Investment Analyst

Join Fetola and Make a Difference as an Investment Analyst

Annual Salary: R337 080 – R471 912

Closing date: 25 August 2024

Hybrid set-up: 3 days in office 2 days’ work from home

“Our purpose is simple: we help people to start, grow & scale successful businesses”.

Who are we looking for?

This role is for an ambitious quick learner who is constantly seeking to gain new skills.  They are intelligent, agile, organized and results orientated. They are very good with numbers and can easily relate to people. To meet the objective of the role, this individual has an understanding of business finances and can effectively relay to the layman. Their financial data analysis skills are sharp.

What will you gain?

• Hands-on experience in various aspects of business development, project management, finance, impact analysis, and technology
  
• Peer mentorship from experienced and inspiring leaders who are catalysts for sustainable development.
  
• Development opportunities to enhance your skills, knowledge, and network in the social enterprise sector.
  
• The opportunity to work alongside a group of passionate and committed change makers who are making a difference in South Africa
  

Who are we?

• Fetola is more than a social enterprise; we are a force for positive change.
  
• We have a rich history of success in business start-up and acceleration, helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to grow and create jobs.
  
• We are committed to alleviating unemployment, inequality, and poverty through sustainable SME development.
  
• Our innovative approach, diverse programs, investment funds, and strategic partnerships have propelled us to the forefront of impactful change in South Africa. 
  

What will you do: This role cuts across Fetola’s impact investment portfolio and SME financing operations, including the pre-investment, investment and post-investment process from: assessing investment opportunities, performing due diligence and risks analyses, successful positioning and execution of SME financing transactions, and coordination of post investment risk management processes. 

Job duties

• Deal Origination: Identifying investment opportunities, assessing their viability, and contributing to the fund’s pipeline. 
  
• Due Diligence: Conducting thorough research on potential investments, including analyzing financial statements, market trends, and risk factors. 
  
• Transaction Execution: Collaborating with senior team members to structure and execute debt transactions. 
  
• Portfolio Monitoring: Tracking existing investments, evaluating performance, and ensuring compliance with covenants. 
  
• Relationship Management: Interacting with borrowers, investors, and other stakeholders. 
  

Requirements

• University Degree (Business analytics, Economics, Finance, or similar) CFA, CA(SA) advantageous
  
• Demonstrated numeric literacy, understanding & use of data analytics is essential.
  
• Experience in the investment field.
  
• An understanding of business finances.
  
• Good organisational skills
  
• Strong excel skills.
  
• Excellent spoken, written and interpersonal communication.
  
• Confident, agile, ambitious, and forward – thinking.
  
• Comfort with technology and innovation essential.
  
• Multilingual – more than one African language (advantageous).
  
  

Benefits

• Leave Perks
  
• The chance to make a real difference.
  
• Collaborate with an amazing, skilled, and passionate team.
  
• Team building events and fun!
  
• A competitive salary
  
• Extra leave perk
  
• Flexible working policy
  
• Medical aid and Vitality
  
• Group life cover and access to a financial advisor.
  
• Study support and in-house training.
  
• Wellness programme and more…