Regional Director of Africa, Infrastructure Investments at Robert Walters

The role will require the Regional Director Africa, Infrastructure Investments to work with the global team in managing portfolio investments. This includes deal sourcing, structuring, negotiations, due diligence throughout the water and sanitation value chain. The role involves working independently in developing and building pipelines for investment opportunities within projects and company growth. The company is accelerating universal access to water and sanitation as one of the first impact investment managers committed to mobilising private sector investments. Expansion in water and sanitation lending to under served businesses and households is the current focal strategy for the company.

Key Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business or related field/equivalent post-grad qualification
• Minimum 10-15 year's experience
• Prior experience in Private Equity and Infrastructure is essential
• Minimum 3 year's experience in investment portfolio management within the sub-Saharan Africa region
• Willingness to travel
• Fluency in English

Key Duties:

Lead Transactions

• Identifying opportunities for investment projects and growth companies
• Due diligence
• Structuring and negotiation
• Identifying potential for advisory services to enhance risk and return climate

Portfolio Management

• Oversee financial and operational state of investments and manage periodic valuations
• Represent the company on the boards of investee companies
• Oversee risks related to country, investment and market

Strategy, Coordination and Representation

• Assist to refine strategies and processes
• Represent the company in investor discussions and events

Key Personal Skills:

• Strong understanding of financing infrastructure models
• Experience with cross-border transactions
• Client relationship development skills and management skills
• Passion for making an impact