To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards unit objectives and industry development goals.

This would include performing the financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical honors degree

KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE

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 one due diligence discipline (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 the organisation.

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

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

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Presentation and Communication skills
Negotiation skills
Relationship and Networking skills
Persuading and Influencing skills
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 due diligence investigations
Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial, EHS, legal and other relationships between the client and IDC for the specific deal (where applicable)
Risk identification and mitigation
Participate in due diligence teams
Deal Optimization - 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 draw
Prepare and submit basic assessments and comprehensive credit proposals that meets 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, communicate and 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 functional
Mentoring and acting as a coach to Business Analysts

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Financial acumen
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Investment/Portfolio Management
• Stakeholder Management and customer focus
• Report writing skills
• Planning and organizing
• Presentation and Communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Relationship and Networking skills
• Persuading and Influencing skills

Desired Skills:

• Judgment and Decision Making
• Complex Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Management of Personnel Resources
• Social Perceptiveness
• Management of Financial Resources
• Time Management