Careers & internships

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Career Opportunities

Explore exciting career opportunities at Maia Capital Partners and join our team of investment professionals driving impactful growth.

Investment Associate

Permanent

Start Your Career with Maia Capital Partners

At Maia Capital Partners, we believe in nurturing the next generation of finance professionals. Our internship programs provide valuable hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects.

Why Intern with Us?

Learning and Development

Interns will gain exposure to various aspects of impact investing, financial analysis, and business strategy, working alongside experienced professionals.

Mentorship

Our team is committed to providing guidance and feedback, ensuring you develop the skills needed for a successful career in finance.

Real-World Impact

Interns work on real projects that have a direct impact on the firm’s investment strategies, gaining practical experience in the financial services industry.

Available Career Opportunities

Investment Associate

Employment type:Permanent
Closing Date:July 31, 2025
Location:SandtonApply Now

Available Internship Opportunities

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Featured Role

Investment Associate

The Investment Associate at Maia Capital will be responsible for leading critical elements of the investment process for the fund and will work closely with all levels of Maia Capital’s investment professionals throughout every stage of the investment process. The Investment Associate will form part of a core team which will include an Investment Analyst and a Graduate Trainee. The Investment Associate will be involved in all elements of deal making and will work closely in supporting the investment team throughout the transaction cycle, interacting with senior client executives. The Investment Associate will also work closely with all the fund’s stakeholders, including current and potential investors and clients.

  1. A proven track record (minimum 5 years’ experience) in a highly analytical role within
    Leveraged Finance, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking or Private Equity is a strong
    prerequisite.
  2. Similar experience in a similar role and managing a team of junior resources / analysts.
    Similar experience in a Private equity environment would be highly advantageous;
  3. Minimum Honours degree qualification, preferably with a technical and or quantitative
    emphasis (finance, engineering, accounting, law).
  4. An MBA, CA(SA) or CFA would be advantageous, but not a prerequisite.
  1. Ability to manage a team, with strong interpersonal skills.
  2. Capable of working with tight deadlines and possess the ability to handle multiple
    tasks with varying priorities.
  3. Wide knowledge in corporate strategy and private equity/mergers and acquisition.
  4. Well-rounded commercial and economic awareness and understanding of the
    financial markets.
  5. Excellent personal rapport and ability to engender trust and respect.
  6. Passion for entrepreneurship, company building and Impact investing.
  7. Willingness to put in extended hours as and when required, particularly during deal
    evaluation, negotiations, and deal implementation.
  8. Confident with a practical approach and a professional attitude towards work.
  9. Ability to deal with individuals at all levels, in relation to confidential matters,
    including the Executive Board and Senior Executives at client level.
  • Independence
  • Dependability – trustworthy and reliable
  • Assertiveness – confidence in your work abilities. Able to express opinions and
    contribute
  • Flexibility – ability to adapt to changing needs.
  • Respect
  • Innovation
  • Perseverance
  • Collaboration
  • Approachable – This is a foundation to build strong relationships. An approachable
    leader helps people to feel comfortable and at ease, enabling everyone around to
    communicate without fear.
  • Growth mind set –ability to refrain adversity as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Our Internship Program Structure

The internship programme is for 12-18 months.

  • Working closely with the Investment team to carry out strategic initiatives, including assisting the investment team in executing the company’s origination strategy
  • Gain exposure to various aspects of impact investing and private credit
  • Team-building activities and networking events

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