Senior Investment Officer Jobs in South Africa at Development Bank of Southern Africa

  Job Title:  Senior Investment Officer X2

Job Reference Number
REC0197.km
Job Title:
Senior Investment Officer X2
Business Unit:
Investment Banking
Location:
Midrand, Johannesburg
Job Type:
Permanent
Application Type:
Internal & External Applicants
Number of Positions Available:
2
Application Closing Date:
3/9/2012
Key Responsibilities:

Covering the market, developing new business in order to build project pipeline
Appraising new investment proposals (early stage screening and due diligence);
Credit risk analysis and Deal structuring; Performing detailed analysis of investment opportunities, including commercial analysis, financial modelling and analysis, risk and institutional analysis
Preparing appraisal / credit reports for submission and negotiate term sheets with clients;
Negotiation of project documents
Oversee disbursements to approved projects as well as monitor a project’s progress post investment;
Undertake marketing to potential and existing clients in order to build a project pipeline.
Contribute to preparing strategy and policy documents for submission to Exco/ Board.
Expertise & Technical Competencies:

A B-degree i.e. Finance, Business, Engineering or Economics
A post-graduate qualification such as a CA, CFA or MBA would be a strong advantage;
Minimum of 5 to 7 years experience in appraising, negotiating and closing Project Finance, Corporate Finance, or Structured Finance transactions in a financial institution;
Must be able to comprehensively analyse financial statements;
Must be able to independently conduct financial model reviews and analysis
Strong credit risk analysis and risk structuring skills
Demonstrable track record of originating, structuring and closing project financing transactions;
Must be able to comprehensively analyse financial statements
Must be able to independently conduct financial model reviews and analysis
Must be highly knowledgeable with the financing of Infrastructure and Industrial Sector projects
Must be familiar with types of agreements/contracts typically used in limited recourse project finance.
Equity Statement:
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) supports the appointment of previously disadvantaged individuals.
General:
The DBSA corporate culture fit requires clear, logical and analytical thinking grounded in good interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency and results orientated execution of duties. The ability to work collaboratively and finding practical yet innovative solutions is critical to success in a work environment that demands emotional resilience, accountability and responsible risk taking and management.

The DBSA reserves the right to amend or remove vacancies in line with organisational requirements.

How to Apply:
http://www.dbsa.drm-za.com/