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Senior Investment Associate/ Investment Associate Role, Africa50 IAF [Casablanca]
POSTED BY: Africa 50
REF:AFRICA50-043
Date Published:Thursday, November 10, 2022
Date of Expiration:Tuesday, May 9, 2023 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 Morocco | CASABLANCA in Morocco |
| INDUSTRY |
| DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS
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| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
DESCRIPTION
Background
Africa50 is a pan-African infrastructure investment platform that contributes to Africa's growth by developing and investing in bankable projects, catalyzing public sector capital, and mobilizing private sector funding.
Africa50 is a pan-African infrastructure investment platform that contributes to Africa's growth by developing and investing in bankable projects, catalyzing public sector capital, and mobilizing private sector funding.
The Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (“IAF” or the "Fund") is a new pan-African infrastructure private equity fund established with a vision to positively contribute to economic growth and development of the African continent, and a goal of investing profitably, responsibly, and sustainably in infrastructure projects and services. The Fund is sponsored by Africa50, anchored by African institutional investors, and is targeting like-minded Investors whose interests and investments in Africa are aligned. The Fund is managed by an experienced Investment Team, with an Investment Committee deeply rooted in Africa and with strong expertise on the continent.
The Fund is conceived to be a 12-year closed-ended fund targeting US$500 million of capital commitments to be raised over multiple closings, and investing in target sectors including Power & Energy, Transport & Logistics, Water & Sanitation, and Digital & Social infrastructure.
The IAF makes private equity investments into late-stage projects, growth companies and platform businesses, alongside lead sponsors and entrepreneurs.
PURPOSE OF ROLE
The Senior Investment Associate / Investment Associate's role is to support the team’s Senior/Investment Directors and the CEO and Senior Partner of the Fund in providing management and technical support to ensure the effective execution and performance of IAF investment transactions.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Work across a wide range of infrastructure sectors including power, midstream gas, transportation, water, digital and social infrastructure
2. Contribute to all aspects of the investment process from origination, due diligence, and execution to portfolio management
3. Evaluate prospective investment opportunities across several markets
4. Supervise and check the building of complex financial models, and provide training and support for junior members of the investment team
5. Participate in the preparation of deal presentations and investment memos and other investment documentation
6. Develop a strong pipeline of investment opportunities through anticipating market trends and employing sector/country knowledge
7. Execute IAF’s equity investments into financially closed projects as well as platforms and growth opportunities, with a strong focus on achieving commensurate risk adjusted returns
8. Participate in negotiations for investment documents (Shareholders Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, project debt agreements and other relevant agreements) and manage transaction documentation and execution
9. Build and maintain strong relationships with local/regional/global infrastructure companies, sponsors, banks, multilateral institutions, and external consultants to further develop the sector
10. Monitor current portfolio companies and perform analysis of potential exit opportunities
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB |
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Required background
1. Focused and rigorous 4+ years prior experience in private equity investing or investment banking at a top investment bank (M&A, Power & Utilities, Telecommunications/Digital, or Leveraged Finance experience preferred)
2. Prior equity investment role on multiple live completed transactions is a must
3. Demonstrated academic excellence
4. Undergraduate degree from a top tier academic institution
5. MBA or MSc Finance from top tier school, or equivalent
6. Strong commitment to Africa - whether it be origin or a demonstrated long-term interest/focus in developing a career in Africa
Essential Qualities
1. Positive attitude
2. Integrity
3. Indefatigable work ethic – this role will regularly require late nights/weekends/travel
4. Self-starter / high levels of personal initiative
5. Strong sense of urgency
6. Ability to work in a team environment often under pressure
7. Clarity of thought and action
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
1. Knowledge of overall infrastructure sector trends; experience in emerging markets (especially Africa) is a plus
2. Solid knowledge of accounting, finance and valuation including prior experience of company valuation and financial analysis
3. Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail
4. Technical understanding of the power, utilities, transport, and ICT sectors is a plus
5. Experience in project structuring for both equity and debt investments, including the understanding of private equity structures, and other legal, tax and regulatory matters in infrastructure investing
6. Strong deal sourcing and relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on prospective investee’s needs effectively to identify potential business partners; ability to interact and drive negotiations with senior members at counterparties, potential investees, and other parties
7. Superb organizational and deal management capabilities – ability to multitask is critical
8. Strong ability to negotiate with multiple counterparties and wield influence in a professional manner
9. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with sponsors, partners, and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds; living experience in emerging countries is a plus
10. Fluent English (French is a plus)
HOW TO APPLY
We kindly request that only people meeting all the profile's criteria highlighted above apply to this position. We will contact the shortlisted candidates within four weeks maximum.
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