Job description
Strategy Development and Business Plan Implementation
- Develop strategy and goals for the Financial Advisory unit in consultation with the ED Financial Services
- Collaborate with the Investment Division as it develops and executes AFC’s origination strategy, including the ability to leverage Advisory work to drive new business for the Corporation.
- Develop and implement a detailed business plan for the financial advisory business, with a view to delivering preset targets.
- Assume accountability for all financial advisory-related initiatives within the Corporation and responsible for Advisory P&L
Mandate Origination
- Identify and win new advisory opportunities in diverse geographies within Africa and across the Corporation’s core sectors.
- Work closely with colleagues from the other departments of the corporation to actively seek financial advisory and arranging mandates for AFC.
- Lead and monitor the origination of advisory mandates, to ensure delivery against set targets.
Mandate Execution
- Drive the financial advisory process from prospecting and due diligence to execution and closure.
- Co-ordinate the development/standardization, documentation and implementation of world-class financial advisory processes.
- Assume responsibility for the successful execution of ongoing and new financial advisory mandates
- Provide ongoing hands-on support and strategic, technical and tactical guidance for all advisory assignments, in direct support of and to ensure successful execution of financial advisory mandates.
Administration
- Develop and execute world class financial advisory processes.
- Provide advice on appropriate project structures for early deal closure.
- Lead the development and update of standard documentation/ templates such as contracts, financial advisory Identification Memo; Standard Mandate Letter, financial advisory reports and models, etc.
- Participate in the Investment Committee process and contribute specialist knowledge in all phases of the Investment product development and management cycle.
People Management
- Develop and mentor younger colleagues in the investment division as well as provide assistance in the identification of training requirements.
- Ensure appropriate staffing to aid seamless execution of financial advisory mandates.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and other key stakeholders.
Research & Market Intelligence
Keep abreast of external and internal trends/developments relevant to financial advisory and apply knowledge of such trends/ developments appropriately.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Excellent relationship management skills
- Strong business relationships and networks across Africa
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent knowledge of Accounting/ financial analysis
- Excellent financial modelling and valuation skills
- In-depth knowledge of financial advisory and investment structuring
- Superior business communication skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Relevant advanced degree e.g. Masters Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 15 years experience in financial advisory role is mandatory.
- Track record of successful delivery of financial advisory mandates, especially across the African Market.
- Relevant experience and understanding of infrastructure development issues, infrastructure finance, project development and private equity.
- Operational experience relating to Infrastructure related financial advisory will be an added advantage.