Analyst/Senior Analyst, Product Solutions at CA Global

CA GlobalLagos, Nigeria Data and Artificial Intelligence

Full Time

CA Global Headhunters is an international recruitment and staffing company with an in-depth focus on Recruitment in Africa. We recruit talent of the highest standard across African Sectors in Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities and Agriculture. As the African markets further grow and develop, our skills and expertise simultaneously grow too, ensuring that we deliver the best service for both clients and candidates. Our extensive candidate network built up over 8 years comprises the most diverse, skilled and experienced candidates. We have access to resources, networks, and relationships globally which enable us to understand our clients’ cultures, operations, business strategies and industries. With offices in South Africa, Mozambique, China and Geneva we are always on par with new technologies and trends which assist us in sourcing the best talent. Whatever stage of the project life cycle, we can effectively put forward the right candidates with the right skills.

Job Description

The Structured Products Solutions business seeks to bring together a wide range of investment solutions to help sovereign, sub-sovereign and a segment of corporate clients to access the markets efficiently for their capital expansion & structured trade (“Trade”) requirements.

Responsibilities

Build/Develop/Review and investigate key aspects of financial models (including financial analysis, pricing, valuation, and other business decision making models) to evaluate the financial viability of transactions.
Support executing tasks encompassing technical review of all projects (infrastructure related) projects.
Support management of transaction processes from origination to closing, including engagement with legal and financial advisors in the analysis for such transactions.
Work with other team members in Investments and colleagues across the organization to process the administration of each transaction as it goes through the approval process.
Develop presentations and proposals (including “pitch books”) to new and existing clients.
Prepare transactions documents (engagement letters, proposals, presentations, Information Memorandums, term sheets, valuations etc.) for transactions being contemplated by AFC.
Undertake transaction-related research and analysis, including on prospective clients and companies, to identify financial trends and issues to provide a sound basis for investment decisions.
Conduct financial analysis and risk assessment on project proposals, including developing and interpreting financial models and financial statements.
Support origination and management of new clients and opportunities across Africa.
Participate in deal meetings as well as help build and maintain client relationships.
Conduct due diligence on prospective clients.

Skills

Highly proficient in the development of Microsoft Excel financial models and analysis, and the development and review of Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations for marketing purposes (pitchbooks).
A working understanding of the technical and financial aspects related to the review of sovereigns & corporates seeking term and trade finance.
Ability to write credit and investment memoranda.
Fluency in writing and speaking English is mandatory (business fluency in a second language such as Portuguese, Arabic, French, Mandarin, Spanish, or other will be an advantage.)
Strong quantitative analysis and problem-solving skills.
Well-developed communication and business writing skills, power of persuasion as well as the ability to interface directly and effectively with senior officers of potential clients.
Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment.
Experience with transactions involving the use of the below will be advantageous:
guarantees and instruments for tenor elongation.
political risk insurance, export credits, etc.

Attributes

Detail oriented with strong organisational skills. Must be able to manage a wide variety of tasks and requests competently on a daily basis
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 team work capabilities, and ability to work seamlessly with staff within the division and across the Corporation.
Willingness to support other staff to achieve corporate goals
An entrepreneurial mindset with the capacity to develop innovative ideas or work with other team members of build up transaction ideas for onward marketing to clients
Ability to manage multiple business priorities within a regularly changing landscape. Able to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines regularly
Ability to originate and generate new business leads towards enhancing the overall business development efforts of the organization

Knowledge

Moderate ability to interpret and analyse financial statements, financial analysis and ability to develop complex financial models including financial projections.
Basic knowledge of financial products, including project and structured debt, mezzanine, treasury, capital markets, and guarantees.
Basic credit and investment review capacity.
Basic market knowledge of the investment sector in Africa generally, and the infrastructure segment specifically.
Strong research skills, with a clear capacity to develop research material using publicly available information, and by leveraging various networks and internal resources available.

Qualifications

A first degree from a recognised university.
Strong mathematical aptitude. CFA/Accounting/other related qualifications are an added advantage.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of work experience with at least 2 years of experience in direct investing, lending or financial advisory functions.
Proficient in transaction modelling and understanding of transaction structures.
Excellent self-management skills.

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