Finance Specialist at Banyan Global

Job ID: 2018-1339

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:

• Identify bank partners interested in lending to the agriculture sector; structure partnership agreements, develop monitoring tools, and provide technical assistance and training to bank staff.
• Design and implement technical interventions to catalyze financing for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and agri-businesses.
• Build the capacity of Nigerian business service advisory (BDS) firms in financial analysis, business planning, and general financial assistance to SMEs and agribusinesses.
• Identify agri-businesses and SMEs seeking debt/equity financing and support their financial needs to access investment.
• Support the development of SME business plans, cash/flow statements and other financial documents to secure short- and long-term financing.
• Provide thought leadership on innovative mechanisms to increase access to finance for SMEs, women-owned businesses and exporters.

Position Requirements

• Five years of experience designing and implementing access to finance programs in Nigeria
• Experience working with USAID or other international donor-funded projects
• Knowledge of and experience with SME financing, trade finance, and agricultural lending programs in Nigeria
• Experience in designing and delivering training and technical assistance for banks and financial institutions on SME financing
• Experience providing hands-on technical assistance to agri-businesses and SMEs to support financing (e.g., developing a business plan, cash/flow statements)
• Advanced degree in relevant field (Accounting, Finance, MBA, or other)
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills
• Fluency in English is required and fluency in French, preferred.

Remuneration
Salary commensurate with background and experience.