The resource person will be responsible for but not be limited to the following:
- Lead the origination of Annuity PPP deals in line with the overall departmental targets
- Lead and/or support new-business pitches ensuring delivery with sound situation-based offerings that address the financing needs of the state with respect to infrastructure development
- Support the development of feasibility studies and other project development material including the performance of detailed project risk assessments for proposed PPP projects
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with government agencies multilateral institutions and private investors.
- Represent the organization in PPP forums workshops and stakeholder meetings
- Participate in negotiating guarantee documentation and the structuring of the Annuity PPP transactions with a clear understanding of the structural elements of the various deals
- Review market needs and recommend changes/improvements to products in line with market demands
- Oversee the credit analysis process as well as the underwriting of debt transactions per our underwriting criteria
- Coordinate the preparation of memos/papers to the new business committee and credit applications to the credit committee
- Oversee the continuous development and improvement of the Annuity PPP product to ensure compliance with the ever-changing market environment and the States evolving needs.
- Develop a good understanding of debt capital markets with a focus on the Annuity PPP product to facilitate delivering customized solutions with appropriate risk management.
Qualification and Experience:
- Minimum of 6 years work experience 3-4 years of credit and debt capital markets experience and at least 5 years in the Nigerian financial markets
- Experience in financing infrastructure-related assets
- Familiar with guidelines and regulations governing debt securities and credit transactions
- Sound understanding of credit underwriting debt capital markets with experience in successfully executing and obtaining credit ratings for corporate debt issuance transactions in Nigerian debt capital markets
- Good understanding of guarantee products capital markets and financial instruments
- Strong network with banks corporates pension funds insurance companies and other industry players
- Strong deal structuring know-how product knowledge and deal execution expertise
Required Experience:
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