Job Description

Synopsis

To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards the SBU objectives and industry development goals. This would include performing complex financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions, as well as leading a due diligence team and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.

Financial / Shareholder Returns Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of the company's financing instruments. Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions. Internal / Operational Processes Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical and marketing disciplines) Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial and legal relationship between the client and the company's for the specific deal. Risk identification and mitigation Leading of due diligence teams on high value / complex transactions Deal optimization - ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals Support the development and implementation of strategies or action plans to drive the SBU's strategic objectives. Account management function up to first draw Prepare well-written and motivated reports for presentation to the relevant Credit and other committees as required. Conduct peer reviews on all due diligence disciplines. Training, mentoring and coaching of Business Analysts and Dealmakers Provide advice to Business Analysts and Dealmakers in the handling of enquiries and applications

Qualification and Experience

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific deal / transaction. Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

Provide team leadership in transactions during due diligence Manage own development to enhance own competencies Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional Coaching and mentoring of team members

Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications (Formal qualifications)

Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical Honours degree

Knowledge & experience

(knowledge, type and length of experience and skills required to perform the job competently)


8-10 years related experience of which 8 years should be in deal 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 three due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial) Grounded in all three disciplines Transaction leadership (complex deals) Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction (Legal, risks, etc.) Experience in peer review Experience in interpretation and analysis of financial statements Knowledge of the market environment and technology landscape Knowledge of financing instruments Understand and review models of proposed financial structures Competent in coaching and mentoring of team members.

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

Technical/Functional Competencies

Financial acumen Risk identification and mitigation Investment/Portfolio Management Stakeholder Management and customer focus Planning and organising Report writing skills

Behavioural competencies

Presentation and communication skills Negotiation skills Relationship Building and Networking skills Persuading and Influencing skills Coaching and Mentoring Leading and Co-ordinating


Job Reference: IDC00545