Senior Investment Analyst, Infrastructure Acceleration Fund

* Location: Casablanca, Morocco

Description

The Senior Investment Analyst role is to contribute to the investment team by providing core financial analysis/modelling, investment research, high quality investment memoranda and other materials and required support to enable sound investment decisions.

Principal Responsibilities

* Prepare rigorous financial analyses and build financial models to support investment decision making
* Conduct industry, market, and company research
* Prepare investment memoranda and other materials for internal and external audiences
* Develop a strong pipeline of investment opportunities by anticipating market trends and employing sector/country knowledge
* Provide live deal support on deal execution
* Participate in all aspects of the investment cycle including origination, screening, due diligence, execution, disbursement, and portfolio management
* Participate in negotiations for investment documents (SHA, SPA, debt documents and other agreements)
* Produce investment materials based on a thorough understanding of several infrastructure sectors, including power, transport, midstream gas, ICT, healthcare, education and fintech
* Develop an investment thesis, understand risks and produce investment materials to propose an investment to an Investment Committee
* Participate in due diligence process and commercial, strategic, operational, financial and legal due diligence
* Assess ESG and impact aspects of an investment
* Work with portfolio companies to create value for shareholders

Candidate Profile

Required Background

* Focused and rigorous 2 to 4 years prior experience in investment banking, private equity, DFI or similar global finance institution
* Prior equity investment experience on live completed transactions is required
* Demonstrated academic excellence including a university degree

Essential Qualities

* Positive attitude
* High integrity
* Strong work ethic
* Willingness to travel regularly
* High levels of personal initiative
* Clarity of thought and action
* Flexibility and adaptability to a fast-growing organization

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

* Demonstrated experience in emerging markets, Africa a plus
* Understanding of the power, utilities, transport, and ICT sectors
* Understanding of project finance including deal structuring, project capital structures, and key documentation
* Strong financial modeling and analytical skills across sub sectors (power, midstream gas, transport, communications / digital infrastructure)
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English, French a plus)
* Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with sponsors, partners, and colleagues
* Culturally sensitive, able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds; living experience in emerging countries is a plus
* Prior knowledge of African infrastructure and relationships in Africa are a plus

Role location

The role will be based in Casablanca, Morocco with flexible remote working arrangements.

Application

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.