Strategic Transaction Manager

2 weeks ago


Sandton, South Africa TalentCru Full time
About the Role

TalentCru is seeking an experienced Strategic Transaction Manager to join our team. This is a key role within our organization, responsible for evaluating and presenting applications for funding and structuring deals that contribute towards SBU objectives and industry development goals.

The successful candidate will have 8-10 years of related experience, with a strong background in deal assessment and closing transactions. They will be competent in all three due diligence disciplines - Marketing, Technical, and Financial - and have extensive knowledge of the Renewable Energy sector.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, with the ability to manage high-value complex transactions and lead due diligence teams. They will also be skilled in risk identification and mitigation, as well as investment and portfolio management.

About the Job

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a high level of expertise and technical knowledge. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Evaluating and effectively structuring transactions with detailed application of company financing instruments.
  • Ensuring financial soundness of all credit submissions.
  • Evaluating applications for finance (financial, technical, and marketing disciplines).
  • Deal structuring - designing and negotiating the financial and legal relationship between the client and organization for the specific deal.
  • Risk identification and mitigation.
  • Leading of due diligence teams on high value complex transactions.
  • Deal optimization - ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals.
  • Supporting the development and implementation of strategies or action plans to drive the SBU's strategic objectives.
  • Account management function up to first draw.
  • Preparing well-written and motivated reports for presentation to the relevant Credit and other committees as required.
  • Conducting peer reviews on all due diligence disciplines.
  • Training, mentoring, and coaching of Business Analysts and Dealmakers.
  • Providing advice to Business Analysts and Dealmakers in the handling of enquiries and applications.
Key Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

  • A minimum qualification of a relevant commercial or technical Honours Degree or equivalent qualification.
  • 8-10 years of related experience, with 8 years in deal assessment and closing transactions.
  • Competence in all three due diligence disciplines - Marketing, Technical, and Financial.
  • Extensive knowledge of the Renewable Energy sector.
  • Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to manage high-value complex transactions and lead due diligence teams.
  • Strong risk identification and mitigation skills.
  • Investment and portfolio management skills.
  • Presentation and communication skills.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Relationship building and networking skills.
Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.



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