Principal Debt Officer

Telebest; Durban; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Durban is seeking a Principal Debt Officer. This role involves supporting the Chief Investment Officer, leading debt transactions, and developing financial structures. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in finance and strong credit skills. The position offers opportunities for leadership and mentoring within the team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in lending environment, corporate finance or similar field.
• Understanding of corporate finance principles.
• Familiarity with regulations in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Investment Officer in crafting the business plan.
• Lead the origination and execution of debt transactions.
• Develop financial structures for complex transactions.
• Coordinate with specialists in various functional areas.
• Prepare and present investment reports to decision-making committees.
• Conduct industry and market research to guide business efforts.

Skills

Strong credit skills

Due diligence

Financial modelling

Financial structuring

Education

B Com Honours, Post Graduate Diploma, CFA, MBA or similar qualification

Job description

Overview

Our client has an opportunity available for a Principal Debt Officer based in Durban.

Requirements

• B Com Honours, Post Graduate Diploma, CFA, MBA or similar qualification.


• 10+ years’ experience in lending environment, development finance, management consulting, corporate finance or similar field.


• Strong credit skills, due diligence, financial modelling & structuring capabilities.


• Understanding of corporate finance principles.


• Familiarity with regulations in the industry.


• Demonstrable value-add through operational or strategic oversight in investee companies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Investment Officer in crafting and executing the company’s business and action plan.


• Lead the identification, selection, origination and execution of debt and quasi-debt transactions.


• Develop creative and appropriate financial structures for complex transactions, assessing and structuring transactions.


• Coordinate with experts or specialists in areas like environmental, social and governance, technical, legal, and risk functions.


• Lead and coordinate the preparation and presentation of investment reports to the various decision-making committees of the company.


• Lead industry and market research to guide the business origination and execution effort, aligned with the Fund’s investment criteria and mandate.


• Maintain knowledge of the debt portfolio.


• Play a significant role in representing and promoting the company through developing key relationships in the private sector and the development communities.


• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and support to junior team members.


• Perform any other duty assigned by the CIO or CEO.