Analyst, Corporate Funding at Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

Job Reference: CF5325

Job Summary

• The Analyst, Corporate Funding will support funding transactions, including bonds, loans, and private placements.
• The role involves market research, preparing investor materials, maintaining databases, and ensuring compliance with financial covenants.
• This role requires multitasking in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and occasionally traveling with minimal notice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to track developments in global and African capital markets, including interest rates, credit spreads, and investor sentiment
• Maintain databases of funding activities, investor interactions, and key financial metrics
• Work with internal teams to ensure compliance with financial covenants and regulatory requirements
• Conduct KYC on institutions that may be funding AFC to ensure that they meet AFC’s on-boarding and compliance requirements
• Track all cash flows payable to lenders and ensure that the payments are made as at when due with no defaults
• Provide general support on funding-related and investor relations – related projects and initiatives

Education

• A strong bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering from a recognized university.
• Possession of an MBA or a master’s degree in a finance-related discipline, or final level attainment in, a relevant professional certification (CFA, ACA, FRM, ACI, etc.) is an added advantage.

Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in corporate finance, capital markets, treasury, or investment banking
• Working experience within a multicultural and diverse working environment.