#Vacancy: SVP & Head, Financial Advisory Services Job at Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

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Job Title: SVP & Head, Financial Advisory Services

Company: Africa Finance Corporation ( AFC )

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA  

Experience: 15 years

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit  

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AFC (www.africafc.org) is an African-led multilateral development finance institution, established in 2007, with a mission to improve African economies by proactively developing and financing infrastructure, industrial and financial assets. With the aspiration to be the leading infrastructure financier on the continent, AFC is involved as an investor, developer and financier of various infrastructure projects, and is gaining recognition as the benchmark institution for financing the development of infrastructure projects in Africa.

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AFC's current authorized share capital is USD2 billion with shareholders' funds of USD1.28 billion. By the end of 2014, the Corporation had mobilised funding in excess of USD1billion. AFC is one of the highest investment grade-rated multilateral finance institutions in Africa, with an A3 (long term) /P2 (short term) foreign currency debt rating by Moody's Investors Service.

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Job description:

Strategy Development and Business Plan Implementation:

. – Develop strategy and goals for the Financial Advisory unit in consultation with the ED Financial Services – Collaborate with the Investment Division as it develops and executes AFC's origination strategy, including the ability to leverage Advisory work to drive new business for the Corporation. – Develop and implement a detailed business plan for the financial advisory business, with a view to delivering preset targets. – Assume accountability for all financial advisory-related initiatives within the Corporation and responsible for Advisory P&L 

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Mandate Origination: – Identify and win new advisory opportunities in diverse geographies within Africa and across the Corporation's core sectors. – Work closely with colleagues from the other departments of the corporation to actively seek financial advisory and arranging mandates for AFC.

Lead and monitor the origination of advisory mandates, to ensure delivery against set targets. 

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Mandate Execution: – Drive the financial advisory process from prospecting and due diligence to execution and closure. – Co-ordinate the development/standardization, documentation and implementation of world-class financial advisory processes. – Assume responsibility for the successful execution of ongoing and new financial advisory mandates – Provide ongoing hands-on support and strategic, technical and tactical guidance for all advisory assignments, in direct support of and to ensure successful execution of financial advisory mandates.

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Administration: – Develop and execute world class financial advisory processes.

Provide advice on appropriate project structures for early deal closure. – Lead the development and update of standard documentation/ templates such as contracts, financial advisory Identification Memo; Standard Mandate Letter, financial advisory reports and models, etc. – Participate in the Investment Committee process and contribute specialist knowledge in all phases of the Investment product development and management cycle. 

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People Management: – Develop and mentor younger colleagues in the investment division as well as provide assistance in the identification of training requirements. – Ensure appropriate staffing to aid seamless execution of financial advisory mandates. – Build and maintain relationships with clients and other key stakeholders. 

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Research & Market Intelligence: – Keep abreast of external and internal trends/developments relevant to financial advisory and apply knowledge of such trends/ developments appropriately.

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Desired Skills and Experience: – Excellent relationship management skills – Strong business relationships and networks across Africa – Strong project management skills – Excellent knowledge of Accounting/ financial analysis – Excellent financial modelling and valuation skills – In-depth knowledge of financial advisory and investment structuring – Superior business communication skills – Excellent negotiation skills – Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams – Relevant advanced degree e.g. Masters Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. – At least 15 years experience in financial advisory role is mandatory. – Track record of successful delivery of financial advisory mandates, especially across the African Market. – Relevant experience and understanding of infrastructure development issues, infrastructure finance, project development and private equity. – Operational experience relating to Infrastructure related financial advisory will be an added advantage.

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