- Screen, evaluate, and assess investment opportunities under the guidance of the Portfolio Managers.
- Assist the Portfolio Managers with the preparation of investment recommendations for consideration by internal and external investment committees.
- Assist the Portfolio in the implementation of approved transactions.
- Assist the Portfolio Managers in sourcing investment opportunities and developing and managing the pipeline of investment opportunities.
- Assist the Portfolio Managers in the ongoing asset management of existing investments.
- Assist with the day-to-day operations and governance of the Investment Team and the Funds.
- Drive the implementation of Sustainability and Impact considerations and metrics in the investment process.
- Liaise and maintain relationships with internal and external role players and stakeholders.
- Assist the Investment Team with internal and external reporting.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Namibian Citizenship;
- Completed LLB degree or equivalent legal degree.
- Minimum experience of 2 years in a legal, governance, investment or transaction advisory role.
- Ability to articulate and reason confidently and clearly both verbally and in writing.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Detail-oriented.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Enthusiastic, energetic, driven, and proactive.
- Strong team player.
The following be considered an additional advantage:
- Admission as an Attorney.
- An advanced degree or a second degree or qualification in Commerce, Finance, Investments, Accounting, or Economics.
- Professional qualification in a finance, investment, or related field.
- Experience in either an unlisted investment related role, or experience in providing legal advice on commercial or project finance transactions.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate & coordinate the execution of workstreams related to investment transactions with minimal supervision and guidance.
