Projects and Infrastructure Finance Officer at Trade and Development Bank (TDB)

Purpose of the job

This position is responsible for deal sourcing, structuring, and presentation to approval authorities in line with the credit process, facilitation of the legal documentation process and achieving Financial Close of transactions.

Main Responsibilities

• Source viable transactions through business development activities to onboard new clients and cross-selling to existing clients to generate income for the bank.
• Identify prospective clients (projects, companies, etc.) through cold calling, networking, banks, equity firms, advisory and consultancy firms, or referrals with the purpose of equity raising.
• Undertake business development missions to discuss financing needs and potential partnerships (i.e. financing, Syndication/co-financing).
• Structure financing solution for the Bank to ensure the viability of the transaction and win-win solutions for the Bank and the client.
• Facilitate the legal documentation process with the aim to achieve financial close and disbursement of the facility.
• Review draft facility agreement and related security documents to ensure that the Bank is adequately protected.
• Schedule calls to discuss project information in preparation for NDF to be submitted to the Bank management to obtain in-principle clearance.
• Coordinate the signing of the facility agreement and related security documents as well as the CPs fulfillment through follow-ups with clients, counsels and legal officers.
• Coordinate CP checklist sign-off with the compliance department and the issuance of the COE to the client.

Qualification, Knowledge and Skills

• A minimum of 5-8 years of relevant professional work experience and proven track record in project and corporate finance from a comparable institution.
• A Masters’ degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Banking, Finance, or Economics with relevant professional qualifications as an added advantage.
• Robust knowledge of the regulatory environment in the Bank’s operating region as it relates to Structured Trade and Commodity Finance Products with excellent knowledge of professional and industry standards.
• Strong accounting and financial analysis skills.
• Results-oriented individual with excellent written and communication skills with proven ability to rapidly produce quality reports and the 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.
• Fluency in English is a requirement and further fluency in French or Portuguese will be an added advantage.
• Candidates must have a good knowledge of the operating environment.