Senior Deal Maker

Are you a highly experienced finance professional fluent in Portuguese, looking for a impactful role in Pretoria? An excellent opportunity awaits you to join a leading international financial institution as a Senior Deal Maker.

In this crucial role, you will be instrumental in identifying, structuring, and managing public sector loans and investments. Your work will directly contribute to global objectives and drive positive change across the region.

You’ll enjoy frequent travel within the region and to Europe, offering a truly international experience. The role also provides flexible working arrangements and a supportive leadership environment that fosters both personal and professional growth.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Manage the entire lifecycle of public sector loans and investment projects in assigned countries, from identification and appraisal to negotiation, approval, and follow-up.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders, building strong relationships with government officials, promoters, companies, local authorities, and financial institutions.
• Actively contribute to developing strategies for public sector operations in line with organizational goals for Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Work closely with internal divisions to share information on activities with private sector counterparts and ensure alignment with broader institutional objectives.
• Help establish and expand business relations to generate new operations and build collaborative networks that enhance the project pipeline.
• Provide expert input into policy implementation, suggesting initiatives for lending/investment operations and improvements to operational processes.
• Prepare regular reports on activities, stakeholder interactions, project pipeline status, and country-specific developments for senior management.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and working groups that extend beyond traditional lending or investment areas.
• Ensure full compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies on information security and integrity.
• Travel frequently within assigned countries for project oversight and relationship management, with potential for longer-term training abroad.

What You’ll Need (Key Qualifications & Experience)

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related business field is required.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in banking, finance, or development sectors.
• Financial Skills: Proven proficiency in financial analysis, including credit risk assessment and financial modeling.
• Lending Operations: Comprehensive understanding of processes for administration, control, and monitoring of lending operations.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience managing multi-party stakeholder groups in complex projects.
• Regional Knowledge: Familiarity with regional dynamics, including the economic landscape of Southern Africa.
• Language: Fluency in Portuguese is an essential and mandatory requirement for this role. Only apply if you have professional working proficiency.

Personal Skills

• Strong diplomatic skills and outstanding communication abilities to build trusted relationships across diverse cultures.
• Proficiency with standard computer tools and adaptability to new systems or platforms for efficient workflow.

If you are passionate about managing the entire financing lifecycle – from project identification and due diligence to final disbursement – and can uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance for a renowned international investment bank, we encourage you to apply and explore this exciting opportunity.