Jobs at Trade and Development Bank (TDB)

Job Summary

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

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Identify prospective clients (projects, companies, etc.) through cold calling, networking with the project sponsors, banks, equity/advisory/consultancy firms, or referrals with the purpose of building the project pipeline for financing.
• Undertake business development missions to discuss financing needs and potential transactions.
• Conduct detailed due diligence and appraisal of new investment opportunities and ensure that the key risks are appropriately mitigated.
• Determine the optimal structure and financing solution for the client, including detailed financial modelling, interrogating various potential capital structures to ensure the viability of the transaction and obtain win-win solutions for the Bank and the client.
• Manage end to end credit approval processes from origination to disbursement, including preparing final approval papers, leading presentation of transactions to approval committees whilst managing external service providers such as legal advisors, technical advisors, etc.
• Negotiate term sheets and other project documents.
• Facilitate the legal documentation process in order to achieve financial close and disbursement of the facility.
• Review the draft facility agreement and related security documents to ensure that the Bank is adequately protected.
• Coordinate the signing of the facility agreement and related security documents as well as fulfilment of CPs through follow-ups with clients, counsels, and legal officers.
• Coordinate CP checklist sign-off with the compliance and legal departments and the issuance of the Certificate of Effectiveness to the client.

Qualifications and Competencies

• A Masters' degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Banking, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 - 8 years of relevant professional work experience and proven track record in project finance and/or corporate finance from a comparable institution.
• Robust knowledge of the regulatory environment in the Bank's operating region as it relates to Project and Infrastructure Finance with an excellent knowledge of professional and industry standards.
• Demonstrated accounting, financial and credit analysis skills.
• Strong financial modelling skills and experience in analyzing complex financial models.
• Results-oriented individual with excellent written and communication skills, 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.
• Fluency in English is a requirement. Knowledge of another official language of TDB Group's member states (French or Portuguese) would be an added advantage.

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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.