To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that
contribute towards SBU objectives and industry development goals. This
would include performing the complex financial and/or technical and/or
marketing due diligence functions, as well as leading a due diligence
team and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical Honours
Degree or equivalent qualification.
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Financial /Shareholder Returns
- Â Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of the company's financing instruments.
- Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.
Internal /Operational Processes
- Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical and marketing
disciplines) - Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial and legal
relationship between the client and the 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 - Support the development and implementation of strategies or
action plans to drive the SBU’s strategic objectives. - Account management function up to first draw
- Prepare well written and motivated reports for presentation to the
relevant Credit and other committees as required. - Conduct peer reviews on all due diligence disciplines.
- Training, mentoring and coaching of Business Analysts and Dealmakers
- Provide advice to Business Analysts and Dealmakers in the handling
of enquiries and applications
Customer Focus Stakeholder Management
- To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order
to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific deal /
transaction. - Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to
ensure the provision of client service excellence.
Learning, Leadership People Growth
- Provide team leadership in transactions during due diligence
- Manage own development to enhance own competencies
- Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
- Coaching and mentoring of team members
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KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- 8-10 years related experience of which 8 years should be in deal
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 three due diligence disciplines (Marketing,
Technical and Financial) - Grounded in all three disciplines
- Transaction leadership (complex deals)
- Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction (Legal,
risks, etc.) - Experience in peer review
- Experience in interpretation and analysis of financial statements
- Knowledge of the market environment and technology landscape
- Knowledge of financing instruments
- Understand and review models of proposed financial structures
- Competent in coaching and mentoring of team members.
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Financial acumen
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Investment/Portfolio Management
- Stakeholder Management and customer focus
- Planning and organising
- Report writing skills
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Presentation and communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Relationship Building and Networking skills
- Persuading and Influencing skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Leading and Co-ordinating
