Reference No. JABLR041

Reference Number: JABLR041

Job Purpose

The job holder will be responsible for driving origination, evaluation and execution of financial advisory and capital market mandates.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide close support to the Departmental Global Head in creating and maintaining strong relationships with African governments, financial institutions and corporates as well as offshore investors (bond investors, private equity firms, venture capital companies and corporates) to facilitate development of a strong pipeline of good quality investment banking opportunities in support of the Bank`s mandate.
• Perform valuation and financial analysis to assist in decision making and capital raise.
• Create compelling investment presentations including teasers and information memoranda to effectively communicate the client’s value proposition to support capital raise.
• Perform investment appraisal using various techniques and methodologies.  
• Prepare, analyse and update financial models to ensure it reflects all key business drivers, business plan and capital structure.
• Provide analytical & modelling support, structuring ideas, financing agreement negotiation support, and oversee all aspects of transaction execution.
• Assist in the development of draft term sheets for transactions under consideration.
• Prepare and evaluate scope of work, terms of reference and manage the selection of consultants for due diligence exercises.
• Attend internal & external meetings on behalf of the department.
• Liaise with relevant departments in communicating queries and obtaining feedback to clients.
• Keep abreast of developments in the global economy and capital markets
• Execute listing of bond and equity transactions in partnership with internal teams and external partners.
• Manage underwriters, rating agencies, issuer counsels, accountants, and trustee engagements and other consultants appointed on transactions.
• Prepare rating agency presentations and investor presentations.
• Arrange institutional investor roadshows.
• Review the work of Associates and Analysts by enhancing substance of proposals, verifying the accuracy of factual representations, ensuring the logical integrity of financial model calculations and improving overall presentation quality.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned to the jobholder by Senior Management.

Compliance Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to the Bank's AML, Regulatory and Conduct Compliance policies and procedures, notably.
• Staff Handbook (has code of conduct provisions)
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Proliferation Financing
• Conflicts of Interest and Policies on Staff Involvement in External Engagements/Activities
• Anti-Bribery & Corruption
• Insider Trading Guidelines
• Report any suspicious or non-compliant activities or matters relating to the Bank’s staff or the customers to the Compliance Department.
• Complete the Annual Compliance Training/Assessment.

Minimum Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree and a master’s degree in accounting, banking, finance or a related field.
• Relevant certifications related to finance and accounting e.g. CFA, ACCA.
• Proven track record in successfully closing financial advisory and capital market mandates in Africa.
• Advanced excel skills and strong financial modelling skills.
• Thorough understanding of capital market drivers and dynamics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese).
• Ability to interact comfortably with business clients and management teams.
• Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to immediately contribute to the team based on experience and help to transfer best practices and knowledge.
• Self-starting team player who can think strategically and excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, challenging work environment.
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of banking practices in Africa.
• Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, regulators, corporates and governments.

Years & Nature of Experience  

• At least 5 years’ experience in investment banking is mandatory.
• Previous professional experience in Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Capital Raising for Financial Institutions, complemented with relevant experience, and understanding of infrastructure development issues, capital markets and project finance is a plus.
• Previous experience in credit and/or financial institution capital markets is a plus

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Jamie Adams at jadams@caglobalint.com

CA Global Finance will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Jamie Adams

jadams@caglobalint.com

Recruitment Consultant 

CA Banking, IT, Insurance, Legal & Finance

 

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