Private Equity Professional Fund-of-Funds Emerging Markets

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Ability is a leading Swiss impact asset manager with deep expertise in private markets investing across emerging markets. The company provides debt and equity financing to financial institutions, enterprises and mid-market funds, designed to generate measurable positive outcomes for people and planet alongside competitive financial returns. Impact and ESG are embedded throughout the investment process and supported by active engagement. As of 30 June 2026, respons

Ability manages USD 6 billion in assets invested in around 70 countries and works with institutional, private and public sector investors to invest capital at scale.

Founded in 2003, respons

Ability has deployed more than USD 18.2 billion in impact investments. Since 2022, respons

Ability has been part of M&G Investments, a business of M&G plc, a global savings and investments group with asset management and insurance capabilities and a long-term institutional ownership base.

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Responsibility’s Fund-of-Funds group currently manages USD 1.4 in AuM and, since 2023, is the portfolio manager of SIFEM, the Swiss DFI (Development Finance Institution. We are now looking for a senior team member with extensive experience investing into Private Equity (PE) funds in Africa. If you are able to demonstrate experience of seven to fifteen years of experience in the field, an interesting job opportunity located in Cape Town is waiting for you in the function of a

Private Equity Professional with Fund-of-Funds experience in Emerging Markets.

You will (a) manage relationships for an existing portfolio of African private equity funds and (b) deploy fresh capital in such funds as well as co-investments and secondary opportunities. You should also feel comfortable in a flexible, fast-moving, and multi-cultural work environment and possess a certain "start-up mentality".

• You will supervise an existing portfolio of EMPE funds and financial intermediaries.
• You will analyze and lead equity investments into EM PE funds as well as co-investment and fund secondaries.
• You will support all activities in the broader implementation and supervision of above investment program under the supervision of the Head of Fund-of-Funds.
• You will advise and support in all inquiries in regards of the portfolio and relevant processes of internal and external stakeholders.
• You will take over representation (e.g. on fund LPACs) of funds under supervision.
• You will support the team in fundraising activities, including working on pitch decks and participating in client meetings.

• 7 - 15 years of investment experience in PE, of which minimum five years in a Fund-of-Funds context, primary fund & co-investments and relevant experience in emerging markets.
• Experience working for a Developmental Finance Institution (DFI) is a significant plus
• Investment experience in non-fund financial intermediaries, would also be a plus.
• Fluency in English with respective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to cooperate and interact successfully in a multicultural environment; other language like French, Spanish, German or Arabic would be welcome.
• A colleague with a team oriented and flexible mindset who thrives in entrepreneurial environment within a multicultural team.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving "start-up"-like context.
• Interest and passion for impact investing with the wish to contribute to a change.
• Willingness to travel if and as required.