Corporate Finance Specialist (Umnotho Fund)

Corporate Finance Specialist (uMnotho Fund)

Listing reference : nef_

Listing status : Online

Apply by : 16 April

Contract : Permanent

Remuneration : Market Related

EE position : Yes

Introduction

We are recruiting for a Corporate Finance Specialist who will join our uMnotho Fund team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development
   • Undertake business development and position NEF as the preferred lender for BBBEE transactions focusing on WEF, Youth, People with Disabilities, and 3rd Party transactions.
   • Initiate and develop new business strategies and opportunities.
   • Maximise 3rd party funds committed for investment implementation.
   • Responsible for ensuring proposals are timeously declined or processed quickly and effectively; to ensure fast turnaround times.
   • Proactively identify investment partners and opportunities.
   • Create a pipeline of development impact projects.
   • Appraise new investments and support the Team.
   • Manage the due diligence process and monitor related documents according to the required standards.
   • Ensure that the department meets the quarterly and annual targets on approvals, commitments and disbursements as per the approved targets.
2. Dealmaking and Execution
   • Implement investment strategy and philosophy.
   • Lead and manage the whole investment process.
   • Assist the team in performing detailed analysis of investment opportunities, including commercial analysis, financial modelling, and risk and pricing.
   • Deal screening and preliminary appraisal of deals.
   • Deal structuring, pricing, and negotiation of term sheets.
   • Conduct industry and sectoral research analysis.
   • Motivation of investment thesis.
   • Facilitation of contracting.
   • Oversee disbursements to approved projects and monitor a project's progress post-investment.
   • Ensure deal closure by taking responsibility for optimal financial, institutional, and legal structuring.
   • Provide innovative and flexible financial structures for complex transactions.
   • Review all disbursement files for completeness before release to Fund Manager.
   • Identify opportunities to initiate viable projects and facilitate project preparation and business plans.
   • Development, training, and mentoring of the team.
3. Investment Reporting
   • Review investment reports for quality prior to submission.
   • Prepare Investment Committee papers on investment opportunities for consideration.
   • Present investment proposals that align with NEF's investment strategy.
4. Customer Relations
   • Maintain communication with clients to foster good client relations.
   • Facilitate proper project document submission for governance regarding project progress appraisal.
   • Participate in Steering Committees and Boards of various projects/businesses.
5. Investment Management
   • Manage the implementation of investments process for maximum return on investment.
   • Monitor disbursement in accordance with NEF processes.
   • Manage relationships with relevant project stakeholders, partners, and lead promoters.

Qualification Requirements

B.Com Hons Degree with specialization in Accounting and/or Business Finance. CA (SA) or MBA is an advantage.

Experience / Skills Required

• Minimum of eight years' experience in a deal-making environment.
• Minimum of three years of people management experience.
• Experience in due diligence analysis and financial modelling tools.
• Project management skills.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Judgement and decision-making capabilities.
• Problem-solving and learning agility.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships and engage with diverse stakeholders.

The NEF is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will give preference to candidates from designated groups and persons with disabilities. Should you not receive feedback from NEF within 2 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.