We are recruiting a dynamic, hardworking and results driven Associate to join our client and be part of their success story. Our client, an established and prestigious Private Equity player in South Africa is looking to appoint an Associate, focusing on financial modeling, to work directly with the team. JOB TITLE: Private Equity: Associate ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The successful applicant would have these skills: Develop, build and maintain financial models and analyses Support in investment evaluation, implementation and execution of transactions Equity financial modelling and scenario analysis – develop and build financial models, including sensitivity scenarios and analysis, market comparables and returns analysis. Understand risks and value drivers in terms of equity modelling and returns. Evaluation of financing/funding options incorporated into equity financial modelling. Transaction structuring and tax planning Preparation of Investment Committee and Board Packs, present investment opportunities. Collect and analyse data in terms of key value drivers of an investment opportunity, business or sector. Scoping, supporting and managing due diligence exercises. Prepare investment screening reports, Financial report writing, presentation of investment proposals. Read, review, manage and understand legal deal and transaction documentation. Analyse Industry trends and viability Investment reporting and monitoring Evaluation of equity investment opportunities EXPERIENCE 2 to 3+ years excellent financial modelling ( top proficiency required), valuations, financial/investment analysis experience with an investment/engineering/advisory firm, Investment Bank or related fields. Added Advantage: Private Equity, Transaction Experience, Project Finance, Transaction Services, Investment Banking QUALIFICATIONS Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Mathematical Finance or Engineering combined with Business degree (or equivalent) Strong academic record CTC: CIRCA R1.5M Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Finance and Sales Industries Staffing and Recruiting #J-18808-Ljbffr