms and transaction documentation.
  • Present opportunities to the investment committee with well-articulated theses.

Portfolio Management

  • Take board-level roles in portfolio companies to guide strategy, governance, and operational performance.
  • Lead post-investment value creation initiatives including bolt-on acquisitions, financial restructuring, and management enhancement.
  • Monitor and report on investment performance against KPIs and value realization timelines.

Firm Leadership & Strategy

  • Contribute to the ongoing strategic direction.
  • Mentor and develop junior team members, building internal capabilities.
  • Uphold and enhance the firm's reputation in the market through networking, speaking engagements, and thought leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • CA(SA), CFA, MBA or similar qualification from a reputable institution.
  • 10+ years of experience in private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting, or a combination thereof.
  • Proven track record of originating, structuring, and exiting successful private equity transactions.
  • Extensive board-level experience and a demonstrable ability to drive value in portfolio companies.
  • Strong deal-making, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Deep network within the South African and broader African corporate landscape.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves approach.
  • Strong leadership presence and executive gravitas.
  • Analytical and strategic thinker with commercial acumen.
  • High integrity and alignment with company's values and transformation mandate.
  • Commitment to the development of South Africa's private equity ecosystem.

Female applicants!

We view all applications. If we have not contacted you within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

You are welcome to send your CV directly to our agency or call for more info, contact details are available via our website

Desired Skills:

  • Investments
  • Due Diligence

Desired Work Experience:

  • 5 to 10 years Investment Management

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Honours

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Fides Recruitment

About the agency

Fides Recruitment was founded in 2008 by seasoned recruiter Brent Leeuw. In 2011 a second company Fides Placements was started to focus on Executive search and placements. Fides is able to offer clients assistance in finding high calibre (hard to find) individuals who are too busy to source their next career move or need focused attention on what options are available to them. Our database includes screened candidates who approach us to market their individual skill set to targeted companies, thereby aiding in their career progression in markets they are passionate about, and in areas where they are most skilled.

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