Analyst, Investment at CA Global

CA Global Headhunters is an Africa-focused Recruitment company offering permanent, interim, executive, retained and contract jobs in Africa across a spectrum of industry sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Analyst, Investment (Syndication) (Investment / Private Equity)

Reference: LIP
Location: Lagos

Responsibilities
Research:

Conduct industry and market research
Conduct pricing analysis, including primary and secondary market pricing; prepare regular pricing reports for syndicated deals in various regional markets
Undertake research and analysis on prospective transactions, clients, companies and industries to identify financial trends and potential deals.
Assist with all due diligence related activities as required.

Loan Syndication:

Proactively works with senior Syndications staff to syndicate loans and/or manage syndicated loans Assist with development of pitch book, presentations and proposals to potential clients for syndicated Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA) roles.
Assist with preparation of syndication materials including, Mandate letter, Teasers and Project Information Memorandum
Assist with conducting deal specific market soundings and development of lists of prospective banks for syndications
Assisting and managing transaction-related Q&A/due diligence questions from investors/lenders Assist with negotiating commercial and legal agreements on loans
Setting up, managing and maintaining data sites for syndicated transactions
Develop and maintain effective relationships with counterparts in investment departments, treasury department, legal, financial operations, and/or trust funds and with investors
Maintain database of pipeline deals and syndication loan portfolio
Interfacing with lender’s counsel and consultants for syndication-related matters

Financial Modelling:

Developing and/or interpreting financial models, including conducting of the relevant financial analysis and risk assessment on projects being contemplated.

Deal Origination, Appraisal and Execution Support:

Assist with conducting the due diligence/KYC and credit checks on prospective counterparties and/or projects.
Review company, economic and financial information for new transactions.
Assist with the preparation of transactions related documents including Mandate letters, Investment Memoranda, engagement letters, proposals, term sheets etc.) for Syndication transactions being contemplated.
Assist with evaluation of the feasibility of projects including the ability to construct and evaluate detailed project-finance type, cash flow projections using excel
Provide support to the remainder of the team as required.

Market Intelligence and specialist knowledge:

Develop and regularly update the syndication unit’s pitch book/ brochure
Keep abreast of external trends and developments relating to syndication loans and Debt Capital Market.
Develop a quarterly bulletin as a means of keeping the organization aware/ informed of the external market trends and the syndication unit activities.
Provide support during all phases of developing new syndication product(s) and other new debt mobilization initiatives.

Requirements
Education:

A strong first degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Economics from a recognised university.
Relevant advanced degree e.g. Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Investment or a related field of study is an added advantage.
Relevant finance-related certification(s) is/are an added advantage.

Experience:

3 years of work experience with at least 2 years of experience in loan syndication, direct investment or financial advisory functions preferably with a leading international bank or similar development/international financial institution.
Relevant certifications related to finance is an added advantage.

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