Senior VP, Structured Finance – Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Reference Number: SFKW01

Job Description:

Reporting to the Structured Finance Group Director, the Senior VP Structured Finance will have the main mission ofcontributing to the structuring and execution of complex financing for strategic projects.

Responsibilities:

Origination and Structuring:

• Profitability calculations.
• Write and participate in the presentation of offers.
• Monitoring strict compliance with Group procedures in the context of structuring and executing operations within
• its portfolio. (RISQ validations, notifications, compliance validations, coordination with the middle office).

Execution / Distribution:

• Provide support to target customers by offering a comprehensive offering that meets specific needs: – Short-,Medium- and Long-term financing / Debt Capital Market / Trade Finance.
• Negotiate legal documentation with the borrower in liaison with lawyers (internal and/or external).
• Coordination and monitoring of the actions of the various internal stakeholders (RISQ, coverage, consulting engineers, and external stakeholders (technical, legal and tax consultants, markets, etc.)
• The development and/or review of information memoranda, financial models and term sheets within the framework of transactions managed by the Structured Finance Department.
• Proposal of syndication strategies and participation in their implementation: presentation of information memoranda, negotiation with banks and constitution of final consortia.
• Lead discussions and negotiations aimed at defining the structure and carry out the research necessary to control all constraints and risks linked to the chosen structure.

Transaction Tracking:

• Proper monitoring of operations through the exhaustive transmission to the Back and Middle Office of the information necessary for the management of the file and intervention, if necessary, on existing operations by proposing suitable solutions to contribute to their successful outcome.
• Intervene on existing operations and participate in the exit of old operations and propose suitable solutions.
• Be responsible for the application of all procedures in force.

Technical Activities

• Structuring and prospecting: Develop strategies to structure complex financing, using innovative solutions adapted to the different segments of the sovereign and sustainability intervention portfolio.
• New financial products: Collaborate in the creation of structured and sustainable financial products that meet the  specific needs of businesses and institutions, while optimizing profitability and risk management.
• Intra-group synergies: Strengthen links and collaboration with other subsidiaries and departments of the group to maximize financing opportunities.
• Communication and customer relations: Participate in strategic meetings with large groups and develop strong relationships to identify and seize new opportunities.

Risks and Compliance

• Risk management: Implement rigorous procedures to monitor and manage financing risks, while ensuring compliance with governance and ethics standards.
• Monitoring and reporting: Be responsible for monitoring credit commitments and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Reporting

• Activity reports: Contribute to the creation of reports and dashboards (Budget, Dashboard, Deal Pipe, Appointment Tracking) to monitor the progress of financing and the efficiency of processes, while ensuring clear communication with senior management.

Requirements:

• French speaking.
• Bac+5 in finance, economics, or management.
• A specialization in financial engineering or business law.( Advantageous)
• 12 years of professional experience with at least 7 years in the banking sector, particularly in structuring complex
• financing such as asset financing or project financing.
• Structuring of complex financing.
• Management of credit and E&S risks.
• Strong ability to argue and convince.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Mastery of English and IT tools.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kyle Williams at kwilliams@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Kyle Williams

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

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