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Investment Associate – Real Estate & Corporate Finance at Bamboo Works

Bamboo Works
South Africa
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Salary:$1200 - $1800Job Function:Accounting/Finance

About This Position

Our client is an investment and corporate finance advisory firm supporting sophisticated transactions for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. Their work spans real estate, M&A, structured financing, and complex capital structures, often involving multi-entity and cross-border considerations.

They operate with high standards, lean teams, and direct exposure to decision-makers and complex deal work.

The Role

We’re seeking a high-caliber Investment Associate with strong investment banking–style financial modeling and valuation experience, particularly in real estate and structured transactions.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role suited to someone who is analytically sharp, “plug-and-play,” and comfortable operating independently within an established deal framework. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and initially receive onboarding support from an outgoing analyst and the Executive Director / Co-CEO.

Role Details
  • Commitment: Part-Time (starting at ~30 hours/week), with potential to grow to full-time

  • Schedule: Full availability during CET working hours (non-negotiable)

  • Location: Fully Remote

  • Engagement: Independent Contractor

  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Rate: $10-15/hour, depending on level of experience (can be more if exceptional)
What You’ll DoFinancial Modeling & Deal Execution (Core Focus)
  • Build and underwrite investment banking–level financial models, primarily single-asset real estate models

  • Analyze real estate assets, including:

    • Cash flows

    • P&Ls

    • DSCR and debt metrics

    • Sensitivity and scenario analysis

  • Structure and model complex capital stacks, including:

    • Senior debt

    • Mezzanine financing

    • Preferred equity

    • Waterfall structures

Transaction Support
  • Support transactions across:

    • Real estate acquisitions and refinancing

    • M&A transactions

    • Growth and expansion capital

    • Corporate financing

  • Evaluate deal viability, challenge assumptions, and stress-test scenarios

  • Prepare internal investment analyses and decision-support materials

Requirements (Must-Have)
  • 2+ years’ experience in one or more of the following:

    • Investment banking

    • Private equity

    • Corporate finance

    • Transaction advisory

  • Strong, hands-on experience with:

    • Financial modeling

    • Valuation

    • Deal underwriting

  • Proven ability to model and understand:

    • Single-asset real estate transactions

    • Structured capital stacks, waterfalls, mezzanine and preferred equity

  • Strong financial intuition and commercial common sense — not just technical skill

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment

  • Full availability during CET working hours

Nice-to-Haves (Strong Plus)
  • Direct real estate transaction experience

  • Exposure to hospitality, entertainment, or F&B real estate

  • Experience supporting UHNW or institutional clients

  • CFA or progress toward CFA (or similar finance credentials)

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is ideal for someone who:

  • Enjoys hands-on deal execution, not just academic analysis

  • Is comfortable working with complex structures and high-stakes decisions

  • Can operate independently while maintaining precision and discipline

  • Thinks critically and challenges assumptions when needed

  • Is looking for long-term growth rather than short-term project work

Recruitment Process
  1. Initial Interview

  2. Client Interview

  3. Offer & Onboarding

Job Location

South Africa
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Job Location

This job is located in the South Africa region.

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