Senior Investment Officer for Financial Institutions Debt …, Cape Town

Since its inception in 2003, responsAbility has become a leading impact asset manager specializing in private market investments across three investment themes. These themes directly contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Financial Inclusion, to finance the growth of Micro&SMEs; Climate Finance, to contribute to a net zero pathway; and Sustainable Food, to sustainably feed an ever‑growing population. Since 2022 responsAbility is part of M&G plc, the international savings, and investments business, and contributes to enhancing M&G’s capabilities in impact investing. responsAbility is an equal‑opportunity employer. Senior Investment Officer for Financial Institutions Debt Financing

This opening is related to our investment debt funds’ activities in Sub‑Sahara Africa offering senior and subordinated debt to financial institutions. Your Main Tasks

Building relationships, identifying business opportunities, executing on transactions and actively managing responsAbility’s financial institutions debt investments in Sub‑Sahara Africa. Credit risk analysis of counterparties and their market risks within the region, both on‑site and off‑site, involving due diligence and scoring exercises in collaboration with our Credit and Risk teams.Interacting with the risk management team, investment committees, transaction teams and external parties to implement and structure transactions. Being responsible for the full investment cycle including sourcing, due diligence, implementation of portfolio management decisions and monitoring. Representing the company at conferences, seminars and other relevant events in a leadership position.Your Experience And Skills

Master level degree in economics, business administration, finance, or a related field. Minimum of eight years of relevant experience in the financial sector in an international environment, ideally as credit analyst or similar. Sound knowledge of the regional financial markets, including banking sector, small business&SME finance as well as leasing and consumer/unsecured. Excellent oral and written English skills. Knowledge of French or Arabic is a definite plus. Proven combination of strong analytical and commercial skills, including credit write‑ups and presentation skills. Ability to mentor junior staff.Flexible and self‑reliant personality with good intercultural skills. The position requires frequent travelling in Sub‑Sahara Africa.

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