Vice President: International Private Equity at Old Mutual South Africa

Key Result Areas:

Co-Investment Evaluation & Execution: 

• Analyze and assess co-investment opportunities, including financial modelling, due diligence, market research, and competitive landscape analysis.
• Prepare investment memos and presentations for internal investment committees.
• Participate in structuring and negotiating co-investment terms alongside lead private equity sponsors.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external advisors, and legal counsel to ensure smooth transaction execution.

Fund Commitments: 

• Evaluate potential fund commitments to private equity funds, performing thorough due diligence on fund strategies, performance track records, and management teams.
• Build detailed assessments of fund managers, including analysing prior fund investments and long-term value creation.
• Prepare and present recommendations on fund commitments to the investment committee.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of market dynamics, fund manager pipelines, and sector trends to identify attractive fund opportunities.

Portfolio Management: 

• Monitor the performance of co-investments and fund commitments, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop insights into portfolio performance and suggest strategies to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain active engagement with fund managers and attend meetings as required.

Relationship Management: 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with private equity fund managers, advisors, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the firm at networking events, fundraising meetings, and industry conferences.

Market Research & Strategy: 

• Stay up-to-date on private equity market trends, emerging managers, and sector-specific developments.
• Contribute to the development of broader investment strategies and processes

Skills, Qualifications & Experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field; MBA or CFA is a plus
• It is a requirement for the candidate to have relevant international (USA, Europe and/or Asia) experience
• 5–10 years of experience in private equity, fund-of-funds, principal investing, investment banking, or a related field, with a focus on transaction analysis, fund evaluation, or portfolio management
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear recommendations
• Deep understanding of private equity fund structures, investment strategies, and co-investment processes

Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within a team and with external partners
• Global knowledge and perspective
• Strong cultural fit – partnership, humility, perspective, respect
• Ability to communicate and influence at senior levels
• Strong communicator, confident and at ease with people
• Excellent listening skills with strong EQ
• Resourceful and creative
• A passion for the investment business

Skills

• Investment Banking, Investments, Investment Strategies, Private Equity

Competencies

• Business Insight
• Communicates Effectively
• Courage
• Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability
• Financial Acumen
• Instills Trust
• Manages Complexity

Closing Date

12 March 2026 , 23:59