Job Description

responsAbility is a leading Swiss impact asset manager with deep expertise in private market investing across emerging markets. The company provides debt and equity financing to financial institutions, enterprises and mid-market funds, designed to generate measurable positive outcomes for people and planet alongside competitive financial returns. Impact and ESG are embedded throughout the investment process and supported by active engagement. As of 31 March 2026, responsAbility manages USD 5.9 billion in assets invested across around 70 countries and works with institutional, private and public sector investors to invest capital at scale.

Founded in 2003, responsAbility has deployed more than USD 17.8 billion in impact investments. Since 2022, responsAbility has been part of M&G Investments, a business of M&G plc, a global savings and investments group with asset management and insurance capabilities and a long-term institutional ownership base.

responsAbility is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment is to provide you with the best possible recruitment experience along with a neutral assessment of your CV and application. Your skill set, education and experience are what we focus on. We therefore kindly ask you to support us on this matter by refraining from putting any personal details (such as picture, gender, marital status etc.) on your CV or motivation letter.

Our TM Climate, Sustainable Foods and Equity Products team is looking for a new dedicated colleague in the function of a

Transaction Officer

This position offers a unique possibility to dive in the world of impact investments. It is made for a motivated candidate with distinct analytical skills and an accurate and responsible working approach.

Your Main Tasks

• Co-ordinating with Borrowers, Investment team, Portfolio Management team, Compliance team, Legal teams, Reporting team, Custodians, Fund Administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate and compliant execution of transactions.
• Owning the end‑to‑end execution lifecycle of investment documentation, including drafting and review of transaction documents, coordination of execution, tracking, delivery, and secure storage of original documentation. Acting as a primary point of contact for Borrowers, Custodians, and Investment Team members on transactional matters.
• Executing FX trades and managing post‑trade processing across all asset classes, including derivatives. This includes execution in coordination with the Portfolio Management team and hedging counterparties, as well as settlement, confirmation, and reconciliation.
• Reviewing and validating KYC and transaction documentation in line with internal policies and AML guidelines and proactively addressing and resolving any discrepancies or non‑compliant documentation.
• Tracking and processing cash flow activities with Custodians, including capital call releases, distribution notices, disbursements, principal repayments, and invoice processing. Maintaining oversight of total and remaining commitment levels.
• Monitoring and resolving monthly reconciliations between internal records, counterparties, custodians, and fund administrators, including investigation and resolution of cash and securities breaks.
• Establishing, documenting, updating, and continuously improving standard operating procedures (SOPs) and transaction‑related processes across internal teams and external counterparties to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control.
• Ensuring the proper custody and safekeeping of original loan documentation with appointed Custodians.
• Managing ongoing investment administration activities, including cash flow notifications and tracking, monitoring open conditions, mark‑to‑market evaluation of commodity‑indexed contracts, and the setup and monitoring of collateral under Collateral Management Agreements and fixed‑asset financing structures.
• Working closely with service providers to ensure adherence to agreed policies, procedures, and internal control standards.

Your Experience and Skills

• Degree in Finance/ Law, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field.
• 2-4 years of work experience in Back or Middle Office or in Finance environment.
• Sound interest of legal and operational matters relevant to investment funds.
• Experience with: investment management software platforms for investments record keeping, fund administration and reporting, supporting the automation of manual processes.
• Proficiency in English, any other additional language is considered an asset
• Proficiency with AI, MS Office, Excel.
• Efficient, accurate and independent work style; able to work in close cooperation with team members across different geographies, interested in working in a culturally diverse environment
• Analytical skills, ability to stick to tight timelines and strong organizational and planning skills
• Interest and enthusiasm for impact investments

An exciting job, located in our new office in Cape Town, with plenty of room for personal initiative and within a future oriented working environment, awaits you.

Please apply exclusively online via the link provided.

Acting as a trusted recruitment partner, AMS is working closely with responsAbility Investments AG to identify talented individual who share their commitment to ethical banking and sustainable change. AMS will be driving the recruitment on behalf of responsAbility so initial contact will be via AMS

http://www.responsAbility.com

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