Senior Investment Analyst, Project Finance
Location:
Casablanca, Morocco
Description
Background
Africa50 is a pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager that contributes to Africa's growth by developing and investing in bankable projects, catalyzing public sector capital, and mobilizing private sector funding.
Africa50 has raised over US$938 million so far from 32 African governments, the African Development Bank, PIC, and two central banks, and intends to reach a target capitalization of US$3 billion. Africa50 has an independent investment process and seeks to generate commercial risk adjusted returns for its investments across four core infrastructure sectors: energy (including power generation and related parts of the value chain), midstream gas, transportation, and ICT.
The Project Finance Investment Team makes private equity investments into late-stage projects, growth companies and platform businesses, alongside lead sponsors and entrepreneurs.
Purpose of the Role
The Senior Investment Analyst role is to contribute to the investment team by providing core financial analysis/modelling, investment research, high quality investment memoranda and other materials and other required support to enable sound investment decisions.
Principal Responsibilities
Prepare rigorous financial analyses and build financial models to support investment decision making Conduct industry, market, and company research Prepare investment memoranda and other materials for internal and external audiences Develop a strong pipeline of investment opportunities through anticipating market trends and employing sector/country knowledge Provide live deal support on deal execution Participate in all aspects of the investment cycle including origination, screening, due diligence, execution, disbursement, and portfolio management Participate in negotiations for investment documents (SHA, SPA, debt documents and other agreements) Produce investment materials based on a thorough understanding of several infrastructure sectors, including power, transport, midstream gas, ICT, healthcare, education and fintech Develop an investment thesis, understand risks and produce investment materials to propose an investment to an Investment Committee Participate in due diligence process and commercial, strategic, operational, financial and legal due diligence Assess ESG and impact aspects of an investment Work with portfolio companies to create value for shareholders
Candidate Profile
Required background
Focused and rigorous 2 to 4 years prior experience in investment banking, private equity, DFI or similar global finance institution Prior equity investment experience on live completed transactions is a must Demonstrated academic excellence including a university degree from a Tier 1 institution
Essential Qualities
Positive attitude High integrity Strong work ethic Willingness to travel regularly High levels of personal initiative Clarity of thought and action Flexibility / adaptability to a fast-growing organization
Knowledge, skills and experience
Demonstrated experience in emerging markets, Africa a plus Understanding of the power, utilities, transport, and ICT sectors Understanding of project finance including deal structuring, project capital structures, and key documentation Strong financial modeling and analytical skills across sub sectors (power, midstream gas, transport, communications / digital infrastructure) Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English, French a plus) Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with sponsors, partners, and colleagues Culturally sensitive, able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds; living experience in emerging countries is a plus Prior knowledge of African infrastructure and relationships in Africa are a plus
Location
The role will be based in Casablanca, Morocco with flexible remote working arrangements.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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