QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• An Honours degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Engineering or Economics
• 10-12 years’ experience in appraising, negotiating and closing Project Finance, Corporate Finance, or Structured Finance transactions in a financial institution
• Experience in securing infrastructure investment deals in relevant sectors/geographies in SA and/or Africa.
• Experience in leading, initiating and developing new business strategies and opportunities to create a pipeline of development impact projects ensuring deal flow and bankability.
• Experience in securing deals of appropriate size for sectors and geographies in question.
• Strong networks and relations with clients, global and regional private investors and banks in order to identify and source viable projects/investments.
• Successful track record in leading project teams with high level stakeholders and qualified professionals
• Experience in using Financial models
• Comprehensive knowledge of the complex financial and regulatory environments across Africa.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of infrastructure market, financial markets and the macro landscape.
• Demonstrable experience in identifying client challenges and playing an active part in finding innovative solutions.
• Experienced communicator and negotiator (expertise at senior level).
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to close deals.
• Proven experience in working with senior stakeholders in highly political environments in South Africa and the rest of Africa
• Role requires flexibility to be deployed to other business units within Coverage division, if required
• Ability to mentor junior members of the team

Desired Requirements:

• A post-graduate qualification such as a CA, CFA or MBA