Principal Deal Originator – Mining & Critical Minerals at Fempower Recruitment Excellence

• An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Principal Deal Originator to join a leading South African Development Finance Institution. This strategic role will focus on originating and developing bankable mining and critical minerals transactions across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
• This position is ideal for a commercially astute professional with a strong background in mining finance, corporate finance, project finance or structured finance, coupled with exceptional stakeholder engagement and business development capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, originate and develop investment opportunities within the mining and critical minerals sector.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with mining companies, investors, government stakeholders and industry partners.
• Assess the commercial and financial viability of investment opportunities.
• Structure innovative financing solutions for mining and mineral beneficiation projects.
• Prepare and present investment proposals to executive and credit committees.
• Represent the organisation at industry forums, conferences and stakeholder engagements.
• Support the growth of the mining and critical minerals portfolio across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant degree in Mining Engineering, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in mining finance, project finance, corporate finance, structured finance or investment banking.
• Demonstrated experience in deal origination and transaction execution within the mining or natural resources sector.
• Proven ability to engage with executive leadership, boards and senior government stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience working on transactions across Africa will be highly advantageous.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Sub-Saharan Africa.