Investment Analyst, EDC Cote d'Ivoire

 JOB PURPOSE 
Assist in financial analysis and modelling in IB transactions (PF, SCTF, DCM, M&A, etc.) of the assigned Region
JOB CONTEXT 
▪    Work in the execution team on corporate finance and investment banking transactions, 
▪    The incumbent is frequently requested to provide financial reliable information and analysis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
▪    Assist in the preparation of pitch books, proposals, term sheets, mandate letters, memorandums, teasers and marketing materials.
▪    Create financial models and valuation analysis.
▪    Detailed analysis of companies and projects financials.
▪    Assist in executing fund raising, advisory services and any other Corporate Finance activities in the cluster.
▪    Prepare investors and lenders’ presentations.
▪    Conduct industry and company research analyses to support deal origination, structuring and execution.
▪    Prepare transaction comparable to support deal structuring and pricing.
▪    Organize deal conference calls and arranging transactions meetings and conferences.
▪    Assist in execution of transaction mandates.
▪    Assist in fundraising processes (equity, debt, quasi-equity) and M&A.
▪    Develop of financial models (in Excel format) and business plans in the context of various financial operations (fundraising, M&A transactions, financial restructurings, etc.).
▪    Support for the negotiation of complex contracts (simulation of alternative strategies, valuation of scenarios).
▪    Qualitative diagnosis of society.
▪    Analysis of historical and forecasted financial data.
▪    Selection of appropriate valuation methods (stock market comparable, transactional comparable, discounted cash flows, etc.).
▪    Identification of relevant indicators, modelling and implementation.
▪    Sensitivity studies.
▪    Drafting of valuation reports and other commercial documents.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Experience & Qualifications  
▪    Minimum bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Economics or related field.
▪    Minimum experience of 2-3 years in investment banking / accounting / private equity.
Skills, Capabilities & attributes 
▪    Highly motivated and focused.
▪    Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
▪    Strong financial analysis and modelling skills.
▪    Recognition for your expertise in Excel (notions of VBA are a plus) and interest in going further in the use of Excel resources and in acquiring best practices for its application to financial modelling and valuation.
▪    Good business plan evaluation skills.
▪    Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving skills.
▪    Understanding of the basic principles of investment banking, finance and accounting.
▪    Master Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc).
▪    Ability to work in a team.