Structured Finance Senior Associate Bachelor Degree Job

Job Responsibilities


Works in the structured finance team to identify viable and bankable deals
Develops plans to achieve the Key Performance Indicator set for the business
Support the team lead in business development initiatives for the unit.
Seek opportunities to create new loans or principal investments, by leveraging contacts connections and referrals, etc.
Attend meetings with Borrowers/Investee companies to understand their needs and propose investment structure that meet such needs
Evaluate such investment opportunities, to ensure it fit with the overall investment strategy of the company.
Manage existing relationships for optimal performance, loan repayment and business continuity


Transaction Execution and Functions


Meet with prospective clients and design transaction structures based on the target company's needs and financial/legal position, legal/regulatory requirements as well as market conditions.
Conduct feasibility and viability analysis of proposed transactions; perform financial analysis and in-depth reviews and impact analysis;
Review/develop transaction documents & financial models prepared by potential clients/targets, to determine whether such businesses portend viable investment opportunities.
Prepare and make investment presentations to Investment Committee and ensure that loans and/or investments are managed and operated in line with terms upon which approval was obtained.
Liaise with internal teams, to ensure timely transaction completion and effective management of the investment.
Ensure that disbursement process is swiftly finalised and concluded, once necessary conditions are met


Education and Experience


Bsc Finance/ Economics/ Statistics and any other related field of academics
ACCA/ACA is an added advantage
Successful completion of Level 1 of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) programme would be an added advantage.
Minimum 8-10 years' cognate experience (banking).


Competencies/Skills


Commercial Banking Experience required
Strong analytical and financial modelling knowledge
Ability to think clearly in critical situations
Successful record of managing a large portfolio
Good analytical skills
Ability to multi-task and complete assignments with efficiency, adhering to deadlines
Excellent drafting and report writing skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with staff and partners at all levels.


Compensation and Benefits


Competitive and commensurate with experience