Qualification and Experience

Relevant commercial or technical Honours Degree or equivalent qualification.
8-10 years’ experience in a corporate environment with previous focus in a Business Development / Coverage and deal sourcing / project origination role.
Experience in leading, initiating and developing new business strategies and opportunities to create a pipeline of development impact projects/deals ensuring deal flow and bankability.
Strong ability to develop networks and relations with clients, both local and global, in order to identify and source viable projects/investments.
Deal making experience in the specific sector will be preferred.
Proven experience in working with senior stakeholders in highly political environments.
Proficiency in client relationship management.
Knowledge of clients, their financial needs, and the sector they operate within, translating this into actionable plans and strategies for both the company and clients.
Sound knowledge and practical understanding of global markets, emerging industries, good networks within sector in both private and public space
Experience in coaching and mentoring of team members.

Roles and Responsibilities

Originating investment opportunities based on strategic fit, developmental outcomes and economic viability.
Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives/strategies aligned to company’s sector strategies.
Conduct detailed market assessment: identifying, researching, filtering and prioritizing of new market opportunities to improve deal sourcing.
End to end management of the deal sourcing process, anticipating client needs and responding with innovative solutions to clients emerging needs.
Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new business.
Being one of the main points of contact externally for the business.
Identifying and closing of pertinent business leads for the company.
Pitching of potential deals/projects to SBUs.
Leads the participation and presentation of the company at investment conferences and roundtable discussions.
Provides input into the sector development strategies and product development initiatives of the company towards the enhancement of an active deal pipeline.
Client networking.
Manage all risks within areas of responsibility and ensure compliance by following regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Attending conferences, meetings and industry events to generate new business and to observe industry trends/opportunities.
Developing indicative term sheets and funding proposals for clients.
Screening of enquiries and basic assessments of applications.
Participate in the DD process with specific focus on strategic orientation and developmental outcomes.