Senior Investment Officer for Financial Institutions Debt Financing

responsAbility board seeks a Senior Investment Officer to lead debt financing activities for financial institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, based in Cape Town.

This position is located in the company’s new Cape Town office and centers on managing debt fund operations across Sub-Saharan Africa. The role involves providing both senior and subordinated debt to financial institutions within the region.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete investment lifecycle, from sourcing opportunities and conducting due diligence to implementing portfolio decisions and ongoing monitoring.
• Develop client relationships, identify new business prospects, execute transactions, and actively oversee the company’s debt investments in financial institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Conduct credit risk assessments for counterparties and evaluate associated market risks, including performing due diligence and scoring exercises.
• Collaborate with internal risk management teams, investment committees, transaction specialists, and external partners to structure and finalize deals.
• Represent the organization in a leadership capacity at industry conferences, seminars, and other relevant professional events.

Requirements

• Hold a Master’s degree in economics, business administration, finance, or a closely related discipline.
• Possess at least eight years of relevant experience within the financial sector, preferably in an international setting.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and commercial capabilities, including the ability to produce credit write-ups and deliver effective presentations.
• Exhibit excellent proficiency in both spoken and written English.
• Show a flexible, self-reliant work style combined with strong intercultural communication skills.
• Have the capacity to mentor and guide junior team members.
• Be prepared for frequent travel throughout Sub-Saharan Africa as part of the role.
• Maintain a deep understanding of regional financial markets, covering banking, small business and SME finance, as well as leasing and consumer or unsecured lending.

Nice to have

• Prior experience working as a credit analyst or in a similar capacity.
• Proficiency in French or Arabic.

What the company offers

• An engaging role within a forward-thinking environment that encourages personal initiative and autonomy.

About the company

responsAbility board is a prominent Swiss impact asset manager specializing in private market investments across emerging economies. The firm integrates impact and ESG principles deeply into its investment process, supported by active engagement, to drive ethical banking and sustainable change. It provides debt and equity financing aimed at generating measurable positive social and environmental outcomes alongside competitive financial returns.

• The company is dedicated to ethical banking practices and fostering sustainable change.
• Impact and ESG considerations are woven into every stage of the investment process.
• The firm focuses on generating measurable positive outcomes for people and the planet while delivering competitive financial performance.

How to apply

Documents to submit:

• CV
• motivation letter

Application language: English