Investment Associate in Financial Inclusion Debt
Job in
Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listed on 2026-08-11
Listing for:
Africa Career Desk
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-11
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Risk Manager/Analyst, Financial Analyst, Portfolio & Asset Management, Corporate Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Summary
Associate-level investment role at respons
Ability Investments in Cape Town focused on financial inclusion debt, covering credit analysis and investment monitoring in emerging markets.
respons
Ability Investments
Cape Town, South Africa
- Southern Africa
Climate / Impact Finance
ExperienceAssociate
LanguageEnglish
AboutThe Role
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Ability is a leading Swiss impact asset manager with deep expertise in private market investing across emerging markets, managing USD 5.9 billion in assets across approximately 70 countries. Part of M&G Investments since 2022, the firm has deployed over USD 17.8 billion in impact investments since its founding in 2003. This Investment Associate role focuses on financial sector debt investments in Sub-Saharan Africa for financial institutions.
- Develop, manage and expand financial sector debt investments in the region
- Conduct credit risk analysis of counter parties and market risks through due diligence
- Coordinate with risk management, investment committees and external stakeholders
- Manage the full investment cycle: sourcing, due diligence, implementation and monitoring
- Represent the organisation at industry events
- Undertake frequent regional travel
- Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or related field
- 3–4 years of relevant financial sector experience in international settings
- Knowledge of microfinance, SME finance and leasing operations
- Strong analytical, writing and presentation abilities
- Self-reliant, flexible personality suited to international work
- Business-level English proficiency
- Genuine interest in impact investing
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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