Investment Officer at Gap Infrastructure Corporation - GIC

ROLE OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Investment Officer is a critical team member who supports the investment process, conducts financial analysis, and assists in deal execution, requiring a strong foundation in finance, investing, and research. In this role, the Investment Officer will be responsible for, inter alia:
• Deal Sourcing: Identifying potential investment opportunities through research and market analysis.
• Due Diligence: Assisting in the preparation of due diligence reports, conducting data room reviews, and coordinating with external advisors.
• Financial Analysis: Building financial models, analyzing investment returns, and preparing investment memoranda.
• Research and Market Analysis: Conducting industry research, market analysis, and trend identification.
• Deal Execution: Assisting in deal structuring, negotiating terms, and preparing legal documents.
• Portfolio Management: Monitoring and reporting on portfolio performance, identifying value enhancement opportunities.
• Investment Committee Support: Preparing investment committee materials, coordinating meetings, and maintaining records.
• Compliance and Regulatory Support: Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining records, and assisting with audits.
• Investor Relations: Assisting with investor communications, preparing investor reports, and maintaining relationships.

Support MD 

• Supporting the MD to further operationalise the Fund.
• Support the establishment and development of the Fund’s policies, governance structures, business plans, and strategies in alignment with the NIF’s goals and objectives.
• Support the MD to attract additional capital for the Fund, project development partners, and leveraging third-party co-investment for opportunities, from local and international partners and players (whether financial or strategic).

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

Financial analysis and modelling:

• Strong proficiency in financial modelling, data analysis, and financial statement analysis

Investment knowledge:

•  Understanding of infrastructure investing, private equity, or investment banking

Research and due diligence:

•  Ability to conduct thorough research and due diligence on potential investments

Deal execution:

• Experience with deal structuring, negotiation, and closing

Financial markets and regulations:

• Familiarity with financial markets, regulations, and industry trends

Communication and presentation:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas

Problem-solving and adaptability:

• Ability to navigate complex situations and adapt to changing circumstances

Teamwork and collaboration:

• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with colleagues

Time management and organization:

• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Academic qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree majoring in Business, Engineering, Economics or Finance

Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience in infrastructure investing, private equity, investment banking, or a related field
• Experience in financial analysis, modelling, and research
• Familiarity with deal execution and due diligence processes
• Proven investment analysis and deal execution experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in infrastructure and/or project development, taking projects through the lifecycle from pre-feasibility to financing.
• Experience in working with third parties to advance projects through the project development lifecycle, including offtake considerations and project financing
•  Extensive negotiation and influencing skills; experience with managing multiple projects and diverse stakeholder groups
•  Project management and reporting skills for infrastructure projects

Knowledge of the infrastructure sector:

• An understanding of:
  • the role that infrastructure plays in shaping the economy locally and globally
  • the role that infrastructure plays in creating value for stakeholders
• An understanding of new trends in the infrastructure sector locally and globally.
• Knowledge of various infrastructure sub-sectors such as water, transportation, energy, etc.
• An understanding of the current participants in the South African and global infrastructure sector, and the players that have the potential to be future participants and partners.

Other Skills, Experience, and Attributes

• Highly proactive, with an entrepreneurial attitude.
• Highly energetic, hands-on, and motivated to help create, build-out, and shape project development opportunities from an early stage.
• Experience in financing first-of-kind projects and associated risk management
• Strong interest in South Africa and contributing to the development of the local economy and infrastructure eco-system