Summary
The role is responsible for the
end-to-end fundraising efforts across all segments of the balance sheet
including equity, corporate debt, structured finance, and working capital
finance. You will be charged with managing our existing lender and investor base.
You will also be charged with broadening our investor base by developing strong
relationships with the venture capital, private equity, banks and developmental
institutions. The goal of the role is to fund the company effectively (ensure
liquidity to meet growth ambitions with low cost and flexible capital) and
drive innovative financial outcomes. In addition, ensure compliance with
funding contracts, compliance reporting, and financial analytics.
Responsibilities
- Participate in setting the d. light
financing strategy and objectives.
- Accountable for corporate fundraising
processes, both equity and debt, work with operational teams to plan and
execute major initiatives.
- Meet capital needs of business through
effective raising of debt, equity etc.
- Proactively identify sources of capital
and funding to support d.light’s strategic goals.
- Optimize the balance structure, balancing
risk, cost, and liquidity.
- Direct, develop and revise financial
policies for capital structure, dividends, working capital, treasury
operations, foreign currency risk management, interest rate risk
management, and insurance risk management.
- Drive industry leading cost of capital,
and flexible financial structures aligned with operational goals,
- Build Financial partnerships by creating
proposals, pitching presentations, and managing due diligence requests
stemming from the company’s existing and prospective partners.
- Manage contracting, registration, and
compliance by ensuring that the company meets the requirements of all
financing partnerships and identify and develop new partnerships.
- Playing a leading role in coaching and
developing his/her team.
Requirements:
- MBA qualification in Finance, Business
Administration, or related field.
- 7 years’ experience in Financial services
in top tier investment banking environment, preferable in corporate
finance or capital markets areas (DCM or ECM).
- Experience working on the African
continent.
- Experience in capital and debt raising.
- Capital Management.
- Knowledge of reporting requirements for
debt, capital and other financial instruments.
- Advanced analytical, organization and
interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly
analytical, entrepreneurial environment.
- Ability to work well independently as
well as the ability to work well with stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and
interpersonal skills, and ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong oral and written communication
skills, including sound presentation skills.
- Flexibility in resolving issues and
addressing changing priorities.
- Ability to develop strong internal and
external relationships.
- Financial analysis skills and strategic
thinking.
- Attention to detail.
- Self-motivated.
How To Apply