Corporate Finance Associate

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conceptualize and drive deal structuring and implementation for the Company’s issuing house business by leveraging industry knowledge and networks.
• Origination of capital markets, project, and structured finance deals
• Conduct due diligence, site visits, financial, credit and risk analysis on prospective transactions.
• Review client business plans, financial models and prepare analyses and documentation to assess potential transactions against our Eligibility Criteria, risk appetite, sector limits etc.
• Contribute to preparation of mandate letters, committee papers, term sheets and credit papers, with clear understanding of structural elements of each mandate, including key performance factors and risk mitigants.
• Develop proprietary financial models and scenarios for internal transaction analysis and post-transaction monitoring of client performance.
• Actively monitor data rooms, manage information flow, track correspondence with clients on ongoing engagements and maintain proper records for each project.
• Perform desktop and market research on potential clients, competitors, industry trends, opportunities, and threats.
• Support new business pitches ensuring delivery with sound situations-based offerings, for both internal committee approvals and roll-out to the market.
• Expertly use MS Office Suite tools, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, delivering professional business/report writing and presentations for internal and external use.
• Build financial models and undertake valuations relevant to specific transactions.
• Engage in detailed technical and financial negotiations with clients and other parties to an Issue.

EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• 5- 7 years’ experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Any relevant professional qualification (CFA, ACCA ICAN or MBA is an added advantage)

COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS

• Strong analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strategic & analytical thinking skills
• Research and information handling
• Proficient in Excel/publishing tools
• Adaptable
• Creative and innovative
• Effective teamwork