THE SEARCH:
Altus Partners are delighted to be partnering with a renowned global investor who has an outstanding team and exceptional reputation. In-line with successful fundraising and growth plans, they are looking to add a further senior investor to the team in Johannesberg to assist with new investments, as well as create value in their portfolio companies. This is a superb opportunity to join a leading business, with a broad investment remit.
THE ROLE:
Deal Identification.
Lead in the sourcing of investment opportunities, ensuring they remain within the Funds strategy and origination plan;.
Have and continue to build on existing network of intermediaries, entrepreneurs and other funds to enhance origination efforts;.
Working with juniors in the team, manage the research into potential targets for direct approaches;.
Apply experienced judgement when deciding on which deals to progress;.
Provide investment and commercial guidance to the team throughout the deal identification process.Screening/Analysis.
Manage and complete the analysis, modelling and evaluation of proposals, performing sensitivity analysis and benchmarks;.
Lead/oversee in-house industry and company investment research for the European market;.
Lead the initial screening stage of an investment opportunity;.
Take ownership of the production of investment papers and other internal documents;.
Sector monitoring and analysis.Due Diligence.
Lead all parts of the due diligence work streams including both credit analysis and equity valuation analysis for the Partners;.
Liaise and work with external advisors whenever necessary;.
Ensure appropriate due diligence is performed on potential investments;.
Participate and actively contribute in management meetings.Deal Closing.
Lead with external consultants, auditors and lawyers;.
Manage legal documents/agreements and communicate to relevant internal stakeholders;.
Strongly influence on the investment structure and terms and conditions.Portfolio Management.
Act as a board member for investment companies as appropriate;.
Actively assist investee companies with financial and operating issues;.
Work with internal groups to monitor ongoing investments by:.
Managing and owning the regular review of financials;.
Take the initial lead on evaluations of Portfolio Companies;.
Leading the assessment of performance against budget and KPl's.Exit.
Actively monitoring, evaluating and where possible sourcing potential exit opportunities;.
Lead on the due diligence preparation;.
Lead on the preparation of legal documentation.
REQUIREMENTS:
You will demonstrate a significant interest in investing and in particular impact investing as well as:
•Significant experience in creating value in Private Equity portfolio companies
•Investment track record and significant deal experience
•Strong operational and financial analysis skills
•Background from a leading investor, tier 1 consultancy or Investment Bank
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