Investment Banker : Resource And Project Finance

Investment Banker: Resource and Project Finance

Locations: Sandton

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Today

Time left to apply: End Date: April 11 (3 hours left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: R-

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time. With over years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary:

Resource and Project Finance (RPF) sits within Absa's Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division and reports into the Head of CIB. The team is responsible for identifying, structuring, and executing RPF banking opportunities across Africa.

The Vice President (VP) role will report directly into the Head of RPF SA and be responsible for leading the structuring and execution of project finance transactions.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead role in the origination and execution of resource and project finance transactions.
2. Undertake detailed transaction due diligence, including the review and analysis of financial, legal, commercial, and technical reports.
3. Lead client/bank/advisor interaction and ensure the smooth running of transactions.
4. Support all areas of execution from origination to financial close in compliance with the Bank's risk appetite.
5. Preparation of term sheets and negotiation of loan documentation.
6. Preparation of the credit analysis and relevant documentation for review and approval by credit committees.
7. Preparation and presentation of marketing materials and pitching to target clients.
8. Cross-sell products from other areas of the Bank.
9. Assist with the portfolio management of existing transactions including credit reviews, redeterminations, waivers, and amendments.
10. Assist in delivering the strategy and promoting the profile of the Bank.
11. Manage, mentor, and develop more junior members of the team.

Qualifications:

1. University Degree or equivalent with professional qualifications.
2. 5-7+ years of experience in project finance.
3. Demonstrable understanding of typical structures used in project finance, structured trade and commodity finance, reserve based lending and corporate facilities.
4. In-depth knowledge of natural resources and energy, power, and renewable energy sectors.
5. Strong credit and financial analysis/financial modelling skills.
6. Good team player with an ability to work independently when required.
7. Strong communication skills - oral, written, and presentation.
8. Strong track record in delivering initiatives and solutions in a high-pressure environment.
9. Leadership experience in delivering timely, high-quality outcomes both independently and collaboratively in a small-team environment.

Education:

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of , preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank. Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.

About Us:

Absa Group Limited ("Absa Group") is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is one of Africa's largest diversified financial services groups. Absa Group offers an integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management, and insurance. Absa Group owns majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (Absa Bank Tanzania and National Bank of Commerce), Uganda, and Zambia and has insurance operations in Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zambia.

Absa also has representative offices in China, Namibia, Nigeria, and the United States, as well as securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support colleagues in the Czech Republic.