Associate Vice President, Investment (Transport & Logistics) at CA Global

Responsibilities:

• Support origination, and management of new client relationships and investment opportunities within the transport infrastructure and logistics sector across Africa.
• Lead and support in pitching, structuring, negotiating, executing, and closing of debt, trade finance, equity, and equity-type transactions.
• Oversee and support transaction processes from origination to closing, including coordinating with technical and financial advisors for such transactions.
• Work with Investments team members and colleagues across the organization in processing transaction administration throughout the approval process.
• Develop, review and analyse key aspects of financial models - including financial analysis, pricing, valuation, capital allocation, and other decision-making frameworks - to assess the financial viability of transactions.
• Prepare transaction documents, including pitch books, engagement letters, proposals, presentations, Information Memorandums, term sheets, and valuations
• Undertake research and analysis on prospective clients and companies to identify financial trends and key issues, supporting informed investment decisions.
• Conduct financial analysis and risk assessment on project proposals, including developing and interpreting financial models.
• Recommend new innovative approaches, strategies, and best practices to improve project execution across the continent.
• Conduct due diligence on prospective clients.

Competencies:

• Detailed understanding of transaction drivers and structuring parameters, particularly for Transport & Logistics projects.
• Highly proficient in developing financial models and conducting analysis in Microsoft excel, as well as the development and review of Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations for marketing and pitchbook purposes.
• Solid grasp of the technical aspects related to the evaluation of transport, infrastructure and logistics projects.
• Ability to assess investment risk effectively and drive transactions through the investment approval process.
• Strong ability to prepare cogent credit and investment memoranda and effectively defend transactions at investment committee.
• Extensive experience in reviewing and analyzing debt and equity transactions.
• Proven experience in negotiating term sheets and facility investment agreements.
• Strong quantitative analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed communication and business writing skills; with strong power of persuasion skills and the capacity to engage effectively with senior executives and external stakeholders.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong project management skills, ensuring efficient execution and oversight of investment processes.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Education

• A strong first degree in engineering/economics/finance from a recognised university
• Relevant advanced degree e.g. master’s degree in business administration, Civil or Mechanical engineering, Finance, or a related field of study.
• Relevant certifications related to the transport sector, engineering, finance and/ or project management

Experience

• 12-14 years professional experience preferably in infrastructure-related financing and banking (deal origination and execution particularly in debt finance and M&A transactions) and/or strong experience in related industry
• Proficient in transaction modelling and understanding of transaction structures.
• Excellent client origination and relationship management skills.
• Proven experience in review and closing of debt & equity transactions
• Prior professional experience or training in research, financial analysis and presentations

Language

• Solid communication and writing skills (fluency in English and French preferable).

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive experience in financial analysis, with expertise in developing and interrogating complex financial models, including financial projections, valuation methodologies and infrastructure project review knowledge
• Good knowledge of financial products, including project and structured debt, private equity, mezzanine financing, treasury management, capital markets, guarantees, and project development
• Advanced credit and investment review capabilities, with ability to analyze and assess transactions efficiently
• Superior market knowledge of the African investment landscape, with specialized expertise in transport, infrastructure & logistics, as well as strong understanding of key markets, sponsors and competitors
• Experience in infrastructure subsectors, with a solid grasp of key valuation methodologies, project development process and relevant industry dynamics.
• Commitment to staying up to date on industry trends in transport, infrastructure & logistics sector