(South Africa Applicants) Financial Analyst - 9107

(South Africa Applicants) Financial Analyst - 9107

LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WITHIN SOUTH AFRICA REGION!

Please submit your resume in ENGLISH; otherwise, your application may not be processed. We prioritize the processing of one active application at a time. If you have applied for multiple job openings within our organization, we kindly request that you direct any update inquiries to the team responsible for handling your initial application.

Position: Financial Analyst

Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with some overlap with Swiss working hours (CET/CEST)

Salary Range: $1800-$2300/ Monthly

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Geneva (Switzerland), the company's focus has been to consistently invest in exclusive private market investment opportunities. The company currently manages 6 investment funds invested in over 70 companies.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The company is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to support our Investment Team. This role will focus on supporting the team across multiple stages of the investment process, from origination to due diligence. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for conducting market screening, supporting ongoing sourcing efforts, performing initial assessments and business and market analyses, and developing financial models. Additionally, the Financial Analyst will assist the Investment Team in the drafting of investment materials.

PLEASE NOTE: The company is specifically looking for candidates with prior corporate finance experience, ideally in areas such as M&A, transaction/valuation services, or investment management within a financial institution. They would consider candidates from Corp Dev backgrounds (i.e., those engaged in M&A activities internally for a corporation).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Market screening and identification of investment opportunities in line with the company's investment strategy
2. Market research and business analysis
3. Creation of initial assessment reports
4. Financial modeling and valuation
5. Due diligence support
6. Drafting of investment materials

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 2-5 years of experience in investment banking, transaction services, accounting, financial analysis, or junior investment roles
2. Sound knowledge of accounting principles, financial modeling, and valuation techniques
3. Ability to interpret complex financial data and generate insights to quickly get to fact-driven conclusions
4. Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills and English proficiency
6. Experience working autonomously in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines
7. Strong critical thinking skills and business acumen
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
9. BSc degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Management

DEVICE / CONNECTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. At least 50mbps internet speed
2. Must have their own Permanent Work From Home Equipment like Laptop and Personal Computer with External Monitor.

**ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A BRIEF VIDEO INTRODUCTION.**
Purpose: This video will be sent to the client for a more efficient screening process.

Video Introduction Details:

1. Duration: At least 1-2 minutes of video recording is required
2. Platform: Record your video using the loom.com application. Use "CAMERA ONLY" option
3. Content: Kindly answer the following questions in your video:
   1. Tell me something about yourself, relevant experience to the role
   2. Discuss tools/software you are proficient with