Associate Vice President, Investment (Transport & Logistics) – Lagos, Nigeria

Nature & Scope:

Our client, a large financial institution in Nigeria, is currently seeking an Associate Vice President, Investment (Transport & Logistics), reporting to the Senior Director, Transport & Logistics, Investment Division.  The ideal candidate will be expected to build relationships, support origination & transaction execution, and provide appropriate technical guidance in the development and management of the full spectrum of the businesses investment within the transport, infrastructure and logistics sector across Africa. This includes debt, trade finance, equity, and equity-like asset classes.

Responsibilities:

• Support origination, and management of new client relationships and investment opportunities within the transport infrastructure and logistics sector across Africa.
• Lead and support in pitching, structuring, negotiating, executing, and closing of debt, trade finance, equity, and equity-type transactions.
• Oversee and support transaction processes from origination to closing, including coordinating with technical and financial advisors for such transactions.
• Work with Investments team members and colleagues across the organization in processing transaction administration throughout the approval process.
• Develop, review and analyse key aspects of financial models - including financial analysis, pricing, valuation, capital allocation, and other decision-making frameworks - to assess the financial viability of transactions.
• Prepare transaction documents, including pitch books, engagement letters, proposals, presentations, Information Memorandums, term sheets, and valuations
• Undertake research and analysis on prospective clients and companies to identify financial trends and key issues, supporting informed investment decisions.
• Conduct financial analysis and risk assessment on project proposals, including developing and interpreting financial models.
• Recommend new innovative approaches, strategies, and best practices to improve project execution across the continent.
• Conduct due diligence on prospective clients.

Competencies:

• Detailed understanding of transaction drivers and structuring parameters, particularly for Transport & Logistics projects.
• Highly proficient in developing financial models and conducting analysis in Microsoft excel, as well as the development and review of Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations for marketing and pitchbook purposes.
• Solid grasp of the technical aspects related to the evaluation of transport, infrastructure and logistics projects.
• Ability to assess investment risk effectively and drive transactions through the investment approval process.
• Strong ability to prepare cogent credit and investment memoranda and effectively defend transactions at investment committee.
• Extensive experience in reviewing and analyzing debt and equity transactions.
• Proven experience in negotiating term sheets and facility investment agreements.
• Strong quantitative analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed communication and business writing skills; with strong power of persuasion skills and the capacity to engage effectively with senior executives and external stakeholders.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong project management skills, ensuring efficient execution and oversight of investment processes.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Education

• A strong first degree in engineering/economics/finance from a recognised university
• Relevant advanced degree e.g. master’s degree in business administration, Civil or Mechanical engineering, Finance, or a related field of study.
• Relevant certifications related to the transport sector, engineering, finance and/ or project management

Experience

• 12-14 years professional experience preferably in infrastructure-related financing and banking (deal origination and execution particularly in debt finance and M&A transactions) and/or strong experience in related industry
• Proficient in transaction modelling and understanding of transaction structures.
• Excellent client origination and relationship management skills.
• Proven experience in review and closing of debt & equity transactions
• Prior professional experience or training in research, financial analysis and presentations

Language

• Solid communication and writing skills (fluency in English and French preferable).

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive experience in financial analysis, with expertise in developing and interrogating complex financial models, including financial projections, valuation methodologies and infrastructure project review knowledge
• Good knowledge of financial products, including project and structured debt, private equity, mezzanine financing, treasury management, capital markets, guarantees, and project development
• Advanced credit and investment review capabilities, with ability to analyze and assess transactions efficiently
• Superior market knowledge of the African investment landscape, with specialized expertise in transport, infrastructure & logistics, as well as strong understanding of key markets, sponsors and competitors
• Experience in infrastructure subsectors, with a solid grasp of key valuation methodologies, project development process and relevant industry dynamics.
• Commitment to staying up to date on industry trends in transport, infrastructure & logistics sector

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 Shearidan Rabsch at [email protected]

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

Shearidan Rabsch

Recruitment Manager – Banking and Finance | Africa

CA Global Finance

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