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Associate – Asset Management


About ThirdWay Partners

ThirdWay Partners is a global impact investment and advisory firm. We work at the intersection of finance, development, and sustainability, supporting businesses and ecosystems that drive inclusive growth and long-term resilience across Africa and Latin America.

We believe in doing things differently. We ask better questions, pursue deeper outcomes, and bring together commercial and catalytic capital to build the future we want to see. Our firm spans three businesses, Impact Advisory, Corporate Finance, and Asset Management, all united by our commitment to systems-level impact and radical collaboration.


The Role

We are looking for a sharp, driven, and impact-aligned Associate to join our Asset Management team. The Associate will support the full investment lifecycle across ThirdWay Partners’ Asset Management activities, from identifying and evaluating new investment opportunities through due diligence, financial modelling, structuring and execution, to ongoing portfolio management and investor reporting.


This is a hands-on role for someone who combines strong financial and analytical skills with commercial judgement, curiosity, and a genuine interest in investing in emerging markets. We are looking for someone who is comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment, taking ownership, and contributing beyond the boundaries of a traditional investment role.


What Success Looks Like

You:

  • Navigate complexity with curiosity, not fear
  • Care deeply about the why, not just the what
  • Move comfortably between big-picture strategy and financial precision
  • Take ownership and follow through
  • Build trust quickly across teams, borders, and backgrounds
  • Balance urgency with excellence, and ambition with humility
  • Are excited to contribute to a growing Asset Management platform


Our Values

  • Curate an Idea Meritocracy: We let the best ideas win, regardless of where they come from
  • Put People Over Transactions: We prioritise relationships and shared outcomes
  • Embrace Growth Through Transparency: We give and receive feedback with humility and intention
  • Never Let Our Team Down: We show up, especially when it matters most
  • Fight Above Our Weight: We go for the stretch, not the safe
  • Do What Is Right: We lead with integrity, always


Key Responsibilities

Investment Analysis & Execution

  • Support the origination and assessment of new investment opportunities
  • Conduct market, sector, company and financial analysis to inform investment decisions
  • Build, review and maintain robust financial models, valuations and investment return analyses
  • Support commercial, financial, legal, ESG and impact due diligence
  • Contribute to transaction structuring and execution
  • Prepare high-quality investment memoranda and materials for Investment Committee review
  • Coordinate with legal counsel, advisers, management teams and other stakeholders throughout transaction execution
  • Support negotiations and review of transaction documentation


Portfolio Management

  • Monitor the financial, operational and impact performance of portfolio companies and investments
  • Analyse portfolio performance against investment cases, budgets and agreed KPIs
  • Identify emerging risks, opportunities and areas requiring intervention
  • Support ongoing engagement with portfolio company management teams
  • Assist with valuations, portfolio reviews and performance reporting
  • Support investor, regulatory and internal reporting requirements
  • Contribute to value-creation initiatives across portfolio companies where appropriate


Asset Management & Platform Development

  • Support broader Asset Management initiatives, including research, pipeline development and investment strategy
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of investment processes, tools and systems
  • Work collaboratively across Asset Management, Corporate Finance, Impact Advisory, Legal and Finance
  • Support fundraising, investor engagement and fund-related activities where required
  • Build relationships with investors, entrepreneurs, advisers and other stakeholders across ThirdWay Partners’ markets


What We’re Looking For

  • Relevant experience in asset management, private equity, private credit, investment banking, corporate finance, transaction advisory or direct investing
  • Strong financial analysis and modelling capabilities
  • Experience analysing businesses and investment opportunities
  • Understanding of transaction processes, due diligence and investment structuring
  • Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex analysis clearly
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across cultures, teams and geographies
  • Genuine interest in impact investing, sustainable finance and emerging markets
  • High degree of ownership, intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn


Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience in private equity, private debt or other alternative asset classes
  • Experience investing in or working with businesses in emerging markets
  • Exposure to Africa and/or Latin America
  • Experience with impact measurement, ESG or sustainability-related investment frameworks
  • Experience working with institutional investors, DFIs or other development-focused capital providers
  • Additional language capabilities relevant to ThirdWay Partners’ markets