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Job Description

African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) is one of the preeminent private equity infrastructure managers in Africa having raised over USD3.9bn in capital over the last two decades. With 5 offices on the continent AIIM has invested in more than 22 African countries representing over 74 investments across the Power Digital infrastructure Transportation and Midstream sectors. AIIM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI) one of the largest private alternative investment managers in Africa with assets under management of USD7.6 billion. OMAI manages private equity and impact funds as well as infrastructure funds through AIIM. Our investment approach goes Beyond the Obvious and enables us to uncover opportunities others may overlook. We aim to deliver superior riskadjusted returns as well as make a positive social impact across Africa.

Job Purpose

AIIM is seeking a talented individual who is passionate about Africa and its development to join the business and provide support to the panAfrican Investment team.

Responsibilities

Financial analysis

• Review and analyse financial statements
• Build review run modify and interpret financial models including use of VBA macros
• Perform comprehensive company valuations
• Review and analyse potential financing structures
• Mentor analysts in financial modeling activities

Investment process and transaction :

• Perform risk analysis
• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate transaction advisors
• Support senior team members in the negotiation of transaction and project documents
• Compile bid documents in tender submissions

Investment papers and marketing materials:

• Prepare investment papers
• Company and market research

Asset management:

• Track asset performance against original projections
• Support portfolio companies in valueenhancing initiatives
• Engage with portfolio company management
• Investment valuation and investor reporting

Support senior team in deal identification and origination

Travel for project site visits as well as short to mediumterm assignments in AIIM offices across the continent

Experince and Core Competencies Requi

• An Honours Financial degree or equivalent
• 3 6 years experience within an Investment Bank (M&A corporate finance or project finance) Private Equity or Big Four accounting firm
• Excellent financial modelling skills
• Financial acumen the capacity to demonstrate knowledge of and insight into financial principles and processes and identify inconsistencies in data
• Ability to apply sound business judgment and an analytical pragmatic and creative approach to problem solving
• Attention to detail and strong focus of quality of results
• Experience in infrastructure: digital infrastructure energy transition and/or logistics beneficial but not a requirement
• Desktop research capability
• Technically proficient (advanced) in Excel Word PowerPoint essential.
• Project/process management
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively
• Commercial orientation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (French and/or Arabic beneficial)

Participates in developing investment recommendations for portfolio managers relating to existing and potential investments. Develops and amends quantitative models to analyse and forecast market developments estimating risks identifying factors influencing investment decisions and quantifying potential risks and rewards.

Responsibilities

Financial Management and Control

Develop and/or deliver a plan for significant aspects of the financial management and/or control process.

Risk Scenario Modeling

Analyze assess and quantify the risks associated with products individual applications business activities and the market to determine whether any risk is within the agreed risk appetite. Undertake tactical risk modeling.

Data Collection and Analysis

Use data from a wide range of sources to analyze key themes and identify possible impacts on the business.

Financial Policies Guidelines and Protocols

Create a plan to deliver and review financial policies guidelines and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.

Investment Management

Analyze and forecast investment or market trends by designing and developing nonroutine investment models. May also manage specific assigned portfolios while helping to develop investment policy.

Recommendations

Recommend changes to policies processes standards and practices that would improve operational support.

Internal Communications

Develop and/or deliver a plan for significant aspects of internal communications with guidance from senior colleagues.

Information and Business Advice

Provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures resolving complex or contentious queries and issues and enabling others to take appropriate actions.

Document Preparation

Write and edit material for various target populations tailoring the tone and content to match the needs and expectations of each audience.

Internal Client Relationship Management

Manage relationships with internal clients and act as a business partner to them building high levels of professional credibility and mutual trust and managing the deployment of appropriate internal and/or external resources to support in delivering business strategy and plans.

Personal Capability Building

Act as subject matter expert in an area of technology policy regulation or operational management for the team. Maintain external accreditations and indepth understanding of current and emerging external regulation and industry best practices through continuing professional development attending conferences and reading specialist media.

Skills

Accounting Action Planning Analytics Software Budget Management Client Management Computer Literacy Data Classification Data Compilation Evaluating Information Financial Acumen Oral Communications Policies & Procedures Professional Presentation

Competencies

Business Insight

Communicates Effectively

Courage

Decision Quality

Ensures Accountability

Financial Acumen

Instills Trust

Manages Complexity

Education

Honours Degree (Hons)

Closing Date

22 April 2025 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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