Investment Associate at Symbiotics

Who we are looking for

• You are a young professional who will assist the investment analysts of the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region in the analysis and monitoring of credit risk and country risk for institutions located in the region.
• The position is based in Cape Town (South Africa) with reporting line to the Regional Manager SSA. We offer a young and dynamic work environment in a growing industry and an opportunity to work in the social investment space with a for-profit company.

About the Job
Job Description:

• Analyze and validate in a timely and quality manner monthly reports for investees in the portfolio and publish follow-up reports when necessary.
• Support the production of the Desk Reviews by the Investment Analysts through collecting and recording any necessary information or/and reviewing the coherence and completeness of the information.
• Support the production of credit risk and ESG reports by Investment Analysts.
• Support Investment Analysts in the production of country analysis reports.
• Input audited financial statements and liability information report for all investees in the region.
• Assist in coordinating and managing of investee relationships with the Investment Analysts.
• Support the Investment Analysts in the filtering and prospection of new investment targets including financial intermediaries, Fintech’s and clean energy in the prospective markets.
• Responsible for maintaining all institutional accounts and KYC/AML processes for Sub Saharan institution up to date.
• Collect and maintain all data required for the opening and the clearing of MFI Account and KYC process for institutions of the region.
• Maintain regular contacts with investees in portfolio.

Your Qualification
Requirements:

• We are looking for a dynamic person who is organized, mature, autonomous, and able to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.

More specifically, you have the following skills and competencies:

• You possess a university degree in accounting or finance,
• You have a strong interest in impact investments and knowledge of the financial sector in sub-Sahara Africa,
• You are capable of handling on-going multiple tasks on a daily basis,
• You have excellent communication and organizational skills,
• You are proactive, inquisitive and interested in learning,
• You have a very good capacity to understand, adapt and dedicate to support clients’ needs,
• You are fluent in written and spoken English, a good command in French and/or Portuguese would be an advantage,
• Permanent Resident status or eligible to work in South Africa