Employer: Six Sense Consulting / Financial Services Business
Job Reference: SSC001283
Industry: Corporate Finance, Private Equity, Venture Capital & Asset Management
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (On-Site)
Position Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Compensation: Market-Related (Annual Cost to Company)
Contact Person: Audra King
Posted Date: 07 October 2026
Closing Date: 12 October 2026
About the Role & Enterprise
A well-established financial services firm based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Post Investment Associate for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This critical role is responsible for driving post-investment portfolio management, monitoring asset performance, leading complex deal restructurings, managing portfolio recoveries, and conducting enterprise valuations and strategic exit executions across diverse industry sectors.
Key Responsibilities & Portfolio Management Operations
The Post Investment Associate will oversee five core investment management pillars:
1. Portfolio Monitoring & Oversight
- Performance Tracking: Continuously monitor financial health, operational milestones, and strategic deliverables of investee companies across a diverse portfolio.
- Risk Analysis: Perform rigorous portfolio risk analysis to identify underperforming assets early and implement proactive risk mitigation strategies.
2. Restructuring & Recoveries
- Deal Restructuring: Lead complex portfolio recoveries, debt/equity restructurings, and workouts for distressed or underperforming investee assets.
- Legal & Commercial Compliance: Apply thorough knowledge of key commercial statutes, including the Companies Act, Taxation, Commercial Law, Litigation, and Insolvency Law.
3. Financial Modeling & Enterprise Valuations
- Valuation Methodologies: Conduct sophisticated enterprise valuations, DCF modeling, and financial analytics for complex post-investment deals.
- Financial Statement Analysis: Analyze and interpret complex audited financial statements, management accounts, and cash flow projections.
4. Strategic Exits & Corporate Governance
- Exit Execution: Plan and execute strategic portfolio exit strategies, trade sales, and enterprise divestments to maximize investment returns.
- Board Representation & Reporting: Draft high-level investment memos, board reports, and quarterly portfolio reviews using advanced MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
5. Project Management
- Cross-Functional Execution: Drive end-to-end post-investment projects across multiple industry sectors, coordinating with auditors, legal counsel, and executive management.
Candidate Profile & Minimum Entry Requirements
To qualify for consideration for Job Reference SSC001283, applicants must meet the following mandatory criteria:
- Educational Qualifications:
- Undergraduate Degree: Minimum B.Com. (Business and Finance, Accounting) (Mandatory).
- Honours Degree: B.Com. Honours (Finance, Accounting) or CTA / CA(SA) (Mandatory).
- Professional Articles & Audit Experience:
- Completed formal accounting articles (SAICA / SAIPA) or hold a strong background in external/internal audit (Essential).
- Work Experience & Deal Track Record:
- Minimum 5 years of deal-making or investment experience (Mandatory).
- Minimum 5 years of Project Management, Corporate Finance, Private Equity, or Venture Capital experience (Mandatory).
- Proven track record of managing a diverse investment portfolio from a post-investment, value-creation perspective.
- Technical Core Stack & Knowledge:
- Advanced financial modeling skills in MS Excel.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint with exceptional formal report writing skills.
- Deep understanding of enterprise valuation techniques and exit valuation methodologies.
- Working knowledge of South African taxation, the Companies Act, commercial litigation, and insolvency law.
- Location & Availability:
- Must reside in or be able to relocate to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal for a 12-month contract.
Position Benefits
- Competitive CTC Package: Market-related annual cost-to-company remuneration.
- High-Impact Exposure: Manage complex, multi-sector investment portfolios for a top-tier financial institution.
- Strategic Leadership: Direct engagement with corporate finance leads, board members, and business founders.
Career Advice for Applicants
- Highlight Post-Investment & Restructuring Work: Explicitly detail your deal experience, portfolio management track record, and exit valuations on page 1 of your CV.
- Emphasize CA(SA) / CTA Credentials: Place your B.Com. Honours, CTA, or CA(SA) designation prominently at the top of your resume.
- Apply Immediately: With applications closing on 12 October 2026, submit your detailed CV directly through Six Sense Consulting without delay.
Sample Interview Questions
Post-Investment Strategy & Portfolio Risk
- Question (Portfolio Recoveries): “Walk me through a complex portfolio restructuring or recovery scenario you managed. What legal, financial, and operational steps did you execute to protect the investment value?”
- Question (Enterprise Valuation): “Which enterprise valuation methodologies do you prioritize when evaluating exit strategies for a mature investee company under volatile market conditions?”
How to Apply
Apply online directly via the Six Sense Consulting portal referencing Job Code SSC001283:
- Employer: Six Sense Consulting / Financial Services
- Reference Code: SSC001283
- Contact Person: Audra King
- Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing Date: 12 October 2026