Job Description

SUMMARY:
JOB PURPOSE

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

POSITION INFO:
JOB PURPOSE

• To source, evaluate, and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards SBU objectives and industry development goals.
• This would include performing the 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.
• To contribute to development of strategies and plans for the SBU.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial / Shareholder Returns

• Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of IDC financing instruments.
• Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.

Internal / Operational Processes

• Originate deals across multiple industries in line with the SBUaEUR(TM)s strategic objectives.
• Evaluate applications for

(financial, technical and marketing disciplines)
Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial and legal relationship between the client and IDC 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 SBUaEUR(TM)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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical honours degree

KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated record of proactive deal sourcing, structuring, and closure.

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 financing instruments
• Understand and review models of proposed financial structures
• Competent in coaching and mentoring of team members.

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Business and 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
• Adaptability and resilience