Principal

6 months ago

Sandton, South Africa Sanlam Full time

Who are we?

Sanlam Investments
We offer a wide range of investment and financial planning solutions to protect and grow your long-term wealth.

Sanlam Investments (SI) is one of South Africa’s largest investment management companies, offering a comprehensive range of client-focused investment solutions to end-investors, intermediaries and larger institutions. Our comprehensive investment offerings include active solutions (equities, fixed interest, balanced and absolute), indexation solutions (index tracking and factor-based solutions), alternatives (private equity, private debt, infrastructure and direct property) and multi-managed products. Private Equity
Making a difference in the economies in which we operate
Private Equity is part of the Sanlam Investments Alternatives business, the private equity team is one of the most established private equity teams in the country, with a 25-year track record in the South African private equity space and R4.5 billion in assets under management. We are one of the few black fund managers in the true mid-market private equity space in South Africa, uniquely positioned to identify and support growing businesses.
We have a dedicated team of experienced investments individuals with in-depth private equity knowledge and a strong track record of partnering with owner-managed, entrepreneurially-run, mid-sized companies.
Private equity is considered to be a major driver of economic growth and job creation in South Africa, while also generating attractive returns for investors. This is an opportunity to be part of a passionate team that loves what we do, and that makes a measurable difference to people, communities, and the planet. We are always looking for like-minded individuals to join us to give our best, to make an impact, and forge a long-term career. What will you do?

**Role Overview**:
The Principal role is a senior leadership position within the business and investment team. In this capacity, you will oversee the activities of Investment Associates and Analysts to ensure the precision of our investment decisions. You will also take ownership of the deal process from end to end, working autonomously under the guidance of a Partner.
We are seeking a seasoned professional who can bring extensive industry knowledge, deal-making expertise, and leadership skills to contribute to the success and growth of our Private Equity Portfolio. Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible to start sourcing and leading mid-market investment transactions.
Play a significant role on larger investment transactions.
Supervise Investment Associates and Investment Analysts in performing all their work, including deal pre-screening, due diligence reviews (company, industry, and market), strategy for value unlock on potential targets and presentation of investment proposal papers to the Investment Committee.
Driving value unlock strategies in portfolio companies through representing SPE on the Board of Directors and/or supporting the senior members of the investment team on larger portfolio companies.
Responsible for developing and maintaining key relationships with portfolio companies’ management and Directors, and the investment community players.
Develop an extensive network of contacts for deal sourcing and value enhancing strategies on portfolio companies.
Provide input in legal and transaction agreements.
Offering support to more senior members in the investment process.
Play a significant role in practice management functions. What will make you successful in this role?

Functional Competencies
Ability to represent SPE as a Principal with a strong grasp of the SPE business model, investment philosophy as well as solid understanding of the private equity investment principles.
Prepare investment papers and discussion papers for presentation to Investment Committee.
Ability to manage an investment team from end to end in executing transactions, including leading the value unlock initiatives with portfolio companies.
Be a trusted, strategic business advisor by small and medium size portfolio companies (able to own both CFO, CEO, COO etc. relationships) as well as ability to form similar type relationships with CFO’s of large size portfolio companies.
Strong and sound understanding of the industry dynamics for each industry invested in and is able to identify and discuss key strategic matters with senior management and rest of the Board.
Ability to bring unique investment opportunities to SPE for possible investments.
Strong management and mentorship skills of the juniors, including putting in place development plans.
Play a significant role in practice management functions of the firm.
Owns strategic relationships with brokers and corporate finance firms.
Lead SPE presentations to external parties (fundraising, investor report backs, conferences, asset managers meetings, etc).
Strong knowledge of the SPE business model and structure, and constantly identifying unique opportunities

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