Dealmaker - Infrastructure

JOB PURPOSE:To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards unit and companies objectives as well as industry development goals. This would include performing the financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions and ensuring risk identification and mitigation. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:    Financial / Shareholder Returns • Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of financing instruments (where applicable/appropriate) Internal / Operational Processes• Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical or marketing disciplines) through conducting due      diligences/investigations• Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial, EHS, legal and other relationships between the client and the     organisation for the specific deal (where applicable)• Risk identification and mitigation• Participate in due diligences• Deal Optimisation - Ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to           meeting industry development goals• Account management function up to first disbursement • Prepare and submit basic assessments and comprehensive credit proposals that meets the companies funding     requirements.• Ensuring accurate client data management Customer Focus Stakeholder Management• Maintain meaningful relationships with enquirers, applicants and portfolio clients in conjunction with different support     functions in the organisation.• To effectively interact with different SBU’s and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any     specific business transaction.• Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.• Liaise, communicate and promote the unit externally Learning, Leadership People Growth• Drive and manage own development to enhance own competencies• Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional• Mentoring and acting as a coach to Business Analysts

QUALIFICATIONS
Requirement: Minimum qualification: CA (SA)

KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE

• 5-8 years related experience of which 2-3 years should be in assessment as well as closing of transactions (i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements).
  Declared competent in two due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial).
  Grounded in one of the above due diligence disciplines.
  Experience in interpretation of financial statements.
  Sector-specific knowledge would be advantageous.
  Knowledge of financial products as used by the company.

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:• Financial acumen• Risk identification and mitigation• Investment/Portfolio Management • Stakeholder Management and customer focus• Report writing skills• Planning and organizingBEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:• Presentation and Communication skills • Negotiation skills• Relationship and Networking skills• Persuading and Influencing skills

Requirement: As our entity (IDC) Provides financing funding, the need to ensure trust, honesty and integrity in all financial non-financial activities must be above reproach

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