Associate Investment Officer -Public Private Partnership Transaction Advisory

International Finance Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment institution is seeking an Associate Investment Officer to lead advisory mandates in infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has a postgraduate degree and a minimum of six years' experience in project finance or similar fields. Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage client relationships are essential. This position involves overseeing project teams and participating in all phases of the project lifecycle, including market development and negotiation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in project finance, corporate finance, M&A, or private equity funds in infrastructure.
• Knowledge and experience in infrastructure transactions/PPPs advisory or project financing.
• Demonstrable client relationship skills and ability to focus on clients’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Implement advisory mandates and support business development.
• Contribute to client relationship development and project scoping.
• Manage teams working on sell-side PPP mandates.

Skills

Project finance

Client relationship management

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

MBA or equivalent Post-Graduate degree

Job description

Job title : Associate Investment Officer -Public Private Partnership Transaction Advisory

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : October 02, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

Role & Responsibilities

• The AIO’s work will involve the implementation of advisory mandates of a variety of types, and main tasks include support to business development, interactions with clients, hiring of consultants, preparing and potentially delivering presentations, elaboration of financial modeling, and overseeing technical due diligence. The AIO will participate in the transaction structuring and management of the bidding processes. Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
• Contribute to origination and marketing activities across Southern Africa (SA), supporting marketing activity in assigned countries / sectors, and that may include the preparation of pitch books, and collaboration with IFC regional management and WBG teams to identify opportunities based on country strategies and market creation potential.
• Support the development of client relationships, undertaking project scoping, as needed, to assess the feasibility of potential projects, and prepare commercial presentations, engage in mandate negotiation, etc., towards securing a strong portfolio.
• Prepare / review memos and documentation for the project’s internal approval and consultant procurement processes, and manage the project budget.
• Develop an understanding of the project-specific legal, regulatory, and / or financial impediments for private sector participation and, as appropriate, work closely with other parts of the WBG able to support regulatory framework development or enabling financing mechanisms.
• Lead the day-to-day management of the project’s teams working on sell-side PPP mandates, including review of technical outputs, documentation, and financial models.
• Develop transaction structure options for specific project(s), providing innovative solutions, and present the recommendations to IFC management and government clients.
• Participate in meetings with government clients and investors supporting the project lead.
• Support and manage the project(s) tendering process, including marketing activities, prequalification process, issuance of requests for proposals, selection, project award, and the final negotiation of project agreements leading to commercial closing.
• Develop, coach, motivate, and manage junior members of the team.
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of upstream activities in line with IFC 3.0 to create, deepen, and expand markets with the regional and global team from across IFC and the WBG.
• If required, support the SA Hub Lead on developing the sub-regional strategy, origination activities, etc.
• If required, support the Corporate Finance mandates, both in terms of origination and execution.
• Assist in other projects or strategy-related activities as the need may arise.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum Requirement : MBA or equivalent Post-Graduate degree in business, finance or economics and solid 6 years of experience gained either in project finance, corporate finance, M&A and privatizations, or private equity funds in infrastructure.
• The candidate’s experience will be assessed regarding the level to which the candidate applies and will include :
• Knowledge and experience in infrastructure transactions / PPPs advisory or project financing, preferably in Africa.
• Experience in business development, particularly in the preparation of background research, commercial proposals, and concept notes to seek project mandate approval.
• Demonstrate client relationship skills, track record, and ability to focus on clients’ needs effectively.
• Track record of contractual and / or financial closings of infrastructure transactions is preferred.
• Demonstration of understanding of aspirations, needs, and constraints of government officials, project developers, investors, and technical and legal consultants in the infrastructure space in Africa is preferred.
• Ability to manage teams, delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling in project finance, as well as structuring skills.

Demonstrated ability to :

• Multitask and operate under pressure.
• Independently develop financial models and sound financial analysis of the same.
• Structure or restructure transactions to look for prudent and sustainable risk sharing among all parties.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, both in written and oral form.
• Ability to operate in large, culturally diverse, and geographically dispersed teams.
• Ability to interact with consultants, government officials, and investors.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short notice and frequently, as required; and
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Portuguese or French is desirable