Investment Associate

1 week ago

WorkFromHome, South Africa Edgegrowth Full time

Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 12/04/2025 Are you passionate about making a living from making living in South Africa better for everyone? Then join our team of SME Development Solutionists and help us to pioneer a new, more inclusive business landscape in South Africa while creating shared value through purpose-led partnerships. Job Description Are you a highly analytical, impact-driven investment professional who wants to build a career doing meaningful work in South Africa’s SME ecosystem? Do you thrive in complex, fast-moving environments where commercial thinking and purpose converge? Edge Growth is looking for an exceptional Investment Associate to join our Ventures team within one of our developmental fund mandates. This role offers rare end-to-end exposure to the full deal‑making cycle, high-quality mentorship, and the opportunity to help scale high‑potential SMEs that move our economy forward. What You’ll Do As an Investment Associate, you will play a central role in the deal team by contributing to all parts of the investment lifecycle: Build networks and relationships to source high-quality, scalable SME opportunities. Manage a pipeline across multiple transaction stages. Conduct market analysis, business model assessment, competitive positioning and risk analysis. Perform financial modelling, valuations, scenario testing and company analysis. Develop high-level investment theses using Edge’s methodology. Investment Committee Preparation Lead a due‑diligence workstream and compile Investment Committee reports. Present investment opportunities to senior decision-makers. Deal Execution Support negotiations, structuring and the legal closing process. Ensure seamless handover to our Post‑Investment and Growth Support teams for ongoing value creation. This is a high‑ownership role suited to someone who enjoys solving commercial challenges and driving transactions to completion. Requirements South African citizen. A relevant graduate degree (Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Actuarial or similar). CA(SA), CFA or a relevant Masters degree is a strong advantage. 2–4 years in equity, mezzanine or debt investing, OR Strong analytical experience in investment banking, venturing, corporate finance, consulting or SME management. Edge Growth is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive, high‑performing team. All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; preference may be applied in line with our Employment Equity Plan. A mission-driven, values-based culture. Exposure to real deal‑making from day one. Senior mentorship and accelerated technical growth. Direct involvement in transactions that uplift the South African economy. Hybrid working environment. Competitive compensation aligned to experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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