Project Finance Infrastructure Advisory Manager

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day transaction execution, leading financial modelling and analysis, supporting client delivery, coordinating stakeholders and contributing to business development initiatives. The role requires a high degree of independence, strong technical capability and a genuine interest in the infrastructure sector.

Qualifications / Certifications required

• CASA, CFA or finance-related bachelor's degree
• Financial modelling certification beneficial

Experience required

• 3-5 years project finance experience
• Experience in project finance advisory, infrastructure transactions, debt raising, refinancing and/or PPP transactions
• Experience across energy, water, and transport sectors

Responsibilities of role

The successful candidate will have an execution-focused project finance dealmaker role within the team and be responsible for the following activities on a day-to-day basis:

Project Management

• Manage multiple workstreams and engagements to ensure deadlines are met with accuracy and efficiency;
• Coordinate with client teams, providers of finance, legal advisers and other project stakeholders to ensure efficient workflow;
• Take ownership of day-to-day transaction execution; and
• Support senior team members in managing overall engagement delivery.

Financial Modelling

• Build financial models based on industry best practice;
• Translate requirements of project agreements into the financial models;
• Develop realistic scenarios and sensitivity analysis and interpretation thereof in the context of the project;
• Run sensitivities for investors and lenders as required;
• Prepare outputs and analysis for investors, lenders and clients as required; and
• Coordinate with model auditors to ensure structural integrity, tax and accounting compliance.

Project Finance

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of limited recourse funding structures;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the infrastructure market and a strong interest in developing sector specialisation;
• Demonstrate an understanding of public-private partnerships;
• Support / advise clients in raising finance for infrastructure projects;
• Prepare necessary project marketing materials including but not limited to information memoranda, teasers etc., as well as other materials for potential investors and lenders;
• Support the preparation and negotiation of term sheets; and
• Review and analyse commercial agreements and financing documentation.

Infrastructure mergers and acquisitions

• Leading the compilation of key transaction documentation including teasers, information memoranda, management presentations, bid documentation and investment committee papers.
• Support clients on acquisition, disposal and strategic review mandates in the infrastructure sector; and
• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate input from relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Proposals

• Prepare proposals and pitch materials;
• Support and manage internal risk assessments, compliance processes and engagement setup; and
• Contribute to business development initiatives and market research.

Team Contribution

• Supervise, support and review the work of associates and junior team members;
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team environment; and
• Support knowledge sharing and capability development within the team.

Skill sets required

• Advanced Excel skills;
• Financial modelling skills;
• Awareness of AI capabilities and a drive for improving efficiency;
• Good interpersonal and client relationship skills;
• Problem solving capabilities;
• Attention to detail and an ability to perform critical self-review of outputs;
• A desire to build on commercial and industry knowledge;
• Negotiation skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to write succinct, well-structured reports and client communications;
• Passion for the development of South Africa and the African continent;
• A well-organised and self-directed individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organisation;
• Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets and objectives strong time management skills;
• Ability to run independently with projects when necessary;
• Project and client management skill;
• Conflict management skill;
• Thrive in an unstructured environment where each day is different;
• A highly motivated, confident individual with presence;
• Highly rated with strong academic credentials; and
• A proactive and dynamic team player, who works effectively under pressure.