To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards unit objectives and industry development goals.
This would include performing the financial and/or technical and/or marketing due diligence functions and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.
Qualifications
- Relevant commercial or technical Honours Degree or equivalent qualification.
Knowledge Skills
- 5-8 years related experience of which 2-3 years should be in assessment as well as closing of transactions (i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements)
- Declared competent in two due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial)
- Grounded in one of the above due diligence disciplines
- Experience in interpretation of financial statements
- Sector-specific knowledge would be advantageous
- Knowledge of financial products as used by company
Financial /Shareholder Returns
- Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of financing instruments (where applicable/appropriate)
Internal /Operational Processes
- Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical or marketing disciplines) through due diligence investigations
- Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial, EHS, legal and other relationships between the client and IDC for the specific deal (where applicable)
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Participate in due diligence teams
- Deal Optimization - Ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
- Prepare and submit basic assessments and comprehensive credit proposals that meets the organizations funding requirements.
Customer Focus Stakeholder Management
- Maintain meaningful relationships with enquirers, applicants, and portfolio clients in conjunction with different support functions in the company.
- To effectively interact with different SBU’s and departments in order to fulfill the process requirements related to any specific business transaction.
- Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.
- Liaise, communicate and promote the unit externally
Learning, Leadership People Growth
- Drive and manage own development to enhance own competencies
- Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
- Mentoring and acting as a coach to Business Analysts
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
• Financial acumen
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Investment/Portfolio ManagementÂ
• Stakeholder Management and customer focus
• Report writing skills
• Planning and organizing
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
• Presentation and Communication skillsÂ
• Negotiation skills
• Relationship and Networking skills
• Persuading and Influencing skills