Principal Deal Originator

About the position

If you are looking to make a career upgrade, this may be the perfect opportunity.
Our client is a leading finance institution mandated to promote economic growth as well as regional integration by mobilising financial and other resources.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements

• An Honours degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Engineering or Economics;
• 10-12 years' experience in appraising, negotiating and closing Project Finance, Corporate Finance, or
• Structured Finance transactions in a financial institution;
• Experience in securing infrastructure investment deals in relevant sectors/geographies in SA and/or Africa.
• Experience in leading, initiating and developing new business strategies and opportunities to create a pipeline of development impact projects ensuring deal flow and bankability.
• Experience in securing deals of appropriate size for sectors and geographies in question.
• Strong networks and relations with clients, global and regional private investors and banks in order to identify and source viable projects/investments.
• Successful track record in leading project teams with high level stakeholders and qualified professionals;
• Experience in using Financial models;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the complex financial and regulatory environments across Africa.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of infrastructure market, financial markets and the macro landscape.
• Demonstrable experience in identifying client challenges and playing an active part in finding innovative solutions.
• Experienced communicator and negotiator (expertise at senior level).
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to close deals.
• Proven experience in working with senior stakeholders in highly political environments in South Africa and the rest of Africa
• Role requires flexibility to be deployed to other business units within Coverage division, if required
• Ability to mentor junior members of the team

Desired Skills:

• Negotiation
• Presentation Skills
• Leading
• Strategic Thinking

Desired Work Experience:

• More than 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Honours