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Robert Walters is a global, specialist professional recruitment consultancy. "Our story begins in 1985, when our CEO, Robert Walters, opened the first office in Central London. Rob has led the company ever since and has the same passion and commitment today. Over the last 30 years the busines… read mores has grown and so has our ambition. We now operate across 27 countries and employ over 3,000 people. It’s a powerful success story built on the strength of our people. Organizations rely on us to find high quality professionals for a range of specialist roles. Professionals who are looking for a new role, whether it’s on a permanent, interim or contract basis, trust us to find them their ideal job. I believe that Robert Walters is something special. But I and others in the company never forget that the most important person to us is you – whether you’re a hiring manager or a job seeker." Giles Daubeney, Deputy CEO, Robert Walters Green Park Corner, Green Park Corner Cnr West Road South and, Lower Rd, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
Key qualifications and experience required for the Senior Deal Maker:
A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (i.e., Finance, Economics or a related business discipline)
Minimum of 5 years’ experience within banking, finance or development sectors
Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis techniques including credit risk assessment and financial modelling
Comprehensive understanding of processes related to administration, control and monitoring oflending operations
Experience managing multi-party stakeholder groups within complex projects
Familiarity with regional dynamics, including knowledge of Southern Africa’s economic landscape
NB! – Fluency in Portuguese is an essential requirement for this role.
Key duties of the Senior Deal Maker:
Take end-to-end responsibility for the identification, appraisal, negotiation, approval and follow-up of public sector loans and investment projects in assigned countries
Act as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders in the region, nurturing relationships with government representatives, promoters, companies, local authorities, financial institutions and other international bodies
Contribute actively to the strategy development process for public sector operations in line with organisational objectives and guidelines for Sub-Saharan Africa
Coordinate closely with internal divisions to provide information on activities to private sector counterparts and ensure alignment with broader institutional goals
Participate in the establishment and expansion of business relations to originate new operations and build co-operative networks that enhance project pipelines
Provide expert input into policy implementation by proposing relevant initiatives in lending or investment operations and suggesting improvements to operational processes
Deliver regular reporting on activities, interactions with stakeholders, project pipeline status and country-specific developments to senior management
Engage in cross-functional initiatives such as intra-directorate working groups that extend beyond traditional lending or investment domains
Ensure compliance with all local labour laws and tax regulations as well as adherence to internal policies regarding information security and integrity
Travel frequently within assigned countries for project oversight and relationship management; participate in longer-term training phases abroad as required
Key personal skills:
Strong diplomatic acumen combined with outstanding communication skills are critical for building trust-based relationships across cultures
Proficiency with standard computer tools is expected; adaptability to new systems or platforms will support efficient workflow
Apply via company website ( https://www.robertwalters.co.za/ ) or
www.robertwaltersafrica.com