Investment Manager, Housing at Trade and Development Bank (TDB)

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, TDB Asset Management, the Investment Manager, Housing will work closely with the TDB Group's strategic business units particularly the Asset Management business and the Banking business, to support housing finance transactions. The role provides professional technical support to SBU's to advance TDB Group's housing investment/financing operations and expand its housing asset portfolio in a risk-intelligent manner.

Job Specifications

The key roles and responsibilities of the Investment Manager, Housing include but are not limited to:

• Product & delivery channel design and structuring - advising on and structuring housing finance products and their delivery channels.
• Pipeline development - developing and managing a healthy pipeline of housing transactions.
• Investment appraisal and processing - appraising applications for housing finance and processing suitable investment opportunities for credit approval.
• Capacity building & advocacy - share knowledge on housing finance and participating in various fora on housing finance.
• Stakeholder management: Build and maintain relationships with diverse internal and external groups including clients, regulators, investors, and internal teams - to drive strategic goals, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications and Competencies

The suitable candidate shall possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• An advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Housing Policy, Urban Development, or related fields from a recognized institution with releval professional qualification as added advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a Commercial/Development Banking or other Financial institution in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility, with exposure to origination and structuring of housing finance products and transactions with a proven track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing investments. 
• Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship skills with proven track record and ability to focus on clients' needs.
• Excellent knowledge of financial de-risking mechanisms, green finance, blended finance, and/or private capital mobilization strategies. 
• Strong understanding of the developmental impact of housing in Africa. 
• Experience with measuring and optimizing impact.
• Results oriented individual with excellent written and communication skills with proven ability to rapidly produce quality reports and ability to work in a multicultural setting.
• Proven organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to build partnerships, work in multinational teams, deliver results and manage client relationships.
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs including MS Office applications.
• English language proficiency is required. Knowledge of another official language of TDB Group's member states (French or Portuguese) would be an added advantage.