Lead: Infrastructure Finance Specialist (Fixed-Term Contract)

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QUALIFICATIONS: A Post-graduate qualification in Development Finance, Finance, Business, Engineering or Economics. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 10 years of proven experience in project finance, the financial and infrastructure finance environment at a senior professional level. Experience in investing in infrastructure in emerging markets, ideally in a diversified portfolio in different sectors of infrastructure (energy, transport, etc.). Experience with working on new or innovative projects and programmes, and proven ability to bring ideas from conception to completion. Proven experience in project risk identification, management and mitigation. In-depth knowledge of the banking sector and financial markets. Comprehensive knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment for infrastructure procurement in SA. Good understanding of infrastructure investments. Demonstrable experience in assessing investment transaction opportunities and projects from early review to bankable debt financing deals. Experience with working with deal teams and assigning resources to conclude transactions. Proven ability to provide value to transactions for the benefit of and\/or the client through knowledge of the subject, innovation and lateral thinking. Sound experience in private and public sector investments. Demonstrated knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, processes and procedures governing the infrastructure planning and development in South Africa (e.g. PFMA). Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful. However, please keep a lookout on our website, for available positions which may be inline with your career aspirations.