Investment Banking Associate, EDC Cote d'Ivoire

 JOB PURPOSE 
To execute businesses in the areas of project finance, mergers & acquisition, equity and debt capital markets as well as structured finance of the assigned hub including inter alia:
▪    To assist private and public companies in their external growth operations (sale and/or acquisition of companies, equity investments, etc.) 
▪    To advise top management or decision-makers (managers, shareholders, etc.) in the context of the mobilization of financial resources (debt, equity or quasi-equity) through complex financial arrangements 
▪    To assist various clients on financial issues. Infrastructure financing in PPP transactions.
JOB CONTEXT 
▪    Work in the Anglophone/Francophone hub to execute investment banking transactions (financial advisory, corporate finance and capital market deals).
▪    The incumbent is frequently requested to provide financial reliable information and analysis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
▪    Prepare pitch books, proposals, term sheets, mandate letters, memorandums, teasers and marketing materials.
▪    Assist the Coverage bankers in marketing as and when required.
▪    Undertake advanced financial analysis and modelling using Excel or other tools, where required.
▪    Assist in due diligence and execution of transactions.
▪    Assist and support in transaction structuring.
▪    Develop a knowledge of specific sectors over time.
▪    Developing relationships with clients including gaining a good knowledge of the client’s businesses, economic drivers, market and sector requirements in order to ensure advice is relevant and commercial.
▪    Source, establish market inference and interpret market data/information using valuation methodologies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Experience & Qualifications  
▪    Minimum experience of 4-6 years in Investment Banking / Private Equity 
▪    Bachelor’s/master’s degree in Banking, Finance, Economics or related field
Skills, Capabilities & attributes 
▪    Superior written and oral communication skills.
▪    Proficient in all Microsoft Office Tools.
▪    Numeracy skills.
▪    Attention to details.
▪    Curious, adaptable, rigorous and proactive.
▪    Good presentation skills.
▪    Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
▪    Highly motivated.
▪    Strong valuation skills.
▪    Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving skills (incl. inter alia financial challenges associated with complex operations).
▪    Excellent knowledge of project finance (Infrastructure, PPP and large industrial/real estate projects).
▪    Strong analytical skills and ability to conceptualize financial issues to define and propose pragmatic solutions.