Investment Manager at Rhizome Consulting

Summary

• The Investment Manager will be responsible for originating, analysing, executing, and managing investment opportunities across relevant asset classes in line with the Clients’ investment mandate.

Key Responsibilities
Investment Origination & Strategy

• Identify, source, and evaluate potential investment opportunities across approved asset classes.
• Develop robust investment theses supported by macroeconomic, sectoral, and company-level analysis.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics to inform investment strategy.
• Support the refinement of portfolio strategy in line with risk-return objectives.

Financial Analysis & Due Diligence

• Conduct comprehensive financial, commercial, operational, and risk due diligence.
• Build, review, and maintain detailed financial models, valuation scenarios, and sensitivity analyses.
• Assess investment risks, downside exposure, and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare high-quality investment memoranda and recommendations for the organisation.

Transaction Execution

• Support deal structuring, negotiations, and transaction execution processes.
• Ensure adherence to internal approval processes and regulatory requirements.

Portfolio Management & Monitoring

• Manage assigned investment portfolios and monitor performance against benchmarks.
• Track key financial, operational, and risk indicators post-investment.
• Prepare periodic portfolio performance reports and dashboards.
• Recommend portfolio rebalancing, exit strategies, or corrective actions as required.

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

• Present investment analyses and recommendations to senior management and investment committees.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, partners, and external counterparties professionally.
• Uphold the firm’s fiduciary responsibilities and governance standards at all times.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline
• Professional certifications such as CFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent are highly advantageous.

Knowledge Skills & Experience

• 10–12 years’ progressive experience in investment management, asset management, private equity, investment banking, or related financial services roles.
• Demonstrated experience conducting end-to-end investment analysis and due diligence.
• Exposure to managing diversified investment portfolios is strongly preferred.
• Experience operating within regulated financial environments will be an advantage.