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Diversified Credit | Investment analyst

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Accounting Business Management Investment
Reference: NFP015460/Crush

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Employer: Network Recruitment

Join Our Team as an Investment Analyst and Shape the Future of Diversified Credit!We are seeking a skilled Investment Analyst to join our Diversified Credit team. This role is critical in managing a diverse portfolio of investments, including Property/REITs, Corporates, Africa and International Credit, State-Owned Entities, Municipalities, Securitizations, and Leverage Buy-Outs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of credit risk management, focusing on credit analysis, modeling, legal documentation review, and ongoing monitoring of both unlisted and listed credit investments.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive counterparty and sector evaluations, including legal analysis and instrument structuring and pricing.
Prepare and present detailed credit/investment proposals to the relevant Credit/Investment Committee(s).
Proactively monitor sector and counterparty developments, communicating insights and recommendations to key stakeholders.
Review and negotiate legal documents for approved investments in both unlisted and listed transactions.
Perform relative quantitative and qualitative risk ratings of counterparties and instruments across various investment portfolios, applying risk scoring methodologies.
Build and maintain internal relationships with portfolio managers, debt originators, legal advisors, and credit or investment committee members.
Engage with external credit market participants to foster strong relationships with counterparties and clients.
Develop a deep understanding of the credit market and potential investment opportunities, communicating views to key stakeholders.
Provide input to enhance the existing Credit Risk Management Framework.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

CA(SA), CFA, or equivalent professional qualification; a Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field is a plus.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience in credit risk management or investment analysis, ideally within a banking or asset management environment.
Proven experience in unlisted credit analysis and a strong understanding of structured credit investments and legal agreements.
Previous supervisory or managerial experience is advantageous.
Solid knowledge of credit and fixed income markets.
Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills; familiarity with statistical software or programming languages (e.g., R, Python) is a plus.
Experience with financial regulations and compliance related to credit risk.

Key Attributes:

Highly professional approach with a strong work ethic and a responsible, self-motivated attitude.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.
Strong attention to detail and exceptional planning and organizational skills.
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
Ability to work independently under pressure while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
Customer-focused attitude with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

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If you haven’t heard back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. However, we'll keep your profile on file for future opportunities that match your expertise.

For information:
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
Crushen Clive Pietersen
cpietersen@networkfinance.co.za

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Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.