Junior Investment Analyst - Southern Suburbs, Cpt
Job description
JUNIOR INVESTMENT ANALYST
- SOUTHERN SUBURBS, CPT Do you want to be part of a high-performing deal team where your work directly shapes real transactions? We’re looking for a motivated, analytical professional to support the full investment cycle — from researching opportunities and building financial models, to assisting with execution and monitoring live deals. This role is ideal for someone with strong commercial instincts, attention to detail, and a hunger to grow into a full deal originator over time. You’ll gain exposure to origination, analysis, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring, working closely with experienced investment professionals in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where ownership, speed, and sharp thinking are valued. If you’re ready to accelerate your career in deal-making and contribute to meaningful transactions, this is the opportunity to step in and make your mark.
BENEFITS
Competitive salary package Performance rewards Grow with a fast scaling and dedicated leadership team Excellence is a core value for this organisation RESPONSIBILITIES: Origination Support Analyse industry trends and identify new prospects Contribute to drafting investment proposals, briefing notes, and term sheets. Arrange and manage engagements with all stakeholders Transaction Analysis Develop and maintain financial models Perform initial feasibility reviews, including projections and sales absorption assumptions.
Prepare credit screening notes, investment papers, and financial analyses for internal consideration. Support Investment Analysts in gathering and consolidating due diligence materials for new and ongoing deals. Due Diligence & Execution Collect and structure information from clients such as budgets, plans, approvals, and market data.
Work with third parties including valuers, legal advisors, and technical consultants to obtain required documentation. Monitor and update the conditions precedent (CP) register, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items. Record and distribute minutes from key meetings. Post-Close Monitoring Partner with Investment Analysts to track project drawdowns, milestones, and compliance obligations.
Gather required documents promptly when processing drawdowns. Keep transaction files current with reports, financials, and ongoing correspondence. General Support Maintain pipeline trackers and CRM systems to ensure accurate deal flow visibility. Prepare periodic reports for the Credit Committee and senior management.
Core Skills & Competencies Advanced analytical and numerical ability, with strong Excel skills. Solid grounding in development concepts. Highly organised with a strong eye for detail. Clear and professional communicator, both written and verbal. Effective team player with the ability to operate independently when needed.
Skilled at handling client queries professionally and efficiently. Capable of balancing multiple transactions across different stages of the cycle. Able to focus on priority tasks while sustaining momentum on ongoing projects. Comfortable working in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline. +/- 2 years’ professional experience in a lending, investment, or corporate finance environment, with exposure to transaction execution and analysis. Experience with financial modelling, credit assessment, or feasibility studies will be a strong advantage We’re looking for someone with experience supporting credit or deal-making teams and an understanding of the stakeholders involved in transactions.
What You Bring Ambition and drive to grow beyond the status quo Openness to feedback and eagerness to learn Composure and focus in high-pressure situations Clear, confident communication skills Strong judgment in spotting risks and offering solutions Our Culture Ownership: We stand by our work and outcomes Velocity: We move fast and with purpose Entrepreneurial Spirit: We value commercial thinking and fresh ideas Benefits BENEFITS: Competitive salary package Performance rewards Grow with a fast scaling and dedicated leadership team Excellence is a core value for this organisation JOIN: South Africa’s Leading Finance Talent Channel is live on WhatsApp!
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