Senior Investment Manager (Sustainable Finance)

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To operate in a front office role, supporting the business and Portfolio Manager in analysing private debt and credit investment opportunities for internal and third-party portfolios (including Liberty and STANLIB Fixed Income Private Markets portfolios), while taking primary responsibility for identifying, pursuing, and executing South African-focused and RoA transactions. Sustainable Finance includes mainly infrastructure related assets, but also Development Finance (such as schools, hospitals, agri-concerns and other) private credit assets that may be deemed to be Sustainable Finance from time to time and by agreement.

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Finance and Accounting



Experience Required

Investment Distribution

Investment & Asset Management

8-10 years

Credit Risk or related field experience



8-10 years

Demonstrated experience in a similar environment with extensive exposure to complex transaction structuring, encompassing multiple financing options, diverse sectors, and a range of instruments, including corporate and asset-based lending



8-10 years

Working independently and managing concurrent work processes and driving delivery on multiple deals/ projects with minimal supervision

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Checking Things
• Conveying Self-Confidence

Technical Competencies:

• Active Investment Management
• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Financial Analysis
• Information Management
• Knowledge Management