Vacant Jobs at National Empowerment Fund

Job description

Assessment of Applications (Pre-screening) and Report writing

• Collect all relevant information from applicants; 
• Evaluate new deals from Pre-Investment; 
• Perform high level desktop financial and commercial assessment and provide recommendations and comments to Investment Associates; 
• Analyse, compile and report on market information on a deal-by-deal basis; 
• Prepare the early review report and make recommendation for ratification by deal committee within guidelines; 
• Draft recommendation letters. 

Financial modelling and preparing of financial analysis

• Build financial models according to NEF financial modelling methodologies standards models; 
• Provide comprehensive financial analysis, using approved financial modelling tools, to the Deal Team on transactions presented to the NEF; 
• Apply standard investment analysis (under the advice / assistance of senior team members) on deal structuring techniques, market analysis and valuation principles; 
• Manage and influence internal decision–making and project process to obtain investment approval; 

Research, analysis and preparing research reports

• Conduct research and gathering data using reliable sources of information; 
• Assist teams with due diligence exercise; 
• Analyse and prepare reports on findings and make recommendations.

Minimum requirements

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting / Economics / Finance or equivalent; 
• Postgraduate qualification and/or CFA are an added advantage.

Experience / Skills Required

• Minimum of 2 years similar experience in the corporate finance/ Banking/ DFI environment 
• At least 2 years of financial modelling and deal assessment experience 
• A generalist in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), franchise, procurement and entrepreneurship finance area 
• Understanding of NEF mandate and investment guidelines 
• Possess good analytical and modelling skills 
• An expert analyst demonstrating high command of the abilities required to perform the role 
• Ability to apply financial modelling methodologies 
• Ability to apply NEF processes with ability to move beyond the standard process with help to produce highly insightful diagnoses 
• Able to identify important issues and highlight same to team for consideration 
• Good at knowledge gathering finds additional relevant information from unusual sources 
• Possesses analytical skills 
• Can develop good, actionable recommendations and is a strong contributor in discussions on investment implications 
• Structures own work and meet all commitments and targets and also exceeds agreed upon work 
• Participation in team problem solving 
• Contributions to team effectiveness 
• Willingness to travel.

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Job description

Deal management

• Analyse the commercial aspects of the transaction 
• Draft, vet and negotiate a range of commercial agreements e.g. term sheets, loan agreements, sale of shares, sale of business, security documents, etc. in line with NEF’s funding terms and conditions 
• Ensure agreements are legally accurate and in accordance with the term sheet and as approved by the Investment Committee. 
• Ensure agreements are compliant with latest legal developments. 
• Provide prompt and sound legal advice and support to NEF in particular the Fund Management Division. 
• Consult regularly with team on proposed structures, developments and legal implications thereof. 

Due Diligence

• Attend due diligence assessments relating to NEF’s investments. 
• Conduct due diligence on transactions to support investment teams. 
• Negotiate for deals Committee(s). 
• Provide legal input to submission papers prepared for Investment Committee(s.) 
• Participate in Committees as requested. 
• Conduct presentations as part of the deal team. 

Quality Assurance

• Build understanding of legal issues, risks and obligations through advice, communications and training for clients.
• Give input to ensure appropriate legal policies and practices are in place to manage the legal obligations and legal risks of the department effectively. 
• Manage costs/budget for work carried out externally and legal costs of litigation. 
• Identify legal risks and recommend mitigation methods for the risks relating to NEF’s investments.

People management

• Monitor progress on work done by legal advisors. 
• Checking and supervising other legal advisors’ agreement(s). 
• Providing skills transfer and mentoring other legal advisors. 
• Monitor and mentor legal advisors and paralegals 

Ad Hoc 

• Ensure legal seminars and or workshops are held. 
• Conduct ad-hoc activities as allocated by General Counsel and/or Legal Services Manager and Principal

Minimum requirements

Qualification Requirements

• LLB degree 
• Post graduate financial qualification an added advantage 
• Admitted Attorney

Experience / Skills Required

• Minimum 5 years’ post articles experience in similar environment i.e. Private equity, Corporate finance, Management Consulting etc. 
• Experience in securities law; and/or 
• Experience in insolvency law; and/or 
• Solid experience in commercial law; and/or 
• Proven working knowledge of Company law, Tax law and NCR 
• Experience in legal due diligence. 
• Working knowledge of finance. 
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions is advantageous. 
• In depth knowledge of laws and legal processes in respect of NEF core business (primarily relating to Corporate Finance, Structured Finance and Investment Banking). 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Proven experience in negotiations. 
• Ability to engage at all levels. 
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills. 
• Legal drafting skills. 
• Professional and courteous to all clients (internal and external). 
• Accuracy in preparing legal documentation. 
• Presentation skills. 
• Drafting skills. 
• General litigation and business rescue experience.