Project Finance Manager | Infrastructure & Energy Advisory

Part of nGAGE Talent Limited; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

nGAGE Talent is seeking a senior transaction professional to lead the execution of project finance and financial advisory mandates in Cape Town. You will drive end-to-end transactions from origination to close and mentor a growing team.

You will build and challenge financial models, assess risks and financing structures, and present recommendations to sponsors, lenders, and investors. You will foster strong client relationships and contribute to business development across Africa.

Formación

• CA(SA), CFA or equivalent finance qualification preferred.
• Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong background in project finance, corporate finance, investment banking, or financial advisory.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the execution of project finance and financial advisory mandates.
• Drive transaction processes from origination through financial close.
• Support transaction structuring and strategic decision‑making.
• Build, review, and challenge complex financial models.
• Oversee valuation, feasibility, and commercial analysis activities.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Act as a trusted advisor throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Conocimientos

Transaction execution

Client relationships

Business development

Team leadership

Financial modelling

Stakeholder coordination

Financial analysis

Educación

CA(SA), CFA or equivalent

Finance/Economics/Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution

• Lead the execution of project finance and financial advisory mandates.
• Drive transaction processes from origination through financial close.
• Support transaction structuring and strategic decision‑making.
• Ensure successful delivery of multiple concurrent mandates.

Financial Modelling & Analysis

• Build, review, and challenge complex financial models.
• Oversee valuation, feasibility, and commercial analysis activities.
• Evaluate project risks, sensitivities, and financing structures.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Act as a trusted advisor throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Engage directly with sponsors, lenders, investors, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and delivery excellence.

Business Development

• Support new business origination and proposal development.
• Contribute to client acquisition and growth initiatives.
• Identify opportunities within existing client portfolios.
• Assist in expanding the firm's market presence across Africa.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor junior team members.
• Review work outputs and provide technical guidance.
• Manage resources across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative team environment.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with investors, lenders, sponsors, legal advisors, and technical consultants.
• Coordinate due diligence and transaction requirements.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders throughout transaction execution.

Requirements

Qualifications

• CA(SA), CFA, or equivalent finance qualification preferred.
• Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Strong background in project finance, corporate finance, investment banking, or financial advisory.
• Demonstrated transaction execution experience across infrastructure, energy, or industrial sectors.
• Proven experience managing teams and leading projects.
• Track record of managing client relationships and delivering high-quality advisory services.

Technical Skills

• Advanced financial modelling capabilities.
• Strong understanding of project finance structures and funding mechanisms.
• Experience with valuation methodologies and commercial analysis.
• Ability to evaluate and challenge complex financial assumptions and outputs.

Professional Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Commercially astute with strong business judgement.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Able to work effectively in a fast‑paced, transaction‑driven environment.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
• Relationship‑focused and client‑centric.
• Confident in senior stakeholder engagements.
• Highly organised and detail‑oriented.
• Proactive, driven, and solutions‑focused.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.