The Role
The Senior Investment Associate will manage deal sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, and support transaction execution, driving value in investment processes.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for a high-energy, analytical, and driven Senior Investment Associate to join our Ventures team in Cape Town or Johannesburg.
If you are a self-starter with a passion for venture capital, strong financial modeling skills, and the ability to drive deals from sourcing to closing, this is your opportunity to accelerate your career in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
As a Senior Investment Associate, you will be deeply involved in all elements of deal-making, supporting Principals throughout the end-to-end transaction cycle. You will feel a strong sense of ownership, managing complex, fast-moving processes while driving value creation.
Key Responsibilities, but not limited to:
- Deal Sourcing & Evaluation: Proactively identify and screen innovative investment opportunities.
- Due Diligence Management: Manage specific workstreams within the due diligence process, performing deep-dive fundamental strategic analysis.
- Financial Modeling: Apply strong financial modeling skills across debt, mezzanine, and equity structures.
- Transaction Execution: Support Principals in the end-to-end investment cycle.
- Portfolio Support: Occasionally collaborate with Post Investment Management (PIM) team to drive value in portfolio companies.
- Networking: Build and maintain a robust network to bolster deal origination.
Requirements
- South African citizen
- BCom (Finance, Engineering, Accounting, Law, etc.)
- An MBA, CA(SA), or CFA advantageous
Experience
- 4–5 years in equity/mezzanine/debt investing or business consulting with a Tier 1 strategy firm, with exposure to private equity (especially VC) due diligence.
- Alternatively: Experience in highly analytical roles within investment banking, venturing, or small business management.
- Proven ability to apply sound business judgment, interact with senior executives and entrepreneurs, and manage complex processes.
Edge Growth is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Skills Required
- South African citizen
- BCom in Finance, Engineering, Accounting, Law, etc.
- MBA, CA(SA), or CFA advantageous
- 4-5 years in equity/mezzanine/debt investing or business consulting
- Experience in highly analytical roles
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The Company
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.
