Jobs at CA Global

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a Chief Logistics Officer to assume leadership and strategic responsibility for their organization's logistics operations, orchestrating comprehensive control and enhancement of product delivery to designated customers with increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for resource allocation, budgeting, coordination, management, and oversight of logistics operations, including trucking and transportation, to meet efficiency goals and customer expectations.
• Develop and execute strategies, processes, and cost-saving measures within operations.
• Monitor and report performance metrics, analyse data, and conduct audits to enable proactive risk management and planning.
• Identify areas for process enhancement and capitalize on opportunities for improvement.
• Supervise a team of terminal managers, logistics managers, fleet and tracking supervisors, and truck drivers.
• Manage and train the team to enhance efficiency and ensure the smooth execution of logistics operations.
• Optimize transportation activities, including route planning, equipment maintenance, and driver management, with a focus on reducing Turnaround Time (TAT) for each trip.
• Ensure a high availability rate of well-maintained trucks on the road and collaborate with vehicle maintenance for proactive servicing.
• Improve the efficiency of tire and other consumable usage.
• Guarantee the timely transport of containers and spare parts from ports/airports to designated sites.
• Maintain necessary liaisons and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Graduate with certifications in management and logistics.
• 15 - 20 years of relevant experience in similar industry (oil & gas) with ability to manage large teams and fleet.
• Well versed with roads, route planning and geography.
• Ability to lead and plan execution of sales delivery to various locations, on time and within budget.
• Previous experience in West Africa, and multicultural environment are essentials.

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Job Description:

Our client is seeking to strengthen its team through the recruitment of an Environmental and Social Risk Officer to support their rapidly growing portfolio, consistent with its vision of becoming the leading development infrastructure financier on the continent. On the basis of our clients Environmental and Social Risk Management Policy, they aim to establish a leadership position in the African development community on the application of environment, social and governance practices in the private sector.

Responsibilities:

• E&S Review and appraisal of new investment proposals (debt and equity) for the clients consideration, including the identification of potential environmental and social impacts, risks and issues as early in the project cycle as possible, develop recommendations for client actions and draft relevant project processing documentation. The E&S appraisal will include site visits.
• Ensure that appropriate environmental representations, warranties and covenants are incorporated in each loan or investment agreement.
• Work with clients to define steps (often in the form of E&S Action Plan) required to meet the requirements of IFC’s Performance Standards, The Equator Principles, African Development Bank Integrated Safeguards System, the World Bank Group’s Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines, and relevant country E&S regulation.
• Oversee the environmental and social performance of specific allocated projects and assist the clients in improving their E&S performance, when necessary. Actively work with Transaction Teams or Portfolio Management to ensure the effective monitoring of obligor environmental and social risk performance, carry out regulator site visits, directly with the client and/or in collaboration with the Transaction Teams or Portfolio Management and flag any breaches.
• Identify opportunities for adding value in an investment project structure related to environmental and social opportunities above and beyond risk management, if and when appropriate.
• Assist in the identification of and due diligence on "green" investments with a view to facilitating the growth of green investments that might qualify for GCF funds.
• Serve as an advocate on E&S matters within and outside the client and contribute to institutional knowledge base by analyzing and disseminating lessons learned and best practice from specific company investments and disseminating them within the institution.
• Carry out corporation wide environmental and social risk management training, particularly as regards the Business originators.
• Periodically review and continuously ensure that the clients Environmental and Social Risk Management Policy and the Developmental Impact Policy is fully and appropriately implemented and flag any breaches.
• Maintain and update the clients E&S management system and E&S tools relating to its investments.
• Coordinate the measurement and reporting of the development impact of the clients investments.
• Work on the development/continuous improvement of E&S tools, checklists and guidelines to improve efficiency of project processing and enable improved client management of environmental and social issues.
• Where required, work with independent environmental and social consultants hired by the client and/or co-lenders.
• Actively work with other risk management areas (credit, market, operational, etc.), under the supervision of the Chief Risk Officer, in order to ensure that environmental and social risk management is effectively integrated into the clients EWRMF.
• Work with the Chief Risk Officer regularly and periodically to review the overall E&S risks of the clients entire portfolio.
• Work with the Chief Risk Officer in the preparation of environmental and social risk management monitoring reports.
• Represent the client at technical meetings, industry events and environmental and social fora.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Risk Officer.
• Reports to Chief Risk Officer.
• Actively work with the Transaction Teams and Portfolio Management
• Interface with different parts of the organization involved in the end-to-end investment management process

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Graduate degree in relevant discipline (environmental, social sciences, sustainable development, engineering and related). A combination of E&S and engineering training and skillsets would be a differentiator.
• 5-8yrs practical experience in environmental and/or social management and assessment; experience in sectors such as infrastructure, heavy industry, oil and gas, and/or mining required; experience in working with financial institutions a plus.
• Experience and familiarity with the IFC Performance Standards, the Equator Principles, African Development Bank Integrated Safeguards System, World Bank Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines. Alternatively, experience and familiarity with the ILO Core Labour Standards, will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyse diverse information and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills. Knowledge of French is a plus.
• Knowledge and working experience in emerging markets, particularly in the African continent and ability to travel frequently in the region required.
• High level of work and ethical standards and a demonstrated ability to handle procedures that involve highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize assignments, and work effectively often under time pressure and with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated maturity and judgment and sound decision-making and negotiating skill.
• Good team player who can work as a member of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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Job Description:

Our banking client is currently recruiting an Associate OR Senior Associate, Investment for their Fund Investment division, reporting to the Head of Investment.   The candidate will be expected to support the business in originating, executing & monitoring transactions in relation to capital expansion plans and trade finance for sovereigns & sub-sovereigns, and medium-to-large corporate companies across Africa, with the goal of delivering bespoke credit solutions to clients whilst minimising credit losses. The individual should be bilingual (French/English) and should have experience in analysing corporate balance sheets and in executing corporate and trade finance transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Support origination and management of new clients and opportunities across Africa.
• Pitch, structure, negotiate, market, execute and close transactions.
• Assist in client coverage and management of key accounts.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 bank
• Undertake transaction related research and analysis on prospective clients and companies to identify financial trends and issues as well as 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.
• Participate in deal meetings and assist in maintaining client relationships
• Conduct due diligence on prospective clients

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Education

• A first degree from a recognised university.
• Strong mathematical aptitude. CFA/Accounting/other related qualification is an added advantage.
• Relevant advanced degree e.g. Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field of study, will be advantageous.

Experience

• 6 to 8 years professional experience preferably in related investment banking – deal origination and execution.
• Proficient in transaction modelling and understanding of transaction structures.
• Excellent self-management skills.
• Bilingual (oral, reading, writing): English & French is mandatory
• Highly proficient in the development of Microsoft Excel financial models and analysis as well as development and review of Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for marketing purposes (pitchbooks).
• A good understanding of the technical and financial aspects related to the review of sovereigns & corporates seeking term and trade finance.
• Ability to respond to issues associated with risk assessment of investments and drive transactions through the investment approval process
• Ability to write credit and investment memoranda.
• Ability to negotiate Term Sheets and participate in negotiations of facility and investment agreements
• 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 wide range of potential clients
• Effective time management skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience with transactions involving the use of the following:
  • guarantees and instruments for tenor elongation.
  • political risk insurance, export credits, etc.
  • complex structures such as credit linked notes and asset/commodity backed loans, etc.

Language

• Solid communication and writing skills.
• Fluency in writing and speaking English and French is mandatory.

Others

• Willingness to travel “out-of-station” with minimal prior notice
• Team player with the potential to take the lead on transactions

Benefits and Contractual information:

• 3 Year renewable employment contract
• Willing and able to relocate to Nigeria, Lagos.
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.