Analyst, Investment (Power) – Lagos, Nigeria

Nature & Scope:

The candidate, under supervision, will play a key role in the development and management of our clients investment activities in the Power Sector across Africa. The key areas of responsibilities are market & client research, credit & investment analysis, technical writing, due diligence, investment approval documentation, and business performance tracking and reporting. The employee will also be expected to develop in-depth knowledge of renewable energy, and update themselves and the team on evolving trends in this area

Responsibilities:

Deal Origination Support

• Assist with identifying an opportunity within the sector, and generally for our client
• Assist with the onboarding process of a new client
• Assist with the development of presentations for debt/equity transactions.
• Assist with organizing and preparation for conferences in which our client will be playing a key role

Deal Evaluation Support

• Undertake research on prospective clients, companies, and sector in respective country to inform decision making
• Undertake web-based research on the trends in macro-economic variables which affect African countries.
• Develop, audit and/or interpret financial models, and carry out detailed financial analysis on transactions
• Conduct risk assessment on transactions

Deal Execution Support

• Assist with the preparation of transaction documents such as mandate letters, term sheets, proposals, presentations, Credit and Investment Memoranda, financial and valuation analysis reports, etc. for our client’s investment considerations in debt, quasi-equity, equity type transactions etc.
• Assist in administering the investment processes associated with deals e.g. procurement of consultants, coordination across internal departments, processing disbursement requests etc.
• Conduct first level due diligence on prospective clients
• Assist the Portfolio Management Unit in their monitoring function of Power Sector projects
• Provide any additional support to the team as required.
• Participate in deal meetings as well as help maintain client relationships as required.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Education

• A first degree in analytics-based field e.g. Finance, economics, accounting, and engineering, from a recognised and accredited university
• Relevant advanced degree e.g. MBA, Finance, or a related field of study is an added advantage
• Relevant certifications related to finance and/or project management is an added advantage

Experience

• 3-5 years of work experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity and/or relevant deal advisory functions.

Other

• Solid communication and writing skills (fluency in English and French or Portuguese).
• Research skills, financial modelling skills, strong business writing and communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organisational skills. Must be able to manage a wide variety of tasks and requests competently daily.
• Flexibility and ability to work with limited supervision. A self-starter, able to assume the initiative following basic leads provided by senior colleagues and team members.
• Strong teamwork capabilities, and able to work seamlessly with staff within the Division and across the Corporation. Willingness to support other staff to achieve corporate goals.
• High level of creativity and capacity to execute innovative ideas or work with other team members of buildup transaction ideas.
• Ability to manage multiple business priorities within a regularly changing landscape. Able to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines regularly
• Meticulous attention to detail and willingness to work hard.
• Willingness to travel “out-of-station” with minimal prior notice
• Advanced skill in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in financial analysis, financial models, financial projections, and basic infrastructure project review knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of financial products, including project and structured debt, equity, mezzanine and project development.
• Basic credit and investment review capacity.
• Market knowledge of the investment sector in Africa generally, and the infrastructure segment specifically, with basic knowledge of the key markets, sponsors and competitors.
• Knowledge of renewables sector (solar, wind and hydro) desirable
• Strong research skills, with a clear capacity to develop research material using publicly available information, and by leveraging various networks and internal resources available.
• Commitment to staying up to date on industry trends in Infrastructure space

KPIs

• Quality of research
• Balance of quality and timeliness : high quality financial analysis model interrogation and model creation delivered within defined timelines.
• Quality of written memoranda and reports

Benefits and Contractual information:

• 3 Year renewable contract.
• Willing and able to relocate to Lagos, Nigeria
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Lara Joubert at [email protected]

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Lara Joubert

Recruitment Consultant – Banking and Finance | Africa

CA Global Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

CA Global Headhunters is an international staffing company with a specific focus on recruitment in Africa. Our extensive, diverse candidate network built up over 10 years comprises the most skilled and experienced candidates. We recruit talent of the highest standards across African sectors, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities, and Agriculture. As African markets continue to grow and develop, so too does our skill and expertise, ensuring that we deliver the best service to both clients and candidates.

Thanks to our access to global networks and resources, we understand our clients’ cultures, operations, business strategies, and industries. We are always on par with the latest technologies and trends which assist us in sourcing the best talent for clients. Whatever stage of the project lifecycle, we can put forward the right candidates with the right skills.