We are looking for a detail-driven Investee Compliance Officer to support the compliance management of portfolio companies across the funds managed by Edge Growth Ventures.
This role sits at the intersection of legal, compliance, and portfolio management, ensuring that all investee obligations, agreements, and regulatory requirements are actively monitored and managed.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders including Portfolio Management and Legal, playing a key role in maintaining governance, tracking compliance, and supporting investment operations.
1. Investee Monitoring & Compliance (Primary Focus)
- Review investee legal agreements with Legal to ensure obligations are met
- Track and flag key investee events for proactive planning
- Maintain full compliance across investment agreements
- Escalate non-compliance and support formal legal notifications
- Build and manage an undertakings dashboard per investee and across the portfolio
- Maintain accurate document records (SharePoint) in line with record-keeping standards
- Compile consolidated compliance reports with findings and recommendations
- Monitor compliance during deal handovers from Investment to Portfolio Management
- Track securities registration, notarial bonds, and related legal requirements
- Maintain securities registers and safeguard documentation
- Provide general operational and administrative support
- Contribute to the ICO Centre of Excellence (knowledge management)
- Assist with reporting and data management
- Take minutes for internal meetings where required
- Accurate and up-to-date investee compliance tracking
- Proactive identification and escalation of risks
- High-quality reporting to support portfolio decision-making
- Strong document governance and audit readiness
- Seamless coordination between Legal and Portfolio teams
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Compliance, legal administration or similar roles within Financial Services, Legal or Compliance environments
- Strong track record of accuracy, quality control and attention to detail
Skills Required
- Minimum 5+ years' experience in Compliance, legal administration or similar roles within Financial Services, Legal or Compliance environments
- Diploma (or equivalent) in Business, Finance, Legal, or related field
- Strong track record of accuracy, quality control and attention to detail
- South African citizen
What We Do
Edge Growth is a leading South African firm specializing in Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) and SME fund management. They provide tailored solutions, including strategy, capital, and business development support, to help small and medium-sized enterprises overcome growth constraints and achieve impact.
