Fund Manager : Blended Finance

Land And Agricultural Bank Of South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to lead the development of innovative funding mechanisms that support the growth of agricultural initiatives. This role involves conceptualising and managing partnerships with both government and private sector stakeholders to create blended finance funds. You will play a crucial part in enhancing the financial viability of emerging farmers and agri-businesses in South Africa. If you are passionate about driving transformation and development in the agricultural sector, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial structuring and fund management.
• Strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and implement innovative funding mechanisms.
• Build and maintain relationships with fund partners and stakeholders.
• Manage fund operations and report on impact.

Skills

Relationship Management

Financial Structuring

Stakeholder Engagement

Grant Sourcing

Fund Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business

Master's Degree in a related field

Job description

Land Bank is South Africa's only specialist agricultural bank established to serve South African commercial and emerging farmers and bring specially designed financial services within their reach.

These services enable farmers to finance land, equipment, improve assets, and obtain production credit.

The Land Bank provides financial services that have moved with the times and continues to provide services to agri-business, constantly reviewing its offerings to ensure they match the needs of the industry.

As change has swept across the sector in South Africa, the socio-economic makeup of agriculture has altered, bringing new entrants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds onto the land. These new farmers face challenges in establishing sustainable agri-businesses across the agricultural value chain. Land Bank has been a commercial lifeline, offering appropriately designed financial products that facilitate personal and commercial viability in a sector vital to the sustainability of South Africa and its people.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To conceptualise, structure, develop, and manage/implement innovative funding mechanisms, structures, and partnerships with government and private sector external stakeholders to establish new blended finance funds that support profitable growth of the Bank's development and transformation reach.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Building and maintaining effective relationships with fund partners and stakeholders.
2. Sourcing grant and concessionary co-funding development funding lines to provide appropriate funding to support financing of development and transformation.
3. Implementing the funds and managing fund operations.
4. Reporting on Fund impact.