Analyst, Product Solutions (Corporate) - Lagos, Nigeria

The Structured Products Solutions Corporate & New Business Initiatives seeks to bring together a wide range of investment solutions to help corporate clients to access the markets efficiently for their capital expansion and funding requirements. The candidate will, under supervision, be expected to support the business in originating, executing & monitoring transactions in relation to capital expansion plans, for medium-to-large corporate companies across Africa.

Responsibilities:

• Build/Develop/Review and investigate key aspects of financial models (including financial analysis, pricing, valuation, and other business decision making models) to evaluate the financial viability of transactions.
• Support executing tasks encompassing technical review of all projects (infrastructure related) projects.
• Support management of transaction processes from origination to closing, including engagement with legal and financial advisors in the analysis for such transactions.
• Work with other team members in Investments and colleagues across the organization to process the administration of each transaction as it goes through the approval process
• Develop presentations and proposals (including “pitch books”) to new and existing clients.
• Prepare transactions documents (engagement letters, proposals, presentations, Information Memorandums, term sheets, valuations etc.) for transactions being contemplated by the client
• Undertake transaction-related research and analysis, including on prospective clients and companies, to identify financial trends and issues to provide a sound basis for investment decisions.
• Conduct financial analysis and risk assessment on project proposals, including developing and interpreting financial models and financial statements.
• Support origination and management of new clients and opportunities across Africa.
• Participate in deal meetings as well as help build and maintain client relationships.
• Conduct due diligence on prospective clients.

Competencies:

Skills:

• Highly proficient in the development of Microsoft Excel financial models and analysis, and the development and review of Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations for marketing purposes (pitchbooks).
• A working understanding of the technical and financial aspects related to the review of sovereigns & corporates seeking term and trade finance.
• Ability to write credit and investment memoranda.
• Strong quantitative analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed communication and business writing skills, power of persuasion as well as the ability to interface directly and effectively with senior officers of potential clients.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience with transactions involving the use of the below will be advantageous:
• guarantees and instruments for tenor elongation.
• political risk insurance, export credits, etc.

Attributes:

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills. Must be able to manage a wide variety of tasks and requests competently daily.
• Flexibility and ability to work with limited supervision. A self-starter, able to assume the initiative following basic leads provided by senior colleagues and team members.
• Strong teamwork capabilities, and able to work seamlessly with staff within the Division and across the Corporation. Willingness to support other staff to achieve corporate goals.
• High level of creativity and capacity to develop innovative ideas or work with other team members to build transaction ideas for onward marketing to clients.
• Ability to manage multiple business priorities within a regularly changing landscape.
• Able to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines regularly.
• Ability to originate and generate new business leads towards enhancing the overall business development efforts of the organization.

Knowledge:

• Moderate ability to interpret and analyze financial statements, financial analysis and ability to develop complex financial models including financial projections.
• Basic knowledge of financial products, including project and structured debt, mezzanine, treasury, capital markets, and guarantees.
• Basic credit and investment review capacity.
• Basic market knowledge of the investment sector in Africa generally, and the infrastructure segment specifically.
• Strong research skills, with a clear capacity to develop research material using publicly available information, and by leveraging various networks and internal resources available.

Requirements : Qualification and Skill

• A first degree in analytics-based field e.g., Finance, economics, accounting, engineering, mathematics, physics etc. with strong mathematical aptitude.
• CFA/Accounting/other related qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience with at least 2 years in direct investing, lending or financial advisory functions.
• Proficient in transaction modelling and understanding of transaction structures.
• Excellent self-management skills.
• Experience working with Chinese corporates or lenders, in China or Africa, is a strong advantage
• Solid communication and writing skills.
• Fluency in writing and speaking English is mandatory.
• Business fluency in a second language such as French or Mandarin is required,
• Business fluency in a second language such as Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, or other will be an advantage.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Willingness to travel “out-of-station” with minimal prior notice.
• USD Tax exempt Salary

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to View email address on app.ismartrecruit.com

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Lara Joubert

Recruitment Specialist

CA Global | Finance

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