Graduate Trainee - Business Development

The overarching objective of the graduate program is to transition graduates from a higher learning institution to a work environment. We aim to help graduates become well rounded young professionals with great prospects and a positive future.

This role is for high potential graduates from top universities to gain a grounding in the disciplines of ECIC. As part of this role you will receive training in the fundamental aspects of us. The successful Graduate will typically work with the Head of Business Development and support Deal Originators across three main areas of deal activity:

Origination

• Assisting with market research including company profiling
• Establishing meetings and calls for the Unit
• Assessing potential partner or stakeholder companies against our criteria or to collaborate with, research likely Investors
• Manage a contacts database
• Attend client networking events and pursue additional opportunities to develop new leads

Due diligence

• Competitor and market analysis
• Commercially assess businesses and research likely Buyers, Exporters and Investors
• Prepare reports and briefing papers as required
• Preliminary assessment of financial statements, models and other deal information
• Risk analysis and mitigation
• Sector market research and assist in production of client engagement plans

Live sales

• Producing high quality material both for the ECIC and potential Clients
• Pipeline generation and monitoring for the Unit
• Active involvement in Client discussions, contacting potential Investors and Exporters

This role will act as a good career platform for candidates wishing to secure a career within the finance sector. If you have a commercial mindset, together with a strong academic record, accomplished communication and strong analytical/research skills with an ability to think commercially, we'd like to hear from you.

• University degree preferably in Accounting, Commerce, Law, Maths, Economics or Engineering (other disciplines can be considered)
• No previous work experience
• Must be a South African Citizen
• ECIC welcomes applications from persons with disabilities (Must provide a medical certificate confirming nature of the disability)

• Highly articulate with excellent communication skills
• Entrepreneurial attitude and outlook
• Highly motivated team player
• High level of inductive reasoning, numeracy, analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong emotional intelligence
• Demonstrate aptitude to learn
• Positive attitude and able to work under pressure
• Must be able to use own initiative and prioritize own tasks effectively
• Strong work ethic, able to work more than ordinary business hours

NOTE: It is ECIC's intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the set Employment Equity targets.