Centum Investment Company Associate - Transactions - Jobs in Kenya

Centum Investment Company Associate - Transactions - Jobs in Kenya


Job Purpose

Reporting to the Principal the Associate in the Advisory Department will be expected to close mid-sized transactions in East Africa in the KES 500 Million to KES 2 Billion range.

The successful candidate will lead the process of due diligence, the structuring of transactions and the presentation of the opportunities identified to the Advisory Committee.

He/she will lead the preparation of the information memorandum and facilitate the on-boarding of investors.

The holder of the role will also takes responsibility for ongoing monitoring of current issuers, the performance of their businesses and their compliance with the terms of the investment.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Assist the Principal to screen potential issuers;
  • Lead the commercial due diligence and author a Commercial Due Diligence Report;
  • Develop the legal advisor’s scope of work based on the commercial due diligence;
  • Work with a legal advisor to develop a Legal Due Diligence Report;
  • Lead the development of the transaction structure and author a term sheet;
  • Present to and secure Advisory Committee approval for the transaction;
  • Present to and secure Issuer approval for deal term sheets;
  • Lead the development of the Information Memorandum;
  • Organise and lead roadshows for the marketing of the opportunity to investors;
  • Facilitate the on-boarding of investors to ensure the timely deployment of funds;
  • Inform the firm about macro-economic trends affecting the firm and making proposals to respond to these factors through macro-economic reports;
  • Inform the firm about transactions taking place in East Africa through transaction reports;
  • Inform the firm about changes in tax, legal and regulatory frameworks
    and making proposals to respond to these changes; and
  • Continuously deepen the firms’ structuring expertise through providing updates on innovative structures being used globally.

    Required Education
  • Undergraduate degree with a strong mathematical component
  • Level 1 CFA/CAIA

    Experience
  • Actual transaction experience across both debt and equity in an analyst or senior analyst position in East Africa totalling a minimum of KES 2 Billion
  • Minimum three years’ experience in a private equity firm, investment bank or advisory firm

    Required Role competences
  • Proficiency in financial modelling, deal structuring, valuation, corporate and project finance
  • A deep understanding of capital structure design and restructuring
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to provide guidance to team members
  • Strong project management skills and ability to manage multi-disciplinary deal teams
  • Ability to work independently and show initiative; and
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

    How to Apply
  • Those interested and meet the above requirements can send their application letters and CV on or before 24th May 2019
  • Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
  • Barium Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • For more information and job application details, see; Centum Investment Company Associate - Transactions - Jobs in Kenya

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