Investment Analyst/Associate

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Cape Town, Western Cape, ZAF
In-Office
Mid level
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
Support pan-African investment team by performing financial analysis and modelling (including VBA), valuations, due diligence, transaction execution, investment papers, and asset management. Engage portfolio companies, track performance, support deal origination, and travel for site visits and short- to medium-term assignments across Africa.
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Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

African Infrastructure Investment Managers (“AIIM”) is one of the pre-eminent private equity infrastructure managers in Africa, having raised over USD3.8bn in capital over the last two decades. With 5 offices on the continent, AIIM has invested in more than 21 African countries, representing over 85 investments across the Power, Digital infrastructure, Transportation and Midstream sectors. AIIM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI), one of the largest private alternative investment managers in Africa, with assets under management of USD9.5 billion. OMAI manages private equity and impact funds as well as infrastructure funds through AIIM. We aim to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns as well as make a positive social impact across Africa.

AIIM is seeking a talented individual, who is passionate about Africa and its development, to join the business and provide support to the pan-African Investment team. 

Role Responsibilities 

Financial analysis 

  • Review and analyse financial statements  
  • Build, review, run, modify, and interpret financial models, including use of VBA macros 
  • Perform comprehensive company valuations  
  • Review and analyse potential financing structures 
  • Mentor analysts in financial modeling activities 

Investment process and transaction execution: 

  • Perform risk analysis 
  • Manage due diligence processes and coordinate transaction advisors 
  • Support senior team members in the negotiation of transaction and project documents 
  • Compile bid documents in tender submissions 

Investment papers and marketing materials: 

  • Prepare investment papers 
  • Company and market research 

Asset management: 

  • Track asset performance against original projections 
  • Support portfolio companies in value-enhancing initiatives 
  • Engage with portfolio company management 
  • Investment valuation and investor reporting 

Support senior team in deal identification and origination 

Travel for project site visits as well as short- to medium-term assignments in AIIM offices across the continent 

Experience and Core competencies 

  • An Honours Financial degree or equivalent  
  • 3 - 6 years’ experience within an Investment Bank (M&A, corporate finance or project finance), Private Equity or “Big Four” accounting firm  
  • Excellent financial modelling skills 
  • Financial acumen – the capacity to demonstrate knowledge of and insight into financial principles and processes and identify inconsistencies in data 
  • Ability to apply sound business judgment and an analytical, pragmatic and creative approach to problem solving 
  • Attention to detail and strong focus of quality of results 
  • Experience in infrastructure: digital infrastructure, energy transition and/or logistics beneficial but not a requirement 
  • Desktop research capability 
  • Technically proficient (advanced) in Excel, Word, PowerPoint essential. 
  • Project/process management 
  • Ability to plan and prioritise effectively  
  • Commercial orientation 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English  

Personality Attributes 

  • Excellence orientation (concern for high-quality work) – Follow-through; the motivation to ensure the highest standards of quality and productivity are consistently maintained  
  • Flexible & dynamic – self-motivated, results driven, ability to deal with change 
  • Excellent intellectual & conceptual abilities 
  • Resilient 
  • Invests high levels of energy in work 
  • Team player 
  • Passionate about Africa 

Skills

Accounting, Action Planning, Analytics Software, Budget Management, Client Management, Computer Literacy, Data Classification, Data Compilation, Evaluating Information, Financial Acumen, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Professional Presentation

Competencies

Business InsightCommunicates EffectivelyCourageDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityFinancial AcumenInstills TrustManages Complexity

Education

Honours Degree (Hons) (Required)

Closing Date

23 July 2026 , 23:59

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.

The Old Mutual Story!

Skills Required

  • Honours Financial degree or equivalent
  • 3-6 years' experience in Investment Banking (M&A, corporate or project finance), Private Equity, or Big Four accounting firm
  • Advanced financial modelling skills, including use of VBA macros
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Ability to review and analyse financial statements and perform company valuations
  • Due diligence and transaction execution experience, including coordinating advisors
  • Project/process management and ability to plan and prioritise effectively
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Desktop/company and market research capability
  • Experience in infrastructure (digital infrastructure, energy transition, logistics)
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The Company
HQ: London
12,448 Employees

What We Do

Old Mutual Limited is a listed company on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and has secondary listings on the London, Malawi, Namibia and Zimbabwe stock exchanges. As a Pan-African financial services company, we are focused on Africa, her needs and her people. Together with you, we have educated our children, given more homes warmth and light, empowered small businesses and improved infrastructure in Africa. Our story will continue #WithAfricaForAfrica

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