Day Auditor

Job Description:

A widely renowned investment firm is seeking is seeking an Investment Associate, who’s role is to identify and execute on project development investments

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of a strong pipeline of opportunities by anticipating market trends and employing sector/sponsor/country knowledge
• Lead the structuring of project development and equity investments
• Participate and/or lead negotiations with sponsors, lenders, and public authorities
• Lead the cpmpany’s contribution to the development of projects in the portfolio with a strong focus on achieving bankable projects
• Have a good understanding of project and concession financing and policy issues
• Prepare project-related documents for internal and external audiences
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local/regional/global/infrastructure companies, banking and multilateral partners, and government officials
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the power and transport sectors, including market major operators and technologies
• Contribute to supervising portfolio companies

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• 6 to 10 years’ investment and industry experience in project development, investment and/or project finance in the power and/or transport sectors within:
  • a utility / concessions company
  • the project finance / infrastructure / power department of a Tier 1 international investment bank
  • the infrastructure department in a Development Finance Institution
  • the infrastructure / PPP department of a transaction / financial advisory firm
  • an infrastructure private equity fund with exposure to early to mid-stage project development
• MBA, MSc or equivalent qualification from a Tier 1 university
• Project management experience
• Solid understanding of Concession agreements, PPA, EPC, O&M contracts
• Demonstrated track record of closing transactions
• Awareness of the latest trends and developments in financing infrastructure

Essential Qualities

• Positive attitude
• Integrity
• Indefatigable work ethic – this role will regularly require late nights/weekends/travel
• High initiative
• Clarity of thought and action

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Interest in the company’s mission, strategy and values
• Strong connection to Africa and intent to have Africa-focused career
• Strong understanding of the power and transport sectors
• Strong understanding of PPP project structuring and project finance
• Strong business development and client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on clients’ needs effectively and identify potential business partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Fluent in French, Portuguese a plus
• Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with sponsors, partners and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds; living experience in emerging countries is a plus
• Prior knowledge of African infrastructure and relationships in Africa are a strong plus

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Chalden Du Toit at

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Chalden Du Toit

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

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