Job Description

Who is Futuregrowth?

Futuregrowth has been South Africa's leading developmental, responsible and fixed-income investor for over 25 years. We manage a range of fixed interest and development funds and play a key leadership role in the South African asset management industry. We are committed to investing our clients' funds in a responsible manner, with the interests of our clients always coming first.

Purpose of the position

This role falls within our Credit and Equity team. As part of the team, the successful incumbent will be required to provide specialist support both within the investment process and to other teams in the business. Also, to represent Futuregrowth in the industry as a spokesperson on Responsible and Sustainable Investment practices with clients and various industry events as deemed appropriate.

Key responsibilities of the position

1. Assisting with improvements, enhancements, and the implementation of changes within the Responsible and Sustainable Investment capabilities and processes, this will include:

Providing support in integrating non-financial analysis into the investment analysis, decision, review, and reporting process, and enhancing the existing processes; and Delivering technical expertise relating to:

o Climate focus: providing support in implementing the climate strategy across a wide range of focus areas (climate risk analysis and frameworks).

o Maintaining the Sustainability Reporting and various climate-related financial disclosures, implementation and reporting.



2. Maintaining the existing impact management, monitoring and reporting process, this will include:

Engaging investee companies and fund partners to measure, report and maximise the positive impact of all investments. Supporting the development of a concise, distinctive, credible, and verifiable impact thesis for each investment, which, together with the investment analysis, results in an assessment of the risk and impact outcomes. Continuing to enhance and develop our internal range of impact metrics; measurement frameworks to support alignment to the NDP and SDGs on a wide range of general areas, such as (governance, carbon emissions, gender issues) and specific social impact, such as (job creation). Contributing to the quarterly, bi-annual and annual Fund impact reports; and Maintaining both fund and client impact reporting and reporting to clients on the impact of their investments.


3. Stewardship and non-financial reporting: Reporting to clients on the integration of their portfolios. This includes, but not limited to the following:

Client stewardship reporting. Non-financial (ESG) and Proxy voting reporting.


4. Keeping up to date with new developments, contributing to investment papers and participating in credit and investment-related committees and meetings.



5. Supporting the Portfolio Managers and Business Development team with client meetings, report-backs and new business presentations relating to all areas of Responsible Investing.



6. Assisting with client queries, questionnaires/surveys relating to all areas of Responsible Investing.



7. Delivering leadership across the investment industry by participating in and representing Futuregrowth at relevant industry forums relating to Responsible Investing practices.



8. Building partnerships and creating new alliances with key stakeholders relating to Responsible Investing.



9. Domestic travel will be required.

Knowledge and experience required

Skills, know-how and experience

Experience in a similar role and able to demonstrate technical experience and expertise.

Strong technical experience, including a focus on non-financial (ESG) analysis and assessment, including related frameworks and standards.

o A strong focus on climate risk analysis and frameworks.

Significant work experience, including direct experience in assessing and monitoring impact within the investment industry. Alternatively, experience in similar roles in private sector development and/or assessing impact through strategic consulting is also welcome. Strong understanding of capital markets, private sector development and how to achieve development outcomes through private sector investment. Outstanding communication skills: the ability to describe complex development impact scenarios with accuracy and in a concise manner; and the ability to explain development impact to non-professionals and engage with stakeholders.

Technical/ professional qualifications

Strong academic credentials. Preferably a Master's in Development Finance or Economics, or equivalent degree with a focus on environmental science (climate), sustainability, or similar.

Key behaviours and competencies

Integrity; Analytical thinking; Numeracy; Attention to detail; Judgement; Initiative; Excellent communication skills (including written and presentation skills); Strong relationship-building skills; Assertiveness, persuasiveness and confidence; Openness to constructive feedback; Excellent planning and organisational skills; Strong problem-solving skills; A thinker, not just a doer - always looking to improve things; Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines; High stress tolerance and resilience to challenging situations; Curiosity and a willingness to learn; Self-starter and self-motivated; Display maturity and the ability to work under sometimes stressful circumstances; and A flexible mindset with an ability to manage changing deadlines and being able to prioritise work deliverables and projects.

Recruitment process

Selected candidates will need to attend a series of competency-based interviews/activities and a psychometric assessment.