Job Description
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to undertake due diligence on the asset, geography, market, competitive environment, regulatory environment, engineering & technical matters, operational requirements and funding alternatives
- Liaise with internal and external resources as necessary to verify information presented and ensure that commercial, operational and financial assumptions are reasonable
- Prepare, audit and review comprehensive three-statement financial models to project business performance and conduct sensitivity analyses in order to assess potential returns to DP World
- Work alongside business units and regional offices in reviewing business plans and stress-testing them for variances in key operational assumptions
- Prepare valuation analysis of a potential opportunity by applying a variety of techniques including discounted cash flow, comparable companies and comparable transactions
- Prepare a risk matrix which articulates key risks identified within each project / transaction and mitigating actions (e.g., value adjustment, contractual protections)
- Prepare and review project briefs and presentations to secure internal approvals
- Assist in the review and negotiation of term sheets and transaction documentation covering, among others, tenders, concessions, financings, share purchase agreements and shareholders agreements
- Oversee and manage the overall process within the required timeframe to ensure key deadlines are met
- Assist in selection and appointment of external resources including for legal, tax, financial, commercial and technical due diligence, as necessary
- Assist Treasury team in securing financing for projects including preparation of financial models with appropriate covenants to share with third-party lenders
- Regular monitoring of completed investments including preparation of Post Investment Reviews
- Overtime develop a good business acumen, understanding of our various businesses and strategy
- Continuously ensure compliance with the department policies and procedures used at Head Office and Regional Offices
- Assist in other corporate-level initiatives as required, such as supporting the development of regional and corporate strategy
- Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviours in harmony with DP World’s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies
- Perform other related duties as assigned
JOB CONTEXT
The Corporate Finance & Business Development team is responsible for ensuring financial prudence across all significant investment-related decisions undertaken by the Group.
Role involves evaluation of potential investments from a strategic and commercial perspective, undertaking due diligence, valuation, structuring and assessing the underlying risks and steps to address those risks.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree; and
- Professional qualification in accountancy or finance (such as CPA/CIMA/CFA/CMA/ACA/ACCA etc)
- 10-12 years total corporate finance work experience with a track record of closing M&A transactions working within a corporate strategy role, or at an reputable investment bank / advisory firm or BIG 4 professional services firm
- Excellent Financial Modelling capabilities and familiarity with working on MS Powerpoint / MS Word is essential.
- Working with Bloomberg, FactSet, Capital IQ databases is desirable
- Experience in the ports or general infrastructure investment industry, with an ability to demonstrate an understanding of the value of asset intensive, long life, cash generative businesses
- Very strong analytical skills
- High attention to details and ability to multitask
- Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision
- Effective business communication skills and fluency in written & spoken English
- Proficiency in one additional language besides English desireable
- Decisive thinker with the ability to analyze and understand information using insights to effectively make informed decisions
- Proven ability to work collaboratively, consultatively and inclusively with a range of people
