Project & Structured Finance Manager at Terawork

TERAWORK is the leading online talent marketplace in Africa that helps businesses thrive by connecting them with professional talent without geographical barriers. We have a pool of professionals with varying levels of expertise across tech, digital, business and lifestyle services.

Our client, a leading Merchant Bank   is  seeking a competent and qualified professional to fill the position below

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Evaluate the tangible and intangible economic benefits of the project financing based on cash flow analysis
• Monitor business climate, trends in technology and development, and government activity in areas of the company’s current and anticipated investment or expansion
• Review valuation for business and financial assets and develop risk management processes
• Prepare collateral and presentation materials to facilitate communications with existing and prospective partners
• Perform calculations and modeling of the cost of capital and demonstrates a working knowledge of the regulatory framework in providing advice on the deal structure
• Oversee and develop loan market insights and guidance on syndicated financing
• Align lenders and borrowers’ objectives to ensure compliance with the terms of the Credit Agreement and other governing documents
• Guide team on due diligence procedures
• Conduct investigation of the target firm’s financial circumstances and various other related factors (operational, legal, HR, Tax etc.)
• Review and report on the findings of Due Diligence engagements.
• Incorporate error detection and consistency checks in financial models to ensure data integrity
• Propose business plans and strategies based on analyses and understanding of segment, market, and industry
• Assist in the origination of a pipeline of infrastructure finance projects and screen investment opportunities through client outreach, marketing, and deal screening
• Provide recommendations related to industry and company analysis; evaluate and properly interpret the influence of the macroeconomic environment on the organization.
• Leverage business intelligence through analysis of data to facilitate deal structuring
• Drive conversion of business development plans into real business for the organization from all segments of the project financing market

 Required Skills, Knowledge & Attributes

• Demonstrate sound and practical knowledge of various types of structured finance products and evaluates suitability based on client needs
• Understands cash flow projections and impact on cash flow management
• Applies understanding of due diligence on target companies to uncover risks and liabilities
• Aware of major trends and developments in client industry 
• Demonstrates knowledge and context within area of specialism (overall business value chain, specific business function).
• Direct experience with real estate and community development financing programs. 
• Direct project management experience.
• Analytical and strategic skills; ability to plan, manage and implement multiple and complex projects; and ability to understand and conceptualize project goals.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint): outstanding excel skills and able to expeditiously work 
• with cash flow/financial models

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in business, or finance. 
• Minimum of five-year relevant experience in Capital Markets, corporate finance, or accounting experience
• Relevant professional qualification such as CFA, ACA etc