Job Description

Synopsis

To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards the strategic business unit and IDC objectives as well as support the growth and development of the small business sector. This would include performing the financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial / Shareholder Returns

Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of IDC financing instruments (where applicable/appropriate)

Internal / Operational Processes

Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical or marketing disciplines) through conducting initial assessments and due diligences/investigations Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial, commercial, environmental, health & safety (EHS), legal and other relationships between the client and IDC for the specific deal (where applicable) Risk identification and mitigation Deal Optimisation - Ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals Account management function up to first disbursement Prepare and submit basic assessments and comprehensive credit proposals that meet the IDC funding requirements. Ensuring accurate client data management

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

Maintain meaningful relationships with enquirers, applicants and portfolio clients in conjunction with different support functions in the IDC. To effectively interact with different SBU's and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific business transaction. Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence. Liaise and communicate with stakeholders, as well as promote the unit externally

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

Drive and manage own development to enhance own competencies Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functionally Mentoring and acting as a coach to Business Analysts

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management


Maintain meaningful relationships with enquirers, applicants and portfolio clients in conjunction with different support functions in the IDC.

To effectively interact with different SBU's and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific business transaction.

Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

Liaise and communicate with stakeholders, as well as promote the unit externally


Learning, Leadership & People Growth


Drive and manage own development to enhance own competencies

Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functionally

Mentoring and acting as a coach to Business Analysts

Job Requirements

Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical honours degree 5-8 years related experience of which 2-3 years should be in assessment as well as closing of transactions (i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements) Declared competent in two due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial) Grounded in one of the above due diligence disciplines Experience in interpretation of financial statements Sector-specific knowledge would be advantageous Knowledge of financial products as used by IDC





Job Reference: IDC00609