Senior Associate, Portfolio Management & Optimisation (Energy Resources) at Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

Job Reference: PMER5225

Job Summary

• The incumbent is responsible for the active management of an allocated portfolio of assets in the Energy Resources sector.
• Specifically, the incumbent shall provide ongoing management/monitoring (including disbursements), evaluation and reporting on portfolio companies. The incumbent shall be the primary point of contact (internally and externally) for performance metrics and other information relating to the allocated portfolio.
• The incumbent is expected to collaborate closely with internal teams such as legal, Finance, risk management, sector teams and other colleagues to ensure that the assigned portfolio is optimally managed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and implementing strategies that ensure project and portfolio effectiveness.
• Manage a sector specific portfolio of structured finance and equity transactions until maturity or exit as determined by management.
• Provide analysis, on either a single asset or portfolio basis, as directed by AVP, Energy Resources or Head of
• Portfolio Management & Optimization, to assist with decision making by management
• Develop sector portfolio management dashboard including but not limited to status reviews, risk rating scorecards, troubled asset reports and periodic reporting for assets under management.
• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of CPs / CSs and exits on a project by project basis (in collaboration with transaction teams); and offer recommendations
• Under close supervision from AVP, Energy Resources (PMO), initiate equity valuation for equity assets in portfolio and liaise with sector teams, finance and other relevant stakeholders to close periodic equity valuations
• Play an active role as part of a team of portfolio managers responsible for the creation of a range of alternative portfolios optimization strategies under capital restrictions and/or return requirements
• Participate in client, project site, and monitoring visits

Education

• A good first degree from a recognized University in accounting, finance, banking or economics from a recognised university.
• An MBA or a Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
• Relevant professional qualification such as ACCA, CFA, FRM, CPA etc.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 - 10 years related experience, with experience working in credit, risk, portfolio management in a
• project finance institution or a corporate banking/M&A function.
• Have a working understanding of legal agreements and security documentation
• Willingness to travel “out-of-station” with minimal prior notice