Senior Investment Analyst, Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (M&A / Power & Utilities / Financial Modelling / Project Finance) – Casablanca, Morocco

Reference Number: FDSAL05

Job Description:

A widely renowned Investment firm is seeking a Senior Investment Analyst for their Infrastructure Acceleration Fund with strong financial modelling skills. As an Analyst you will support the investment team in all facets of transaction execution and will contribute to the investment team’s performance by providing core financial analysis/modelling, investment research, high quality investment memorandum materials, and other required support to enable sound investment decisions. You will enjoy close interaction with highly experienced senior members of the investment team and will gain broad commercial exposure to infrastructure assets and growth focused businesses.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare rigorous financial analyses and build financial models to support investment decision making
• Conduct industry, market, and company research
• Prepare investment memorandum materials for internal and external audiences
• Source compelling investment opportunities
• Provide live deal support on deal execution
• Participate in all aspects of the investment cycle including origination, screening, due diligence, execution, disbursement, and portfolio management
• Ensure the maintenance of high environmental and social standards in the fund’s investments
• Participate in investment negotiations
• Monitor portfolio companies and perform analysis of potential exit opportunities

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• 5 years prior experience in investment banking (M&A / Leveraged Finance, Power & Utilities), private equity or project finance
• Prior equity investment experience on live completed transactions is a must
• Demonstrated experience in emerging markets, Africa a plus
• Understanding of the power, utilities, transport, and ICT sectors
• Understanding of project finance including deal structuring, project capital structures, and key documentation
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills across sub sectors (power, midstream gas, transport, communications / digital infrastructure)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills -and fluency in English (French is a good plus)
• Ability to work accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, with great attention to details
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with sponsors, partners, and colleagues
• Culturally sensitive, able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds; living experience in emerging countries is a plus
• Prior knowledge of African infrastructure and relationships in Africa are a plus
• University degree from a Tier 1 institution

Contractual Information:

• Permanent Position

If you wish to apply for the position directly, please send your CV to Fabio Da Silva Faria at [email protected]

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Fabio Da Silva Faria

Management Consultant  

Banking, Finance & Information Technology

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