Associate Director

Synergy Consulting, Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm is looking for a Sr. Associate / Associate Director in Johannesburg to lead on-ground delivery of transactions and design finance solutions for clients. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a Master's in Finance, with strong understanding of project finance. This role involves significant client interaction and leadership of multicultural teams, offering fixed plus performance bonus and medical aid benefits.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Medical Aid

Mobile Reimbursements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with international/local banks, developers/investors/funds or similar financial institutions is an asset.
• Experience in infrastructure/project finance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-ground delivery of transactions and coordinate with all stakeholders.
• Design and develop finance solutions for clients.
• Deliver independently and review work of the team for client requirements.
• Negotiate with project stakeholders.
• Gather, review, and analyze information to deliver client requirements.

Skills

Understanding of Project Finance & PPP

Ability to review projects/finance documents

Strong relationships in the SADC region

Ability to develop great relationships with client teams

Proficiency in the English language

Education

Master’s in Finance

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Associate / Associate Director

Location: Johannesburg | Mode: On-Site (5 days / week)

Benefits: Fixed + Performance Bonus + Medical Aid + Mobile Reimbursements

Overview

Lead on-ground delivery of transactions, coordinate with all stakeholders, design and develop finance solutions for clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-ground delivery of transactions and coordinate with all stakeholders.
• Design and develop finance solutions for clients.
• Deliver independently (and/or) review work of the team for the client’s requirements.
• Review/understand complex financial models, describe outputs of scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Review business valuations/investment analysis through due diligence and valuation exercises.
• Review/understand, provide inputs on financing structures using debt and equity instruments to ensure optimal capital structure and bankability.
• Conduct/review contract analysis for project financing structures.
• Review reports, information memoranda, summaries, and presentations.
• Negotiate with project stakeholders.

Team Management

• Work in multicultural environments and multidisciplinary teams.
• Guide and train junior team members.

Client Interaction

• Gather, review, and analyze information and deliver client requirements.
• Discuss aspects of the financing structures with clients, off-takers, lenders, etc.
• Network with clients to receive feedback and support, identify and overcome challenges.

Business Development

• Responsible for advisory business development in SADC countries.
• Participate in business development meetings/conversations and identify clients’ needs.

Educational Qualifications

• Master’s in Finance.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with international/local banks, developers/investors/funds or similar financial and corporate advisory institutions is an asset.
• Experience in infrastructure/project finance is preferred.

Required Skills

• Understanding of Project Finance & PPP.
• Ability to review projects/finance documents to assess commercial and contractual implications.
• Strong relationships in the SADC region with government entities, developers, lending institutions, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to develop great relationships with client teams.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Senior Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Consulting