Junior Financial Analyst

Amano Capital is seeking a highly energised, enthusiastic and dedicated analyst to be a member of our SME valuation and strategy team. This position represents a unique opportunity to act as a ‘catalyst’ and provide operational expertise within a growing dynamic investment start-up, working closely with senior management on key issues, special projects, and impactful progress. Candidates must have a good understanding of financial markets, deal due diligence and investment analytics. The analyst must also have a good insight in the Venture Capital and Private Equity space. Experience in Corporate Finance on the sell side is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage large data sets of pipeline and portfolio information to develop insightful analysis for management, investor relations and SME clients
• Partner with deal teams and other SME stakeholders to understand the performance of the SME operations over a specific period, providing senior leadership analysis that facilitates investor screening and operational decision making
• Day to Day client meetings, collecting specific operational data and updating  spreadsheet
• Weekly reporting on key dependencies, constraints, assumptions, risks and issues relating to the SME operations
• Monthly presentation on the evaluation of companies SME internal processes, offering strategic implementation using change management.
• Performing ad-hoc activities as requested by the management team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• Sell Side Corporate finance experience; VC buy side and/or private equity experience preferred.
• Familiarity with investment funds and private markets
• Advanced proficiency financial modelling and MS Office applications, particularly Excel to include formulae, data manipulation, data analysis, spreadsheet controls and good practice
• Excellent relationship building
• A clear communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time and project management skills with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively
• Inquisitive nature, attention to detail, diligence and a good attitude
• Methodical, self-starter, hands-on
• Strong analytical, organizational & administrative skills

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