Introduction
To facilitate and contribute towards the generation of balanced, sustainable economic growth through the development of early-stage projects that increase local manufacturing capacity and also reduces the country's dependence on imports.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Screening:

• Source deals aligned with mandate
• Network with industry bodies
• Attend conferences to stay updated with industry developments
• Address inquiries and conduct pre-screening analysis for new applications
• Conduct desktop analysis studies to determine viability of early-stage projects
• Meet with prospective clients and provide advisory on products and services

Application Process:

• Conduct equity valuation discussions and negotiations
• Perform due diligence investigations
• Develop financial models and compile submission reports
• Assist with legal due diligence and term sheet issuance
• Engage with Credit Risk for timely report submission
• Present due diligence output to relevant committees

Post Approval:

• Assist clients with compliance requirements and satisfying conditions precedent
• Conduct inductions on governance framework
• Participate in project steering committees
• Oversee project development process and manage approved project budgets
• Present project development progress at portfolio management meetings
• Engage with funders for capital raising efforts
• Engage with strategic stakeholders to ensure project progress

Desired Experience & Qualification
Experience / Skills Required:

• Minimum 5 years business analysis experience in Engineering, Corporate and/or Project Finance, Credit Analysis, Private Equity or Structured Finance
• 3-5 years project management in a financial/investment environment
• Strong risk analysis and report writing skills
• Ability to independently develop and evaluate financial models
• Familiarity with corporate, project finance, and private equity transaction agreements
• Experience with corporate finance valuation techniques
• Project development and entrepreneurial experience (advantageous)
• Practical engineering-related experience (advantageous)
• Practical Project Management experience (advantageous)
• Willing to travel

Qualification Requirements:

• B Engineering Degree with Finance Qualification (CFA) or similar
• Post Grad at Masters level

Personal Attributes/Competencies:

• Cognitive: Analysis, conceptual thinking, innovation, problem-solving, strategic thinking
• Intrapersonal: Assertiveness, drive, ethical judgment, resilience, objectivity
• Interpersonal: Relationship building, networking, customer service orientation, teamwork
• Professional/Technical: Business and financial acumen, risk management