Job Opportunities at Symbiotics

Who we are looking for

• An experienced Investment Analyst who will be responsible for developing and maintaining business relationships with portfolio companies in Sub-Saharan Africa, developing a pipeline of potential debt investments, traveling to and performing on site due diligence on these companies, analyzing credit risk, understand their debt funding needs, and monitoring their financial and operational performances during the investment's life. The position is based in Cape Town (South Africa). We offer a dynamic work environment in a growing industry and an opportunity to work in the social investment space with a for-profit corporation.

About the Job
Job Description

• Develop, maintain and monitor a portfolio companies, including monthly and annual financial reporting, annual due diligences, credit risk and ESG reporting
• Ongoing development of a pipeline of credit worthy investment targets in specific markets
• Conduct on-site due diligences, grade institutions, publish credit risk appraisals and investment advisory reports as well as ESG reports
• Be the market and sector specialist in the respective region
• Monitor global situation, opportunities and risks in financial markets of the above-mentioned region
• Support the development of new business opportunities in the region

Your Qualification
Requirements

• This position requires regular travel to countries within the region. We are looking for a person who is organized, mature, and able to work independently in a dynamic and challenging environment, as well as having entrepreneurial drive, attention to detail and pride in the quality of one's work, including the following qualifications:
• Advanced university degree in finance, economics or business along with strong analytical skills
• Proven experience as a credit analyst or financial analyst
• You have a strong interest in impact investments and knowledge of the financial sector in sub-Sahara Africa
• Previous experience in Sub-Saharan Africa is essential
• You have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Capacity to handle multiple tasks on a daily basis
• Fluent in written and spoken English and French
• Willingness and readiness to travel (up to 30%)
• Permanent Resident status or eligible to work in South Africa

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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