Private Equity & Venture Capital Associate

About the role

A leading South African asset manager is looking for a Private Equity & Venture Capital Associate to support investments across multiple asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, private real estate, and agriculture. You will work closely with senior investment professionals throughout the full investment lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Support the sourcing and execution of private equity and venture capital investments.
• Develop and maintain financial models and perform company valuations.
• Conduct investment analysis and commercial due diligence.
• Assist in transaction execution and portfolio monitoring.
• Collaborate with senior team members on deal structuring and post‑investment management.

Required profile

• Honours degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Science or a related field (CFA or CA(SA) advantageous).
• 2–5 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, corporate finance or transaction advisory.
• Proven experience in financial modelling, company valuations and investment analysis.
• Experience conducting financial and commercial due diligence and supporting transaction execution.
• Strong understanding of private equity investments, deal structuring and portfolio management.

Required skills

• Financial modelling
• Company valuations
• Investment analysis
• Due diligence
• Transaction execution
• Portfolio monitoring