Dealmaker - Automotive & Transport Equipment

About the position

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE


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.

Qualification

• Relevant Commercial or Technical Honours Degree or equivalent qualification

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 two due diligence disciplines (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

Financial /Shareholder Returns

• Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of 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 organization 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


• Prepare and submit basic assessments and comprehensive credit proposals that meets the organizations funding requirements.

Customer Focus Stakeholder Management

• Maintain meaningful relationships with enquirers, applicants, and portfolio clients in conjunction with different support functions in the organization.


• To effectively interact with different SBU’s and departments in order to fulfill 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

Desired Skills:

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