Lead Associate, Development & Investment at GE Nigeria

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We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Lead Associate, Development & Investment

Job Number: 2045630
Location: Nigeria
Business: GE Global Growth Organization
Business Segment: Global Growth Organization - Africa

Role Summary/Purpose
This role is responsible for the first level of quality control across deal life-cycles - regulatory, client interaction and presentations; and overseeing modeling and communication activities. Incumbent will work as part of the regional deal team, assisting as required depending on the size and complexity of the deal.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the development and closure of GE D&I projects
• Support assessment of project viability/ feasibility of implementation and bankability
• Support preparation of development budgets, timelines and structure
• Connect and develop relationships with key developers in client market
• Monitor portfolio and development spend on assigned projects
• Prepare and maintain project pro-formas and other analysis critical for identification, selection and development of investible deals
• Follow-up on project progress & budgets and report to team

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or equivalent (MBA preferred)
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated success supporting medium - large infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated project management and financial skills in cost/budgeting
• Project finance experience, with demonstrated aptitude in and economic modeling / pro-forma analysis
• Experience with evaluating, negotiating and closing contracts
• Understanding of Development Asset agreements
• Working knowledge of project development requirements such as fuel supply, grid interconnections, permitting requirements, etc.
• Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated executive presentation skills
• Preference will be given to EE candidates.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Desired Characteristics:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) qualifications.
• MBA qualification or Master’s Degree equivalent.
• Understanding of various financing products and structures, including loans, leases, partnerships and equity investments.
• Engineering background or experience a plus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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