Job Description

LOCATION: Cape TownR HIGHLY NEGOTIABLE PLUS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUSOur client is one of the largest private alternative investment managers in Africa. They manage investments in private equity, infrastructure and a range of impact funds.They now seek an investment professional: education funds to join their team. You will report to the head: education investments.If you seek to make a difference to development in South Africa through investment and enjoy working in a dynamic team this is the place to be!This role is suitable for appropriately qualified affirmative action candidates.JOB DESCRIPTION WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• You will be responsible for the management, growth and strategic direction for investments in the Impact Investing space and specifically in the field of education;
• You will be responsible for undertaking asset management functions of education investments from cradle to grave;
• You will be required to deliver commercial returns for investors;
• You will be required to deliver development impact that contributes to quality education in South Africa;
• You will be responsible for providing strategic direction to the operating partners in investment companies;
• You will be responsible for researching, analysing and providing relevant information in the Impact Investing space in the field of education;
• You will be required to undertake due diligence and analyse investments with reference to track record, financial soundness, sustainability, scalability and operational soundness;
• You will be required to structure and restructure investments within the mandates of the fund, develop and stress financial models for the project in conjunction with the operating partners;
• You will be required to negotiate and develop appropriate action plans and strategic interventions with operating partners;
• You will be required to write up and present investment and education proposals, having assessed operational effectiveness;
• You will be responsible for management of investments, which includes:

• Perform the technical functions required to undertake financial modelling, review and management of monthly and quarterly management reports and provide reports including assets reports, valuation reports and investor reports;
• Ensure that the operator of education investments delivers on their legal obligations and business objectives through effectively fulfilling the role of fund manager, through participation in quarterly board meetings, and through providing leadership on key business matters as they arise;
• Ensure that the education developments are identified and completed timeously within budget and to the right quality;
• Performance analysis, monitoring and reporting;
• Analyse and record the developmental impacts and social benefits because of the investments;
• Risk management;
• Board representation;
• You will be required to contribute as a member of the team to the management and policy directions of the funds;
• You will be required to contribute where required to interacting with and managing, third party investors into the funds;
• You will be required to work as part of the education team, and across the broader group.
• You will be required to travel as the work is national -

CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• You have strategic and lateral thinking skills;
• You have high EQ and willingness to engage with stakeholders;
• You have negotiation skills;
• You are action and implementation orientated;
• You are able to collaborate across teams;
• You have strong presentation skills;
• You have sound financial and business acumen;
• You are tenacious.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• You have a four-year undergraduate degree;
• You have a post-graduate qualification in financial, property, education or related field (e.g. MBA / CFA / CA(SA)) - this would be a distinct advantage;
• You have a minimum of 8 years' current, relevant experience in finance and education sector - this would be a distinct advantage;
• You have strategy and investment experience - this would be a distinct advantage.

Great business - superb division - see the fruits of your labour make a difference in the SA environment.

Claire Bourquin Recruitment Consultants