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Deal Origination and Structuring Officer ESATAL (1122) [Ebene, Mauritius]
POSTED BY: Trading and Development Bank
REF:TDB 2018
Date Published:Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Date of Expiration:Monday, October 13, 2025
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 Mauritius | EBENE, MAURITIUS in Mauritius |
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| DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS
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| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Requisition ID 1122
Posted 04/11/2025
Closing 11 May 2025.
Department - Asset Management – Mauritius
Duty Station Ebene, Mauritius.
BACKGROUND
Established in 1985, the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) is a multilateral, treaty-based, investment-grade development finance institution, with 41 sovereign and institutional shareholders and assets of approximately USD 10 billion. TDB Group currently serves 25 economies in eastern, southern, and western Africa regions, with the mandate to foster trade, regional economic integration, and sustainable development. For more information, visit www.tdbgroup.org.
TDB Group is active in asset management, notably in the trade finance asset class, where it has a specialized asset management subsidiary, ESATAL, which promotes the development and regional integration of the African continent through special purpose trade finance funds that offer attractive risk-adjusted returns to investors seeking to make a positive impact on the African continent.
In line with its growth strategy, TDB Group is looking for self-motivated and results-oriented professionals to join its asset management subsidiary, ESATAL. Interested and qualified candidates who are nationals of TDB's member states are therefore invited to apply for the subject position.
JOB SUMMARY
The Deal Origination and Structuring Officer supports TDB Group's asset management subsidiary, ESATAL in originating and structuring trade finance transactions for its funds' products. Drawing on a robust background in originating and structuring trade finance in Africa, the Deal Origination and Structuring Officer will: (i) originate and source deals both as primary and secondary, (ii) structure them and implement TDB's robust credit analysis process, as they present to the Investment Committee for approval and disbursement.
The position holder is responsible for growing deal flow and disbursements of the trade finance funds across Africa.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
1. Identify and source trade finance opportunities across Africa that align with the expected returns and risk appetite of TDB's Trade Finance Funds.
2. Perform in-depth credit analysis on transactions and develop comprehensive investment papers that clearly articulate findings and recommendations.
3. Negotiate terms, financial and non-financial covenants, security packages, and other key components of transactions with prospective clients and partners.
4. Develop and utilize financial models to assess the resilience of cash flows and evaluation investment viability.
5. Prepare and present the investment opportunity to the investment committee for approval.
6. Constantly manage an active pipeline of opportunities for investments.
7. Travel as required.
8. Attend conferences and investor meetings as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCES
1. A master's degree or equivalent in Banking, Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
2. A relevant professional certification or license from internationally accredited bodies would be an added advantage.
3. A minimum of 5 - 8 years of relevant experience in trade finance, corporate lending and/or structuring on the African continent.
4. Deep understanding of trade finance and good negotiation skills.
5. Investing in Funds or experience in working with Fund or Fund service providers is a plus.
6. Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills including financial modelling and the ability to analyze financial statements.
7. Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve measure results.
8. Must be detail oriented but flexible to work in a fast-paced environment; and
9. A team player with good communication skills.
10. Fluency in English is a requirement. Knowledge of another official language of TDB Group's member states (French) would be an added advantage.
Duty Station
The duty station is Ebene, Mauritius.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested and qualified candidates should express their interest by submitting their applications by 11 May 2025.
The application package should include a cover letter, resume, resume, academic and professional certificates, full contact address, and three reference names and addresses.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further processing. TDB is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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