Analyst ICT at Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Job Description    

• The purpose of this role is to provide an entry-level role for graduates who have completed the DBSA graduate programme, as a stepping-stone into other career opportunities. The incumbent will be provided with further practical on-the-job training and be expected to perform functions aligned to the requirements of the division.

Key Responsibilities    
Key Performance Areas:

Deal Origination and Assessment

• Liaise with clients to provide or request information, to assist in the deal execution and/or gather critical information for the bank.
• Research clients, their business, operations and performance, as well as trends in their specific industries.
• Conduct due diligence for infrastructure finance operations and provide recommendations on raising new funding and debt restructurings.
• Evaluate the feasibility of investment opportunities/project transactions to assess the commercial viability for debt financing and alignment with the DBSA’s strategy and mandate.
• Compile and analyse information regarding sales activity and business pipeline, and support the development of client plans.
• Keep abreast of developments, trends and investment opportunities in specific priority sectors and make recommendations to management regarding the competitive dynamics and landscape.
• Conduct periodic review of the Bank’s investment portfolio performance trends and provide comprehensive analytical inputs and reports.
• Capture learning opportunities post transaction conclusion for continuous improvement and ensuring successful delivery of deals.
• Assist in the development of new business opportunities in climate change adaptation, resilience and mitigation activities in line with relevant country strategies

Project/ Programme Administration

• Prepare and update project plan documents and assist in the preparation of the project plan.
• Develop feedback reports, presentations and performance dashboards per project/programme
• Prepare various presentations and reports on project/programme performance updates for the various steering committees, Exco and Board.
• Update the scope change request register and applicable project documentation and registers.
• Schedule meetings, consolidate information for meetings, maintain and disseminate minutes and ensure
• Follow up on project action list by liaising with responsible parties to ensure delivery.
• Review cost allocation to projects/programmes on the programme management system, follow up on possible omissions or incorrect allocations and process adjustments.
• Monitor and track programme and/or project budget spending.

Investment Research and Screening

• Conduct in-depth market, sector, and client research to support the development of a robust trade finance pipeline.
• Research trade flows, market trends, and sector developments.
• Analyse trade and structured finance gaps and opportunities in target regions or sectors.
• Support pipeline development through data-driven insights.
• Analyse macroeconomic trends, trade flows, and sector-specific developments to inform transaction strategy and opportunity identification.
• Assist in the early-stage screening of potential transactions by evaluating alignment with institutional mandate, risk appetite, and strategic priorities.

Financial Modelling and Reporting

• Assist in the assessment and structuring of trade finance deals (e.g., letters of credit, guarantees, receivables finance).
• Develop and maintain financial models for trade finance transactions, including cash flow projections, pricing scenarios, and sensitivity analyses.
• Compile and analyse data to support the preparation of internal reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Monitor data quality and reporting accuracy, identifying gaps and engaging the team to address inconsistencies.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for pipeline reviews, portfolio updates, and strategic planning sessions.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

• Annual client plans– number and quality.
• Quality due diligence reports with accurate assessments.
• Successful project administration of agreed projects, programmes and assignments.
• Turnaround time for financial analysis and modelling deliverables.
• Quality transaction documents prepared.
• Timeliness and completeness of condition precedent documentation.
• Number of risk assessments and pricing analyses supported.
• Data quality improvement rate in reporting outputs.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in banking, trade finance, investments or corporate/project finance.
• Exposure to trade finance transactions, including financial modelling and documentation preparation.
• Exposure to financial analysis of Financial Institutions and non-banking financial institutions
• Experience supporting transaction processes, including pricing, rate risking, and condition precedent clearance.
• Familiarity with trade finance instruments such as guarantees, letters of credit, supply chain finance, and receivables financing.
• Experience in preparing reports, dashboards, and presentations to support team engagements and decisionmaking.

Technical Competencies:

Financial Modelling

• Demonstrating expertise in developing, analysing, and interpreting complex financial models to support strategic decision-making and business planning. This involves creating accurate and reliable models that forecast financial performance, assess business scenarios, and evaluate investments or projects.

Financial Analysis

• Basic general knowledge of applicable statutes, regulations, entity/company practices and concepts.
• Interprets and applies laws and regulations, analyses information and evaluates the impact of policies/procedures and practices.
• Accumulates data; summarises information into pertinent, understandable, and presentable form; discerns valid from invalid comparisons of data; and seeks an explanation for variations in the data. Initiates and maintains working relationships with stakeholders.

Data Collection and Analysis

• Based on knowledge of the reasons behind the analysis, can define the most appropriate means of data collection.
• Can develop formats for data collection.
• Can define the most appropriate internal and external data/information sources.
• Identifies key facts in an array of data, recognises when pertinent facts are incorrect, missing, or require supplementation or verification.
• Breaks down data into parts to understand the nature and relationship of the parts.
• Has a broad knowledge of statistical data-handling techniques.
• Can undertake more comprehensive analysis of data/information, but is not required to conclude.

Reporting

• Prepares both standard and non-standard reports to time and quality standards.
• Collate and analyse readily available data for inclusion in a report.

Written Communication

• Technically experienced and fully competent writer: can write independently various technical and nontechnical documents.
• Uses a clear and easily understood writing style when communicating technical information to nontechnical employees or individuals.

Presentation Skills

• Understands how to present objectives compellingly and maintain the interest of the audience.
• Knows how to deliver presentations appropriately (e.g. maintaining eye contact, the appropriate use of hand gestures, etc.) and at the correct pace.
• Knows how to clarify and confirm people’s feelings, concerns and needs.

Deadline:1st September,2026