AD, Regional Head SSA & SEMED

cinfo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK is seeking a professional to coordinate fund investment activities across SSA and SEMED. The role requires a master's or bachelor's degree combined with significant investment experience, particularly in Africa, along with strong negotiation, relationship management, and quantitative skills. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication abilities and be adept at stakeholder management. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in impactful investments in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of fund investment experience with a solid track record.
• Proven ability to manage senior-level relationships.
• Excellent judgment and capacity to identify risks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fund investment activities in SSA and SEMED.
• Lead the structuring, negotiation, and execution of transactions.
• Monitor all investments and resolve any issues.

Skills

Fund investment selection

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Quantitative skills

Coaching and mentoring

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's with relevant experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Coordination of Fund Investment Activities in SSA and SEMED

• Be the go-to knowledge base in relation to fund investments in SSA and SEMED.
• Coordinate the Funds Team's activities in SSA and SEMED, irrespective of whether under direct responsibility of the AD (sector agnostic funds) or of that of the ADs responsible for another strategy (such as VC or Real Assets / Infrastructure).
• Maintain close relationship with EBRD's offices in SSA and SEMED.

Structuring and Execution

• Lead and oversee the structuring, negotiation (including review of legal documentation) and execution of transactions, working with fund managers, external counsel, fellow DFIs / MDBs and other investors, consultants and internal units as applicable, taking responsibility for all aspects of the investment cycle work and ensuring that all transaction risks are properly identified and articulated;
• Manage the resources and the workload of the transaction teams under the AD's supervision;
• Oversee the due diligence process ensuring it meets the Bank's standards;
• Ensure that all transactions under the AD's supervision are completed within the specified time frames to a high standard (including all internal memoranda and Board reports) and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.

Portfolio Monitoring

• Assume overall responsibility for the effective monitoring of all investments within the AD's responsibility, including the resolution of amendments, waivers and consents.
• Take the lead in maintaining or supervise the management of relationships with fund managers, fellow investors, etc.;
• Actively manage or supervise the resolution of any monitoring issues;
• Represent the Bank on Limited Partner Advisory Committees and at investor events.

Business Development

>Take a proactive role in marketing and business development efforts in the relevant area of responsibility to build strong and reputable market contacts;
• Represent and promote the Bank through developing key relationships with senior level counterparts, attend industry events, conferences, meetings with fund managers, government authorities, investors, organisations, donors and business communities;
• Supervise the screening of the investment proposal flow, liaise with other colleagues and teams within the Bank in order to identify sound and executable investments that meet the requirements of the Bank's mandate.

Staff Management

• Recruit, supervise, coach and guide junior bankers, (or provide active support) and involve them in all aspects of the investment cycle, ensure adequate quality of work and appropriate workload distribution amongst the transaction team members; contribute to their professional and competency development;
• Develop productive relationships within the organisation to able to work effectively in a country / sector matrix structure and in a multi-cultural working environment;
• Champion and role model the Bank's Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times.

Policy Dialogue

• In cooperation with relevant units within the Bank, contribute to the Bank's policy dialogue efforts in order to achieve the objectives defined in the relevant Country / Sector Strategy or Policy or Initiative.

Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge

Qualifications and Skills

• (i) Master's degree or (ii) Bachelor's degree together with relevant professional experience and / or additional professional qualification such as CFA.
• At least ten years of fund investment and fund manager selection experience with a solid investment track record, ideally in Africa.
• Gravitas and representation skills.
• Relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent judgement of personalities, ability to identify key risks and soft risk factors.
• Strong quantitative / numerical skills to interpret financial information.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Coaching, mentoring & leadership skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and under time pressure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Good command of the French language is an advantage.

Experience & Knowledge

• Extensive experience of fund selection and investment experience from an institutional investor, fund-of-funds or multilateral / national financial institution in such capacity.
• Proven investment track record.
• Network of fund manager relationships on the African continent.
• Proven ability to manage relationships at a senior level and effective guidance and supervision of transaction teams.

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

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