Junior Investment Analyst

Hillingdale Capital is an established boutique corporate finance advisory firm focused on debt and equity capital\-raising transactions. Leveraging an extensive institutional investor network across Africa and Europe, we connect capital with high\-impact opportunities across mid\-market corporates, renewable energy and infrastructure. **The Opportunity** This is a dynamic, front\-office, sell\-side role for transaction\-oriented investment professionals with a passion for corporate finance and project finance. We are looking for a **Junior** **Investment Analyst** to join our growing team in our **Cape Town** office. From day one, you will take on significant responsibility, executing live corporate finance and project finance transactions across Africa and Europe. You will originate and execute debt and equity capital raises, engage directly with institutional investors, lenders, banks, development finance institutions and corporate clients, and participate in every stage of the transaction process, from origination and financial analysis through due diligence, structuring, execution and financial close. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in corporate finance, work on complex cross\-border transactions, and develop direct relationships with many of the world's leading institutional investors. **Key Responsibilities** * Analyse companies, projects, and investment opportunities across multiple sectors. * Build and review financial models, valuation analyses and transaction structures. * Prepare investment memoranda, teasers, financial models and investor presentations. * Execute debt and equity capital\-raising transactions from inception through to financial close. * Conduct commercial, financial and market due diligence. * Engage directly with institutional investors. * Participate in management meetings, investor presentations and transaction negotiations. * Lead business development initiatives and help identify new transaction opportunities. * Manage live transaction processes, data rooms and investor communications. **Ideal Candidate** * Strong analytical and commercial judgement. * Excellent financial modelling and valuation skills. * Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities. * Confidence interacting with senior executives, institutional investors and lenders. * High levels of initiative, accountability and attention to detail. * Ability to manage multiple live transactions simultaneously in a fast\-paced environment. * Collaborative “team” mindset with strong interpersonal skills. * Strong leadership and organisational skills. **Qualifications** * Honours degree in Finance, Business Science, Economics, Commerce or a related discipline. **Advantageous** * CA(SA), CFA Charterholder or CFA Candidate. * Exposure to African and/or European capital markets. * Experience raising debt or equity capital. * Experience building integrated financial models, DCFs, project finance or LBO models. **What We Offer** * Exposure to high\-profile debt and equity transactions across Africa and Europe. * Direct interaction with senior institutional investors and corporate clients. * Meaningful responsibility and hands\-on deal execution from day one. * A highly entrepreneurial culture with significant opportunities for career progression. * A collaborative and high\-performing team environment.