Investment Analyst

Requirements: Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting / Economics / Finance or equivalent; Postgraduate qualification and/or CFA are an added advantage.
Experience / Skills Required Minimum of 2 years similar experience in the corporate finance/ Banking/ DFI environment At least 2 years of financial modelling and deal assessment experience A generalist in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), franchise, procurement and entrepreneurship finance area Understanding of companys mandate and investment guidelines Possess good analytical and modelling skills An expert analyst demonstrating high command of the abilities required to perform the role Ability to apply financial modelling methodologies Ability to apply processes with ability to move beyond the standard process with help to produce highly insightful diagnoses Able to identify important issues and highlight same to team for consideration Good at knowledge gathering finds additional relevant information from unusual sources Possesses analytical skills Can develop good, actionable recommendations and is a strong contributor in discussions on investment implications Structures own work and meet all commitments and targets and also exceeds agreed upon work Participation in team problem solving Contributions to team effectiveness Willingness to travel.
Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes Analytical thinker and Attention to Detail Strong entrepreneurial understanding Assertive disposition Business Report writing Strong team contributor Exceptional time management quantities Integrity beyond reproach Maintains high levels of work standards Intrapersonal competencies: Drive and Result Orientation Decisiveness & Action Orientation Ethical Judgement Resilience and Stress Management Interpersonal competencies: Building Relationships Customer Service Orientation Interpersonal Agility Teamwork Communication competencies: Influencing & Impact (incl.
Negotiation) Presentation and Facilitation Functional competencies: Anticipating and Managing Change KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assessment of Applications (Pre-screening) and Report writing Financial modelling and preparing of financial analysis Research, analysis and preparing research reports