Investment Associate in Financial Inclusion Debt

responsAbility board seeks an Investment Associate for its Financial Inclusion Debt team in Cape Town, focusing on debt investments in Sub-Saharan Africa.

This position supports the Financial Inclusion Debt team by managing investment fund activities across Sub-Saharan Africa. The role centers on providing senior and subordinated debt to microfinance institutions and other financial entities, requiring a professional based in Cape Town to oversee the full investment lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the sourcing, due diligence, structuring, and monitoring of financial sector debt investments throughout the region.
• Perform credit risk assessments and market risk analysis for counterparties, including scoring and due diligence processes.
• Collaborate with internal risk management, investment committees, transaction teams, and external partners to finalize and structure deals.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, seminars, and relevant professional events.
• Manage the complete investment cycle from initial identification through to ongoing portfolio management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in economics, business administration, finance, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of three to four years of professional experience in the financial sector, preferably within an international context.
• Solid understanding of microfinance, small and medium enterprise (SME) lending, and leasing operations.
• Fluent business-level proficiency in English.
• Demonstrated ability in analytical thinking, technical writing, and public presentations.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capabilities.
• Adaptability and independence, with the capacity to thrive in a multicultural, international setting.

Nice to have

• A genuine passion for and understanding of impact investing principles.
• A strong drive toward business development and new opportunity identification.

What the company offers

• A dynamic role that encourages personal initiative and autonomy.
• A forward-looking, multicultural workplace environment.

About the company

responsAbility is a prominent Swiss impact asset manager specializing in private market investments across emerging economies. The firm integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria deeply into its investment strategy, backed by active engagement with portfolio companies. It maintains a steadfast commitment to ethical banking practices and fostering sustainable societal change.

• Embedding impact and ESG factors into every stage of the investment process.
• Supporting sustainable transformation through active portfolio engagement.
• Upholding high standards of ethical banking and responsible investing.

How to apply

Documents to submit:

• CV
• motivation letter

Application language: English