Website AltGen
Are you an accomplished investment professional with deep expertise in mezzanine finance, hybrid capital, or structured private credit? Our client, a leading institutional investment manager, is expanding its private markets platform and seeks a talented individual to play a key role in the origination, execution, and management of hybrid capital transactions across South Africa and the broader African continent.
With a substantial portfolio spanning infrastructure, private equity, impact investing, and diversified credit, the business has a strong track record in delivering competitive, sustainable returns while driving meaningful economic and social outcomes across the region.
This is a career-defining opportunity to join a high-calibre investment team within a major, well-capitalised institution — offering exposure to complex transactions, senior stakeholder engagement, and the chance to shape a growing investment strategy.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Science, Engineering or related discipline
- CA(SA) or CFA qualification
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in private capital, mezzanine finance, structured credit, or corporate finance
- Demonstrated track record in deal origination, execution, and portfolio management
- Strong understanding of BEE structures, leveraged finance, and preference share instruments
RESPONSIBILITIES
Investment Strategy & Origination
- Develop and execute investment strategies within the hybrid capital and mezzanine finance space
- Source proprietary deal flow through corporate, banking, and advisory networks
- Lead due diligence (commercial, financial, legal, ESG) and prepare investment proposals for committee approval
Execution & Structuring
- Negotiate and structure transactions involving mezzanine debt, preference shares, and hybrid capital instruments
- Ensure optimal deal design balancing investor returns and borrower requirements
- Manage transaction processes, including legal documentation and closing procedures
Portfolio Management
- Engage actively with portfolio companies at the board or advisory level
- Oversee performance monitoring, valuation, and reporting
- Drive exit strategies to optimise investment outcomes
Investor Relations & Fundraising
- Build and maintain relationships with institutional investors, DFIs, and family offices
- Contribute to capital raising initiatives, investor reporting, and fund marketing materials
Leadership & Mentorship
- Support and develop junior investment professionals within the team
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and values-driven culture
- Champion governance, sustainability, and compliance standards
SKILLS
- Exceptional commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Strategic thinker with advanced financial modelling capabilities
- Confident communicator able to engage at executive and board level
- High professional integrity and sound judgement
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment