Senior Analyst for Fund of Funds

Summary

Senior analyst role at respons

Ability Investments in Cape Town supporting fund of funds investing, with a focus on financial analysis and asset management in emerging markets.

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Ability Investments

Cape Town, South Africa

• Southern Africa

Private Equity

Mid-level

English

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Ability is a leading Swiss impact asset manager with deep expertise in private market investing across emerging markets, and part of M&G Investments since 2022. This Senior Analyst role joins the Private Equity Fund of Funds team in Cape Town, working alongside senior investment professionals on intermediated business investments across global emerging markets.

• Evaluate business plans and pitch materials, develop financial projections and perform comparative analysis
• Engage in due diligence activities covering financial, commercial, tax and legal aspects
• Facilitate fund structuring and fundraising coordination
• Oversee and manage portfolio company monitoring
• Create and maintain valuation models and financial forecasts
• Execute product reporting, market analysis, marketing support and special projects

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• 5 years of professional experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital or management consulting
• Strong financial modelling capabilities
• Superior analytical and communication competencies
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Readiness to travel as needed

• Prior Fund-of-Funds experience
• Multilingual abilities
• Familiarity with emerging markets