Investment Director, Infrastructure Acceleration Fund

il y a 2 semaines

Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Maroc Africa50 Group Temps plein 900 000  - 1 200 000  par an
  • Location: Casablanca, Morocco

Description
The Investment Director role is to provide leadership, management, and technical support to ensure the effective execution of Africa50 IAF equity andquasi equity investments.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Work across all the infrastructure sectors
  • Develop a strong pipeline of investment opportunities by anticipating market trends and employing sector/country knowledge
  • Execute Africa50'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, with a 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, and 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 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 Group and IAF'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

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

Application
If you are interested in this position, Click Here to Apply.

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

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