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Investment Associate Principle

Network Finance

Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 2 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: NFC024839-Ma-1

Our client is a impact investment organisation focused on funding and supporting high-growth SMEs through debt and equity solutions. Working across the full investment lifecycle the Investment Associate Principal will be responsible for originating evaluating structuring and executing investment opportunities while supporting portfolio growth and value creation.

This role is suited to a commercially minded investment professional with strong financial analysis transaction execution and stakeholder management experience looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic investment environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain a strong network of referral partners investors founders and ecosystem stakeholders to generate quality deal flow.
Source assess and manage a pipeline of investment opportunities across various stages of evaluation.
Develop and present investment theses supported by commercial analysis financial modelling and market research.
Lead and manage financial commercial and operational due diligence processes.
Analyse historical financial performance and prepare detailed valuation models.
Structure and negotiate debt mezzanine and equity transactions.
Prepare high-quality investment memoranda and recommendations for investment committee consideration.
Present investment opportunities and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee transaction execution including legal documentation negotiations and closing processes.
Support post-investment portfolio management activities and value creation initiatives.
Monitor portfolio performance and identify opportunities for growth and risk mitigation.
Contribute to continuous improvement of investment processes and best practices.
Mentor coach and support the development of junior investment professionals and analysts.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Relevant postgraduate or undergraduate degree in Finance Accounting Economics Engineering Law or a related quantitative discipline.
MBA CA(SA) CFA or CAIA qualification advantageous.
Minimum 5 years experience across the investment lifecycle including deal origination execution and portfolio management.
Proven experience in SME investing private equity venture capital development finance corporate finance or strategy consulting.
Strong financial modelling valuation and analytical capabilities.
Experience structuring and executing debt and/or equity transactions.
Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent stakeholder management negotiation and presentation skills.
Strong commercial acumen and investment judgement.
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Competency Requirements:

Strategic Thinking
Business and Financial Acumen
Relationship Building
Commercial Judgement
Analytical Excellence
Project Management
Impact and Influence
Leadership and Team Development
Drive for Results
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Collaboration
Ownership and Accountability

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