Associate Principal Private Equity
Emporium Human Capital Rosebank R 1 - R 5/year
Associate Principal Private Equity POS26208
Based: RosebankSalary: R1,5 R2m per annum
Champion the full investment lifecycle from originating proprietary deal flow to executing complex transactions and driving strategic exits. The principal serves as a key decision-maker and Firm Builder, leading end-to-end deal execution, representing XXX on portfolio company Boards, and mentoring the investment team to drive sustainable financial returns and tangible impact.
Minimum Requirements- CA(SA), CFA, or MBA strongly preferred
- Honours Degree in Finance, Commerce, Actuarial Science, or related field (minimum)
- 810+ years of relevant private equity, investment banking (M&A/leveraged finance), or corporate finance experience
- Demonstrated track record in closed transactions (Deal Sheet required)
- Experience in B-BBEE deal structuring and South African regulatory frameworks
- Board-level experience advantageous
- Proprietary Origination & Network Strategy
- Own the origination funnel independently convert maximum pipeline deals into investments
- Build and manage investment pipeline through founder networks, investment banks, asset owners, and industry captains to secure off-market deals
- Develop proactive investment themes in enabling sectors, energy, climate, manufacturing, or financial services
- Transaction Execution & Leadership
- Lead full deal process: screening, valuation, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closing
- Lead Investment Committee presentations prepare and defend Investment Memoranda
- Effect legal agreements (SPA, Shareholders Agreements) upon approval
- Facilitate and manage project due diligence, coordinating internal teams and external advisors (legal, tax, commercial)
- Portfolio Value Creation & Board Representation
- Sit on Boards of portfolio companies as Non-Executive Director
- Identify and execute value creation opportunities in partnership with portfolio company management
- Drive ESG, equality, diversity, and corporate social responsibility agendas
- Fund Operations, Reporting & Leadership
- Mentor junior team members (Associates/Analysts)
- Prepare executive summaries and quarterly stakeholder reports
- Support fund operations and governance obligations
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