Investment Associate, Actis Africa

About the role

Actis is a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure with USD 25 billion in assets under management. The Africa team invests in energy infrastructure, real estate, and digital infrastructure across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Investment Associate supports senior investment professionals on transaction execution and portfolio support. Application deadline 30 September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed financial models (project finance, DCF, sensitivity analyses) for prospective investments.
• Conduct due diligence: market sizing, regulatory analysis, technical reviews (in partnership with external advisors), and management assessment.
• Author sections of investment committee memos.
• Support portfolio companies on strategic projects (board reporting, refinancing, M&A).
• Track sector trends across Actis Africa focus themes.

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience in infrastructure finance, project finance, private equity, or investment banking at a top firm.
• Excellent project finance modelling skills.
• Strong understanding of African infrastructure markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong written communication; demonstrated examples of analytical memos.
• Authorisation to work in South Africa.

Nice to have

• Prior experience covering African energy or digital infrastructure transactions.
• French, Portuguese, or Arabic language ability.
• MBA or Masters from a top global business school.

How to apply

Open the Actis careers page at the apply link, search for “Investment Associate Africa”, and apply through Actis’s recruitment portal. Modelling test, case study, and multiple panel interviews with senior investment professionals follow. Closing date 30 September 2026.