Responsibilities

• Craft and execute a visionary financing strategy, aligning with the company’s ambitious objectives.
• Champion corporate fundraising initiatives, securing equity and debt with finesse and strategic insight.
• Innovate capital sourcing, tapping into a diverse pool of venture capital, private equity, banks, and developmental institutions.
• Balance the scales of risk, cost, and liquidity to optimize the company’s financial backbone.
• Engage in high-stakes financial policy development, managing capital structure and risk with a masterful touch.
• Spearhead financial partnerships, crafting compelling proposals and overseeing due diligence to forge strong alliances.
• Ensure seamless compliance and registration, meeting the meticulous standards of financing partnerships.
• Mentor and cultivate a team of financial professionals, leading by example in a fast-paced and analytical environment.

Qualifications

• An MBA in Finance or Business Administration, or a related field, demonstrating your academic prowess.
• At least 7 years of experience in a top-tier investment banking environment, with a focus on corporate finance or capital markets (DCM or ECM).
• Proven track record of successful capital and debt raising on the African continent.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, strategic thinking, and a detail-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, with the agility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication prowess, both orally and in writing, with an impressive presentational skill set.
• Self-motivated and independent, yet collaborative, able to forge robust internal and external relationships.