Investment Analyst

7 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Old Mutual Limited Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year

Let's Write Africa's Story Together

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

African Infrastructure Investment Managers ("AIIM") is one of the pre-eminent private equity infrastructure managers in Africa, having raised over USD4.2bn in capital over the last two decades. With 5 offices on the continent, AIIM has invested in more than 21 African countries, representing over 75 investments across the Power, Digital infrastructure, Transportation and Midstream sectors. AIIM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI), one of the largest private alternative investment managers in Africa, with assets under management of USD7.9 billion. OMAI manages private equity and impact funds as well as infrastructure funds through AIIM. Our investment approach goes "Beyond the Obvious" and enables us to uncover opportunities others may overlook. We aim to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns as well as make a positive social impact across Africa.

AIIM is seeking a talented individual, who is passionate about Africa and its development, to join the business and provide support to the SADC Investment team.

Responsibilities

Financial analysis

  • Review and analyse financial statements
  • Build, review, run, modify, and interpret financial models, including use of VBA macros
  • Perform comprehensive company valuations
  • Review and analyse potential financing structures

Investment process and transaction execution:

  • Perform risk analysis
  • Manage due diligence processes and coordinate transaction advisors
  • Support senior team members in the negotiation of transaction and project documents
  • Compile bid documents in tender submissions

Investment papers and marketing materials:

  • Prepare investment papers
  • Company and market research

Asset management:

  • Track asset performance against original projections
  • Support portfolio companies in value-enhancing initiatives
  • Engage with portfolio company management

Support senior team in deal identification and origination

Travel for projects and site visits as well as short- to medium-term assignments in AIIM offices across the continent

Experience and Core Competencies Required

  • An Honours Financial degree or equivalent
  • 0 - 3 years' experience within an Investment Bank (M&A, corporate finance or project finance), Private Equity or "Big Four" accounting firm
  • Strong financial modelling skills
  • Financial acumen – the capacity to demonstrate knowledge of and insight into financial principles and processes and identify inconsistencies in data
  • Ability to apply sound business judgment and an analytical, pragmatic and creative approach to problem solving
  • Attention to detail and strong focus of quality of results
  • Experience in energy, digital or mobility and logistics infrastructure beneficial but not a requirement
  • Desktop research capability
  • Technically proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
  • Project/process management
  • Ability to plan and prioritise effectively
  • Commercial orientation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Personality Attributes:

  • Excellence orientation (concern for high-quality work) – Follow-through; the motivation to ensure the highest standards of quality and productivity are consistently maintained
  • Flexible & dynamic – self-motivated, results driven, ability to deal with change
  • Excellent intellectual & conceptual abilities
  • Resilient
  • Invests high levels of energy in work
  • Team player
  • Passionate about Africa

Skills

Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Investments Analysis, Problem Solving, Written Communication

Competencies

Business InsightCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityFinancial AcumenInstills TrustManages Complexity

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

29 October 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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