Senior Dealmaker - Energy (Fixed Term Contractor)

SUMMARY:

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.<...

POSITION INFO:

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.

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).
• Competent in three due diligence disciplines (Marketing, ; Technical or Financial)
•Experience in the Renewable Energy sector is a must. 
• 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.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial /Shareholder Returns

• Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed     application of IDC 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 IDC 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

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