Investment Associate (12-month fixed term contract)

Recruiter

Six Sense Consulting

Job Ref

SSC001223/AK

Date posted

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

Annually

SUMMARY

A well-established financial services business is seeking to appoint an Investment Associate (12-month fixed term contract)

To conduct structured preliminary technical, commercial, financial, compliance and risk screening of funding applications, strengthen investment readiness, and prepare well packaged opportunities for progression to the Funds and Regions

POSITION INFO

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Business or related field Postgraduate qualification (MBA/CFA/CA(SA)/equivalent) advantageous Experience: Minimum 4-7 years proven deal-making experience in: ✓ Corporate finance ✓ Private equity ✓ Investment banking ✓ Development finance ✓ Structured lending Demonstrated track record in: ✓ Financial modelling and valuation ✓ Structuring investment transactions ✓ Preparing investment committee memoranda ✓ Negotiating term sheets ✓ Identifying and mitigating investment risks ✓ Market, technical and industry analysis to support investment decision-making Prior deal execution experience is essential. Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful. However, please keep a lookout on our website, for available positions which may be inline with your career aspirations.