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Job Description

Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI) is one of Africa’s leading private alternative investment managers. We have over *ZAR 135.4 B (USD 7.4 B) in assets under management in Infrastructure, Private Equity, Impact Investing, Hybrid Capital and Diversified Credit

Our investments build the houses, schools and thriving businesses that Africa needs, as well as provide essential infrastructure such as sustainable power generation, roads, railways, airports and telecommunications.

We choose to make a positive social impact across Africa by going ‘Beyond the Obvious’ to uncover opportunities that others may overlook. We aim to deliver higher returns by mobilising capital intelligently to both participate in and catalyse significant African growth opportunities

This role is responsible for supporting the investment professionals responsible for originating, implementing and managing investments in the Impact Investing space, and specifically in the field of housing, student accommodation, retirement accommodation and financial inclusion (SME and microfinance funding). 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.

Key Result Areas:

1. This job entails undertaking investment analyst functions of housing and financial inclusion investments from cradle to grave with the key objectives being to:

Deliver commercial returns for investors.Deliver development impact that contributes to quality social infrastructure development in South Africa.

2. Responsible for researching, analysing and providing relevant information in the Impact Investing space.

3. Support and undertake due diligences and analyse the suitability of an investment partner with reference to track record, financial soundness, sustainability, scalability, and operational soundness.

4. Develop, analyse and stress financial models for projects and valuations in conjunction with the Investment Professional and JV partners, including tax considerations.

5. Assist with the write up and presentation of investment proposals, having assessed investment attractiveness in comparison to other deals and market data.

6. Management of existing Impact Investing investments, which includes:

Performing 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.Monitoring that the investments deliver on their legal obligations and business objectives and providing appropriate recommendations where required.Performance analysis, monitoring and reporting.Making investment recommendations to improve returns.Analysing and recording the developmental impacts and social benefits because of the investments.Risk management.

7. Contribute as a member of the team to the management of the Fund.

8. Work as part of the FSC Fund team, and across OMAI.

9. The post is Cape Town based, but work is national with travel essential.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required:

Undergraduate degree in the finance and commerce faculties.CA (SA) – minimum 2 years post articlesPost-graduate qualification in financial, property or related field (e.g. CFA), would be advantageous.Minimum 2 years’ experience in the financial/investment sector.Strong MS Excel modelling skillsInvestment Analyst experience would be advantageous.

Key Attributes & Competencies:

Detail orientedStrong analytical skillsStrong MS Powerpoint skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationshipsTechnical knowledge, particularly financial modelling, valuations and asset report writingGood work ethicSelf-starter with high energy levelsImplementation follow-throughTenacity and effective stress managementPassion/commitment for impact investmentsTeam player

Skills

Alternative Investments, Investments, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Closing Date

07 May 2024

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

Old Mutual Limited is pro-vaccination and encourages its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination status as part of the recruitment process.

Please refer to the Old Mutual’s Covid-19 vaccination policy for further detail. Kindly note that Old Mutual reserves the right to reinstate the requirement to vaccinate at any point if it is of the view that it is imperative to do so.

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