Associate Director, IDFG, Africa

Standard Chartered; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking an Associate Director for its Infrastructure & Development Finance Group in London. The role involves advising clients on strategic corporate actions, managing project finance transactions in Africa, and requires strong analytical skills and relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience or degree/postgraduate qualification from a top-tier institution.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both in teams and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support Infrastructure & Development Finance Group colleagues in strategy formulation.
• Manage implementation of Project Export Finance business strategy.
• Participate in origination and execution of transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial evaluation

Excel skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree/postgraduate qualification from a top-tier institution

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an Associate Director, Infrastructure & Development Finance Group, Africa to join our team at Standard Chartered Bank in London.

Key Responsibilities

1. To be a trusted advisor and partner of choice for our clients’ strategic corporate actions:
2. Support Infrastructure & Development Finance Group (“IDFG”) colleagues and Regional Heads to formulate strategy for the business in the context of the overall client strategy across the region.
3. Support the Project Export Finance (PEF) Regional Heads to manage the implementation of the PEF business strategy.
4. Build trusted relationships with Sponsors, Promoters, and Banks/Financial Institutions.
5. Build origination and execution capabilities as well as local regulatory knowledge across major markets.
6. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clients and markets to support the team’s strategic dialogue with clients.
7. Support deal execution for Project Finance transactions in Africa.
8. Participate in both origination and execution of transactions, from pitch to closing.
9. Participate in the origination and execution of debt & advisory transactions, including structuring, arranging, negotiating, due diligence, and drafting documents.
10. Perform financial and sensitivity analyses using industry-relevant methodologies.
11. Understand credit risks associated with financing and ensure they are appropriately mitigated to protect the Bank’s interests.
12. Keep abreast of emerging sectors and regulatory developments in the project financing landscape and opportunities within the African market.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience or degree/postgraduate qualification from a top-tier institution.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Solid financial evaluation and Excel skills.
• Ability to work effectively both in teams and independently.
• Strong work ethics, attention to detail, and a passion for excellence.
• Ability to deliver under time pressure.
• Proven track record of teamwork.
• Language: Business-level English.