Qualification and Experience

Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical Honours Degree or equivalent qualification.
5-8 years related experience of which 2-3 years should be in assessment as well as closing of transactions (i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, including ensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements)
Declared competent in two due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial)
Grounded in one of the above due diligence disciplines
Experience in interpretation of financial statements
Sector-specific knowledge would be advantageous
Knowledge of financial products as used by the business
Financial acumen
Risk identification and mitigation
Investment/Portfolio Management
Stakeholder Management and customer focus
Report writing skills
Planning and organizing.

Roles and Responsibilities

Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of the organizations financing instruments (where applicable/appropriate)
Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical or marketing disciplines) through due diligence investigations
Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial, EHS, legal and other relationships between the client and business for the specific deal (where applicable)
Risk identification and mitigation
Participate in due diligence teams
Deal Optimisation - Ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals
Prepare and submit basic assessments and comprehensive credit proposals that meets the organizations funding requirements.
Maintain meaningful relationships with enquirers, applicants, and portfolio clients in conjunction with different support functions in the business.
To effectively interact with different SBU’s and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements related to any specific business transaction.
Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.
Liaise, communicate and promote the unit externally
Drive and manage own development to enhance own competencies
Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional
Mentoring and acting as a coach to Business Analyst.