JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Investment Officer is responsible for executing the strategic objectives of the business in collaboration with the Transacting Head whilst being accountable to move investment opportunities / projects (provided by the Coverage Team) from early review to bankability.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all risk aspects of the State Own Entities (SOE) and Sovereigns related financing delivery function, in terms of ensuring appropriate structuring of investment risks and on-going mitigations of operations-related risks.
• Implement transactions by facilitating the preparation or managing the preparation of complex multiple jurisdiction documents and compliance with all required procedures, laws and regulations.
• Execute Transactions & Drive the Credit Approval Process to ensure best class output

• Ensure sound financial capital management through assuming responsibility for stewardship over the capit
• Provide input into early review proposals and documentation in the agreed format.
• In liaison with the Head: Transacting resolve any potential constraints in the lending value chain.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the complex financial and regulatory environments in Africa.
• Successful track record in leading project teams with high level stakeholders and qualified professionals;
• Good networks and relations with clients, particularly State Own Entities (SOE) and Sovereigns, and stakeholders/partners e.g., local, regional, and global private investors and banks in order to identify and source viable projects/investments.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s degree i.e. Finance, Business, Accounting, or Economics; Science; Mathematics; Statistics and Engineering
• Experience in securing infrastructure investment deals in relevant sectors/geographies in Africa.
• Experience in securing deals of appropriate size for sectors and geographies in question.
• 2-5 years’ experience in appraising, negotiating and closing Project Finance, Corporate Finance, or Structured Finance transactions in a financial institution;

JOB DETAILS:

• Company: Development Bank of Southern Africa
• Vacancy Type: Full Time
• Job Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
• Application Deadline: SEE APPLICATION PAGE