Reference No. JA-55

Reference Number: JA-55

Job Description: 

The Investment Associate 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 Africa50’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

Minimum Requirements

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

Self-starter.  High initiative

Clarity of thought and action

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Interest in Africa50’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

Location:

Casablanca, Morocco

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to jadams@caglobalint.com .

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Jamie Adams

Recruitment Specialist

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions

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