Investment Officer Full Time

A leading Financial Services company is seeking an experienced Investment Officer with strong experience in SME finance, preferably in business investment, financial accounting, or auditing to join their team in Westville. This is a stimulating opportunity for a commercially astute Investment Officer to drive growth across new lines by identifying potential clients, structuring and negotiating viable financing solutions, and building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the broader SME market. If you have experience in business finance and an entrepreneurial mindset, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to identify and target potential clients and partners.
• Represent the company at networking events, conferences, and industry forums.
• Evaluate the financial health of potential investment targets through due diligence.
• Develop financial models for revenue, cost, and risk analysis to inform investment decisions.
• Create detailed reports that summarize findings, risks, and potential returns for stakeholders.
• Structure and negotiate financing solutions to optimize returns based on risk.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the SME market.
• Monitor and assess the performance of client portfolios.
• Stay informed about market trends, economic shifts, and industry regulations.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar business field, with at least a second-year level of Financial Accounting or equivalent.
• At least two years of professional experience in a business investment or finance-related position.
• Experience in auditing, banking, financial accounting, and/or sales and marketing is considered beneficial.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Lidene Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: financialcareers@hireresolve.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.