Finance Officer at African Guarantee Fund (AGF)

The Head of Structured Finance works closely with the Heads of Departments in coordinating and driving the development of AGF’s Products and transacting a broad range of structured finance products.

Responsibilities

• The HSF works closely with the HBD, SBDO, Risk Management & Finance in coordinating and driving the development of AGF’s Products and transacting a broad range of structured finance products.
• Develop new and existing products including and not limited to Structured Finance;
• Identify and implement new revenue streams, while ensuring systematic alignment of products between Business Development, Risk Management and Finance;
• Engage with colleagues more broadly across AGF Group to shape and influence the direction of future development for the business.
• Create and/or provide restructuring services to existing guarantee funds;
• Lead the offering of guarantee syndication services;
• Build Strategic Alliances & Partnerships with like-minded Institutions;
• Manage Special Purpose Windows;
• Provide Support and advisory services to the Business development team in structuring complex guarantee transactions;
• Work with colleagues across business areas to lead the thinking on the new products/propositions, on-going appraisals of existing propositions and effective product pricing;
• Work with Business Development and Communication to develop appropriate sales/service support tools and marketing materials;
• Provide supervision and support to more junior staff, managing and coordinating projects and work program of the team across the Region;
• Mentor and coach less-experienced staff and help build talent and grow skill base of staff;
• Assist in other project or strategy related activities as the need may arise.
• In addition to the above duties, the Head of Structured Finance may be required to perform other related or unrelated duties based on the company’s needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, economics or other related areas; accreditation as a CFA or CPA is considered a plus;
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the financial sector, with evidence of growing expertise in banking and non-banking financial institutions and finance related disciplines;
• Strong financial and credit skills;
• Strong skills in evaluation of risk and ability to anticipate short and long term implications of decisions.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills in English and French are required.
• Ability to make sound decisions and commit to decisions;
• Hold self and team accountable for risk management and outcomes;
• Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, of financial and technical partners;
• Ability to systematically share with others good practice and learning from lessons from across AGF, clients, and partners;
• Considered an expert in the subject area and is sought out by colleagues to advise, peer review, or contribute to knowledge products of others;
• Skilled in collaboration across boundaries and broadly, ability to bring differing ideas into the forefront.
• Excellent client and internal partner relationship management skills with proven track record of success in developing client relationships and execution of client engagements;
• Knowledge and commitment to sustainable development;
• Excellent business judgment and strong analytical and problem solving skills to identify issues and present creative, practical solutions;
• Great team player, able to mentor and train more junior staff;
• Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on schedule; ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries;

Terms of offer

The African Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (AGF) is an equal opportunity employer and offers a regionally competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. AGF prides itself on its collegial, supportive and gender sensitive working environment and believes that staff diversity promotes excellence. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.