Deal Maker – Small Business & Regional Finance

• Mpumalanga
• Permanent | Mid-Level

A leading development finance institution is seeking an experienced Deal Maker to evaluate funding applications, conduct due diligence, structure viable transactions and contribute to regional economic development objectives.

This role requires a strong financial and analytical professional who can assess risk, interrogate financial statements, structure funding solutions and manage approved transactions through to first disbursement.

Key Responsibilities:

Transaction Evaluation & Structuring

• Evaluate funding applications across financial, technical and/or marketing disciplines

• Conduct detailed due diligence investigations

• Structure transactions using appropriate financing instruments

• Identify, assess and mitigate transaction risks

• Negotiate financial, legal, EHS and commercial terms

Deal Optimisation & Portfolio Management

• Align transactions to strategic and industry development objectives

• Prepare comprehensive credit proposals and funding assessments

• Manage approved deals through to first drawdown

• Maintain accurate client and portfolio data

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Build and maintain relationships with applicants and portfolio clients

• Collaborate with internal departments to facilitate transactions

• Promote the unit externally and maintain high service standards

Learning & Team Contribution

• Share knowledge within the team

• Mentor and coach Business Analysts where required

• Drive personal and professional development

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Commercial or Technical Honours Degree (NQF Level 8)

• 5–8 years’ related experience

• At least 2–3 years in assessment and closing of transactions

• Experience managing approved deals through to first disbursement

• Competence in at least two due diligence disciplines (Financial, Marketing or Technical)

• Strong financial statement interpretation skills

• Knowledge of structured or development finance products advantageous

• Sector exposure beneficial

Key Competencies

• Strong financial acumen

• Risk identification and mitigation

• Investment and portfolio management

• Advanced report writing skills

• Negotiation and influencing ability

• Strong stakeholder engagement capability

• Planning and organisational skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a commercially astute professional who:

• Can interrogate numbers beyond surface level

• Understands transaction structuring and risk mitigation

• Is comfortable operating within regional structures

• Can balance development impact with financial sustainability

If you are an analytical deal professional looking to contribute to meaningful economic development while advancing your investment career, we invite you to apply.