To evaluate and present applications for funding and structure deals that contribute towards SBU objectives and industry development goals. This would include performing the complex financial and / or technical and / or marketing due diligence functions, as well as leading a due diligence team and ensuring risk identification and mitigation.
Financial / Shareholder Returns
- Evaluate and effectively structure transactions with detailed application of IDC financing instruments.
- Ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.
Internal / Operational Processes
Evaluate applications for finance (financial, technical and marketing disciplines)Deal structuring - Designing and negotiating the financial and legal relationship between the client and IDC for the specific deal.Risk identification and mitigation.Leading of due diligence teams on high value / complex transactions.Deal optimization - ensuring that the deal is aligned with the strategic objectives of the unit and will contribute to meeting industry development goals.Support the development and implementation of strategies or action plans to drive the SBU’s strategic objectives.Account management function up to first draw.Prepare well-written and motivated reports for presentation to the relevant Credit and other committees as required.Conduct peer reviews on all due diligence disciplines.Training, mentoring and coaching of Business Analysts and DealmakersProvide advice to Business Analysts and Dealmakers in the handling of enquiries and applications.Customer Focus Stakeholder Management
To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the processrequirements related to any specific deal / transaction.Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision ofclient service excellence.Learning, Leadership People Growth
Provide team leadership in transactions during due diligence.Manage own development to enhance own competencies.Participate in knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional.Coaching and mentoring team members.Qualifications
Minimum qualification : relevant commercial or technical Honours Degree or equivalentKnowledge Experience
8-10 years’ related experience, of which 8 years should be in deal assessment as well asclosing of transactions (i.e. management of approved deals up to first drawdown, includingensuring timely conclusion of legal agreements).Declared competent in three due diligence disciplines (Marketing, Technical or Financial)Grounded in all three disciplinesTransaction leadership (complex deals)Knowledge in assessing all associated issues in a transaction (Legal, risks, etc.)Experience in peer reviewExperience in interpretation and analysis of financial statementsKnowledge of the market environment and technology landscapeKnowledge of financing instrumentsUnderstand and review models of proposed financial structuresCompetent in coaching and mentoring of team members.Technical / Functional Competencies
Financial acumenRisk identification and mitigationInvestment / Portfolio ManagementStakeholder Management and customer focusPlanning and organisingReport writing skillsBehavioural Competencies
Presentation and communication skillsNegotiation skillsRelationship Building and Networking skillsPersuading and Influencing skillsCoaching and MentoringLeading and Co-ordinatingIDC is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.