Junior Investment Banker: Resource and Project Finance

About this role

Absa is hiring a Junior Investment Banker for its Resource and Project Finance team in Sandton. The team finds, structures and closes resource and project finance deals across Africa. This role supports that work from first client talks through to financial close.

What you’ll do

• Help originate and execute resource and project finance transactions.
• Build and manage relationships with current and prospective clients, from first discussion to financial close.
• Review financial, legal, commercial and technical reports as part of detailed due diligence.
• Prepare term sheets, help negotiate loan documents and prepare credit analysis for credit committee approval.
• Prepare marketing material and pitch to target clients, and look for chances to cross-sell other Bank products.
• Help manage existing transactions, including credit reviews, waivers and amendments.
• Guide and develop more junior team members.

What you need

• A university degree or equivalent, plus relevant professional qualifications.
• A Bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma in Business, Commerce or Management Studies (required).
• 3 to 7+ years of experience in power or infrastructure finance, with a track record in both corporate and project financings.
• Working knowledge of the structures used in project finance and corporate facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of the power or infrastructure sector.
• Strong credit analysis and financial modelling skills.
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills.
• A proven record of delivering results in a high-pressure environment.
• A team player who can also work independently when needed.

Is this job for you?

This role suits an experienced finance professional who already works in investment banking, project finance or corporate finance. You should know the power or infrastructure sector well and enjoy building deals from start to finish. Some experience mentoring others will help.

Tips before you apply

• Have your degree certificate and any professional qualifications ready to upload.
• Show your deal experience on your CV. List the transactions you worked on, your role in each, and the sectors covered.
• Include examples of financial models or credit analyses you built, and say what they led to.

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