Investment Associate Fintech

Job Description

Job Location: Cape Town

Symbiotics is the leading market access platform for impact investing in emerging and frontier markets, offering market research, investment advisory and asset management services. Symbiotics currently employs 160 people and is headquartered in Geneva, with further offices in Zurich, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Mexico City, Singapore and Cape Town.

Since 2005, we have originated over 8,200 investments representing more than USD 10.5 billion for 608 companies in 99 countries. We manage an aggregate portfolio of USD 2.5 billion spread across 19 funds and mandates. We are a fast-growing, market-leading company, offering a dynamic work environment in the growing impact investment space.

We have a dedicated Fintech Team that originates structured investments in innovative business models across digital lending, digital payments and tech-enabled corporates such as AgTech, GreenTech and InsurTech. To date, Symbiotics has invested in more than 30 fintech and tech companies and originated transactions exceeding USD 450 million in value in this sub-sector. The team combines deep sector expertise with a strong impact focus, supporting the growth of inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystems in emerging markets.

We believe that in order to recruit the best professionals all applications must be reviewed equally. For this reason, we will not require personal data such as photos, date of birth or gender to be included on CV applications.

Who we are looking for

A professional eager to support Fintech Investment Analysts in analyzing and monitoring credit and country risk for tech companies operating in emerging markets across Asia, Africa, and LATAM.

This role is based in Cape Town, South Africa, and reports to the Head of Fintech in Geneva. You will join a dynamic, fast-growing industry and have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work within the social investment space, while gaining experience in a mission-driven, for-profit environment.

About the Job

Job Description:

• Maintain regular communication with portfolio investees.
• Create automated monthly Excel reports for prospective investees.
• Analyze and validate monthly reports from portfolio investees and prepare follow-up reports as needed.
• Support Fintech Investment Analysts with Desk Reviews by collecting, recording, and reviewing relevant data.
• Assist in preparing credit risk and ESG reports.
• Contribute to the development of country analysis reports.
• Input audited financial statements and liability data for all fintech and tech investees.
• Help coordinate and manage relationships with investees.
• Support sourcing and prospecting of new investment opportunities across fintech, tech-enabled, corporate, and clean-energy sectors in target markets.
• Maintain institutional accounts and ensure all KYC/AML documentation is current.
• Collect and manage data required for account opening and KYC processes.

Your Qualification

• University degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–2 years’ analytical experience in a financial institution, investment bank, or fintech start-up.
• Strong interest in impact investing and knowledge of the fintech sector.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn.
• Strong client-facing and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Permanent Resident or otherwise eligible to work in South Africa

Job Offer

The chance to contribute to improving the lives of people in emerging and frontier countries, to work towards supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

A flexible work environment with colleagues from 41 countries.

Applications will be received until this position is filled.

About the Organization

Science refers to ?symbiotics? as the study of different species of organisms that are interdependent, gaining benefits from their mutual relationships; life sciences refers to ?symbiotics? as the study of human evolution based on social networking and bonding rather than natural selection; social sciences refers to ?symbiotics? as the art of associating men for the purpose of establishing, cultivating, and conserving social life among them. target market Micro- and small enterprise development aims at bringing opportunities to people lacking access to the tools, skills and capital necessary for them to enhance their dreams and talents, as well as help them integrate their community and contribute to its development. mission & aim Symbiotics SA, Information, Consulting & Services? mission is to serve the microfinance industry through investment intermediation services. The company provides innovative business services to investors and practitioners of micro- and small enterprise development. corporate values Our corporate values are focused on the principles of independence, integrity and innovation; independence towards our clients and partners, integrity of our work and staff, innovation of our products and services.