Senior Investment Associate at CA Global

Job Description:

• Our banking client is currently recruiting an Associate OR Senior Associate, Investment for their Fund Investment division, reporting to the Head of Investment.
• The candidate will be expected to support the business in originating, executing & monitoring transactions in relation to capital expansion plans and trade finance for sovereigns & sub-sovereigns, and medium-to-large corporate companies across Africa, with the goal of delivering bespoke credit solutions to clients whilst minimising credit losses.
• The individual should be bilingual (French/English) and should have experience in analysing corporate balance sheets and in executing corporate and trade finance transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Support origination and management of new clients and opportunities across Africa.
• Pitch, structure, negotiate, market, execute and close transactions.
• Assist in client coverage and management of key accounts.
• Support management of transaction processes from origination to closing, including engagement with legal and financial advisors in the analysis for such transactions.
• Work with other team members in Investments and colleagues across the organization to process the administration of each transaction as it goes through the approval process.
• Build/Develop/Review and investigate key aspects of financial models (including financial analysis, pricing, valuation, and other business decision making models) to evaluate the financial viability of transactions.
• Support executing tasks encompassing technical review of all projects (infrastructure related) projects.
• Develop presentations and proposals (including “pitch books”) to new and existing clients.
• Prepare transactions documents (engagement letters, proposals, presentations, Information Memorandums, term sheets, valuations etc.) for transactions being contemplated by the bank
• Undertake transaction related research and analysis on prospective clients and companies to identify financial trends and issues as well as provide a sound basis for investment decisions
• Conduct financial analysis and risk assessment on project proposals, including developing and interpreting financial models and financial statements.
• Participate in deal meetings and assist in maintaining client relationships
• Conduct due diligence on prospective clients

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Education

• A first degree from a recognised university.
• Strong mathematical aptitude. CFA/Accounting/other related qualification is an added advantage.
• Relevant advanced degree e.g. Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field of study, will be advantageous.

Experience

• 6 to 8 years professional experience preferably in related investment banking – deal origination and execution.
• Proficient in transaction modelling and understanding of transaction structures.
• Excellent self-management skills.
• Bilingual (oral, reading, writing): English & French is mandatory
• Highly proficient in the development of Microsoft Excel financial models and analysis as well as development and review of Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for marketing purposes (pitchbooks).
• A good understanding of the technical and financial aspects related to the review of sovereigns & corporates seeking term and trade finance.
• Ability to respond to issues associated with risk assessment of investments and drive transactions through the investment approval process
• Ability to write credit and investment memoranda.
• Ability to negotiate Term Sheets and participate in negotiations of facility and investment agreements
• Strong quantitative analysis and problem solving skills.
• Well developed communication and business writing skills, power of persuasion as well as the ability to interface directly and effectively with senior officers of wide range of potential clients
• Effective time management skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience with transactions involving the use of the following:
• guarantees and instruments for tenor elongation.
• political risk insurance, export credits, etc.
• complex structures such as credit linked notes and asset/commodity backed loans, etc.

Language

• Solid communication and writing skills.
• Fluency in writing and speaking English and French is mandatory.

Others

• Willingness to travel “out-of-station” with minimal prior notice
• Team player with the potential to take the lead on transactions

Benefits and Contractual information:

• 3 Year renewable employment contract
• Willing and able to relocate to Nigeria, Lagos.
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.