Associate, Investment at CA Global

CA Global Headhunters is an Africa-focused Recruitment company offering permanent, interim, executive, retained and contract jobs in Africa across a spectrum of industry sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate, Investment - (Investment / Transport / Infrastructure) - Nigeria

Reference: THJ
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Support origination and management of new clients and opportunities within the transportation and logistics asset finance sector, across Africa with focus on francophone countries.
• Pitch, structure, negotiate, market, execute and close transactions in project development, equity, debt and trade finance sectors.
• Assist in client coverage and management of key accounts.
• Support management of transaction processes from origination to closing, including engagement with technical 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.
• Develop/Review and investigate key aspects of financial models (including financial analysis, pricing, valuation, capital, and other business decision making models) to evaluate the financial viability of transactions.
• Support executing tasks encompassing technical review of infrastructure projects.
• Develop presentations and proposals (including “pitch books”) to clients for debt/equity transactions
• Prepare transactions documents (engagement letters, proposals, presentations, Information Memorandums, term sheets, valuations etc.) for transactions being contemplated by the company
• Undertake research and analysis, including on prospective clients and companies, to identify financial trends and issues to provide a sound basis for investment decisions
• Conduct financial analysis and risk assessment on project proposals, including developing and interpreting financial models
• Participate in deal meetings as well as help maintain client relationships
• Conduct due diligence on prospective clients.

Requirements, Qualification and Skill

• A strong first degree in Engineering/Economics/Finance from a recognised university
• Relevant advanced degree e.g. Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Civil engineering, Finance, or a related field of study.
• Relevant certifications related to finance and/ or project management Experience
• 4 to 8 years professional experience preferably in infrastructure related investment banking – deal origination and execution.
• Proficient in transaction modelling and understanding of transaction structures.
• Excellent client origination and management skills.
• Previous experience in the transport sector will be an added advantage.
• Previous professional experience or training in research, financial analysis and presentations Language
• Solid communication and writing skills (fluency in English and French preferable).
• Willingness to travel
• Team player mentality with the potential to take the lead on transactions.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.