Finance and Investment Advisor, South Africa

2 days ago


Pretoria, South Africa Creative Associates International Full time

Overview**:Background**:
Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Creative is seeking a Finance and investment Advisor for the anticipated Southern Africa Mobilizing Investment (SAMI) Activity. SAMI will focus in (1) Mobilizing catalytic capital to establish sustainable investment flows into sectors that were previously underserved by investors; (2)Developing the capacity of fund managers that would traditionally have difficulty accessing capital, (3)Working with financial and non-financial intermediaries to identify and perform the due diligence necessary for bankable investment opportunities and (4) Facilitating connections between U.S. and Southern African capital providers.

The Finance and Investment Advisor will be responsible for identifying and establishing relationships and partnerships with and between potential businesses and investors. S/he will lead a team in the development of activities and partnerships for investment facilitation and capacity development.

Responsibilities**:Primary Responsibilities**:

- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with businesses and capital providers;
- Engage with financial institutions (banks, private equity, or other external financial actors/vehicle) to facilitate greater access to financing to potential grantees
- Facilitate discussions with partner financial institutions to familiarize them with and promote different types of lending and financing opportunities
- Develop comprehensive mappings of key actors in financial sectors working to expand and develop financial products for high impact sectors such as agricultural, financial services, infrastructure, ICT, energy, clean water, health and education.
- Complete preliminary analysis, providing recommendations for shortlisting bankable investment opportunities and a training needs assessment for financial partners at project outset.
- Manage and participate in internal risk reviews and presentations.
- Ensure that project’s technical and contractual requirements and are met, including proposal meetings, deadlines, and progression.
- Liaise with public and private partners that have committed support to the project and innovative win-win partnerships.

Qualifications:
**Required Skills & Qualifications**:

- Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum of ten years of experience in investment banking, investment promotion, and/or investment facilitation in the private or public sector
- Minimum of five years of management experience
- Must demonstrate capacity to form innovative partnerships
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English.


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