Gauteng: Investment Associate – Private Debt Black River Park, Observatory (CPT) OR Melrose Arch (JHB) posted by MINT KULCA

• Support all phases of the investment process, from deal origination through to closing.
• Build robust financial models (including cash flow, covenant, and return analyses) and evaluate borrower creditworthiness.
• Contribute to risk assessment, deal structuring, and the preparation of term sheets.

Due Diligence Coordination

• Assist in the coordination of third-party due diligence efforts (legal, financial, tax, commercial).
• Manage data rooms, diligence trackers, and internal workflows across multiple teams.

Investment Committee Preparation

• Draft comprehensive investment memorandums and presentation materials for committee review.
• Clearly synthesize key risks, mitigants, and return drivers for decision-making.

Market & Borrower Research

• Conduct industry, sector, and borrower research to support deal origination and credit assessments.
• Monitor market trends, peer activity, and economic indicators that influence credit risk.

Portfolio Management & Monitoring

• Support post-investment monitoring, including borrower engagement, financial analysis, and covenant tracking.
• Maintain performance dashboards and contribute to regular risk reviews and reporting.

Legal Documentation Support

• Review and comment on key legal documents, including loan agreements, security packages, and intercreditor arrangements.
• Work closely with legal counsel to ensure documentation accurately reflects commercial terms.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with legal, finance, and compliance teams throughout the investment lifecycle.
• Contribute to internal process improvements and share insights across the team.