Transactor – Pan Africa Credit Investments at Robert Walters

Role Summary

• A leading firm in the Alternative Investments sector is seeking an experienced Transactor, specialising in Pan-African Credit Investments and fluent in French, to join their team in Johannesburg.
• As the Transactor within this progressive and thriving business, your primary goal will be to assess and manage debt investment opportunities across the African continent.
• You will lead the origination and execution of complex investment transactions while collaborating with a diverse network of stakeholders, including bank syndicate teams, treasurers, asset managers and sponsors.

Key qualifications and experience required for the Transactor:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Pan African credit investments
• Proven track record in originating debt-related transactions and managing borrower relationships
• Experience preparing comprehensive credit applications
• Strong skills in deal structuring, especially in leveraged finance and writing credit memos
• Competence in financial modelling
• Experience liaising with internal functions(legal, treasury) and external advisors (lawyers/accountants)
• Knowledge of portfolio management principles and reporting to investors

Key duties of the Transactor:

• Evaluate and recommend debt investment opportunities in Africa, while managing and optimising credit assets and stakeholder relationships.
• Originate and execute complex transactions in leveraged finance and buy-outs, ensuring client solutions and developing new client relationships.
• Prepare and present detailed credit applications, funding proposals and term sheets, and negotiate transaction terms.
• Conduct financial modelling and reporting and collaborate with internal and external partners for seamless transaction execution.
• Contribute to portfolio strategy and oversee the full lifecycle of deals from origination to completion.

Key personal skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• French language skills
• Willingness to travel within Africa
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy