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Senior Investment Officer

Network1


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

If you are a commercially astute investment professional with a passion for SME funding relationship management and financial analysis this opportunity could be your next strategic career move. Our client is a leading specialist financier focused on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises through tailored funding solutions and business support services.

Company and Job Description:
Our client is a well-established organisation within the SME finance sector dedicated to supporting entrepreneurial growth through innovative financing and value-added business solutions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying investment opportunities conducting financial due diligence structuring funding solutions managing stakeholder relationships and monitoring investment portfolios. This role requires a strong financial background excellent negotiation skills and the ability to assess risk while driving sustainable returns.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct market research to identify potential clients and strategic business opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain networks through participation in industry events conferences and business forums.
  • Perform detailed financial commercial and risk-based due diligence on potential investments.
  • Develop financial models including revenue forecasts cost analyses risk assessments and return calculations.
  • Prepare comprehensive investment reports and recommendations for decision-making purposes.
  • Structure and negotiate financing solutions aligned with organisational risk and return objectives.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients stakeholders and industry partners.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of investment portfolios and funded businesses.
  • Stay informed of industry developments regulatory requirements market conditions and economic trends affecting investment decisions.
Job Experience and Skills Required:
  • BCom Degree in Accounting Finance or a related Business field
  • Minimum of 4 years experience in business investment business finance or a related financial services environment.
  • Exposure to auditing banking financial accounting or sales and marketing environments will be advantageous.
  • Proven experience in financial analysis investment assessments and funding transactions.
Skills:
  • Strong financial analysis and modelling capabilities.
  • Excellent relationship-building and networking skills.
  • Advanced negotiation and influencing abilities.
  • Sound commercial and entrepreneurial thinking.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
Competency Requirements:
  • Business Acumen
  • Relationship Management
  • Persuading and Influencing
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • Results Orientation
  • Customer Focus
  • Commercial Awareness
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Apply now!
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If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information contact:

Mandisa Phahla
Recruiting Consultant
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Required Experience:

Senior IC


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