Description:
We are recruiting on behalf of a large, well-established investment and asset management organisation with a long-term mandate to invest across multiple sectors of the economy on behalf of institutional clients. The organisation manages a substantial portfolio of assets and plays a key role in the South African investment landscape.
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Associate Fund Principal to join the Private Markets investment team, supporting senior leadership in executing and managing private market investment strategies.
Purpose of the Role
The successful incumbent will support the Head of Private Markets / Fund Investments in providing strategic direction and leadership across fund investment activities. The role involves sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing private market investment opportunities across multiple asset classes and fund structures.
Key Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
Investment Origination & Evaluation
Proactively source and identify private market investment opportunities and investment partners
Conduct desktop screening and preliminary investment assessments
Prepare scoping and concept papers for potential investments
Transaction Execution
Lead transaction teams through the full investment lifecycle
Coordinate and conduct commercial, financial, legal, and operational due diligence
Participate in deal structuring, pricing, and negotiation of term sheets
Prepare detailed investment appraisal and recommendation reports
Review and comment on transaction and legal agreements