Investment Director, Project Finance

Description

The Investment Director role is to provide leadership, management, and technical support to ensure effective execution of Africa50 PF equity /quasi equity investments.

Principal Responsibilities

* Work across all the infrastructure sectors
* Develop a strong pipeline of investment opportunities through anticipating market trends and employing

sector/country knowledge

* Execute A50’s project finance investments with a strong focus on achieving high IRRs
* Have a good understanding and the ability to structure investments across the financing spectrum from

senior lending to equity

* Lead negotiation for investment documents (shareholders, share purchase, share subscription, put, loan,

inter-creditor and other agreements)

* Develop a thorough understanding of the power, transport, ICT, health, fintech and utilities sectors,

including markets, major operators and technologies

* Have a good understanding of growth equity and debt financing, policy issues, and privatizations
* Build and maintain strong relationships with local/regional/global infrastructure companies, banking and

multilateral partners, suppliers and government officials to further develop the sector, to build consensus

around investment proposals

* Lead and manage project teams, mentor and develop junior staff

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

* Significant relevant work experience: At least 10 years of experience of private equity or growth equity

investing

* Knowledge of overall infrastructure sector trends; experience in emerging markets especially Africa is a plus
* Strong business development and client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on clients’ needs

effectively and identify potential business partners

* Ability to build relationships with stakeholders, co-investors, government officials, regulators and customers
* Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential investee companies,

as well as financial and technical partners

* Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural

backgrounds; living experience in emerging countries is a plus

* Experience of successfully mentoring and developing junior investment staff.

Academic And Professional Qualifications

* Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or equivalent
* MBA, MSc or equivalent qualification is a plus

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

* Deep understanding of how minority equity / quasi equity investments are structured and executed
* Strong understanding of equity investments
* Sound knowledge of legal, commercial, tax and regulatory matters
* Fluent English (French is a plus)

BEHAVIOURAL/INTERPERSONAL COMPETENCIES

* Interest in Africa50’s mission, strategy and values
* Culturally sensitive and able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds
* Strong negotiation skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Able to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels
* Ability to lead, manage, mentor and develop staff
* Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standards
* Willingness to travel extensively
* Genuine commitment to sustainable development
* Clarity of thought and action

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