Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or closely related field
  
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience, of which at least three (3) years should have been obtained within the Private Sector department of a major international development finance institution and/or within a banking environment (including commercial or investment banking)
  
• Experience in investment transactions, with proven success in developing client relationships as well as sourcing, negotiating, structuring and executing investments
  
• Demonstrated quantitative, qualitative, financial analysis and financial modelling skills
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as sound business judgment to identify opportunities and drive business growth
  
• Sound financial analytical writing skills with focus on detail
  
• Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish is an added advantage.
  

Business Development

• Establishes and maintains relationships with partners including sponsors, MDBs/DFIs and commercial banks
  
• Establishes and maintains regular contact with existing partners in order to develop pipeline for current and future years
  
• Conducts business development missions to identify and qualify potential partners
  

Transaction Appraisal

• Conducts thorough appraisal/due diligence of new projects under consideration with a focus on financial institutions, trade finance and/or infrastructure projects
  
• Reviews and assesses all aspects of new projects (including financial viability, creditworthiness, development effectiveness, ESG, KYC and other internal requirements)
  

Stakeholder management and engagement

• Represents the institution at conferences, meetings, symposia, and other external events
  
• Ensures proper communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders
  

Carries out other tasks that are related to the job function, assigned by the Director, Business Development.