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Head of the Structured Financing Unit

BIDC
📍 Lomé 🇹🇬CDI🗓️ about 2 months ago

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BAC Level+5 Deadline: 30 Oct 2018 2026

  • 0 comments BIDC recruits a Head of the Structured Finance Unit The ECOWAS Investment and Development Bank (IBDC), headquartered in Lomé, in République Togolese, invites duly qualified candidates to submit their application for the post of Head of the Structured Funding Unit, open for international recruitment, in accordance with the following specifications:

HEAD OF THE STRUCTURED FINANCE UNIT (GRADE P5) – 1)

Objective Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, the Head of Structured Finance will lead the design, structuring and execution of complex financing solutions for public and private sector operations. It will also be responsible for mobilising co-financing, providing financial advisory services and overseeing the restructuring or refinancing of eligible operations.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the Bank’s structured finance strategy, operational framework, work programme and related financial products. Identify, evaluate and structure complex operations in the public and private sectors, including the development and review of financial models, financing plans, risk allocation mechanisms and term sheets.

Other information

Lead syndication and co-financing operations as well as capital mobilization initiatives involving commercial banks, development finance institutions, institutional investors and other financial partners. Provide high-level financial advisory services to governments, public institutions, public enterprises and private sector clients on project bankability, capital structure, financing strategy and debt sustainability. Manage the restructuring and refinancing of complex, distressed or underperforming operations in coordination with the relevant operational and support functions of the Bank. Lead multi-disciplinary transaction teams, make recommendations to Bank approval bodies, strengthen the Unit’s technical capabilities and represent BIDC in high-level negotiations with clients, governments, lenders and investors.

Candidate profile

Education / Qualifications

Êhold at least a Master’s degree or equivalent higher university degree in finance, economics, business administration, accounting, banking, financial engineering, investment management or a closely related field. Have at least ten (10) years of professional experience at increasing levels of responsibility in the areas of structured finance, investment banking, project finance, corporate finance, syndications, capital markets or a related field. Provide strong references in the structuring and execution of complex public and private sector transactions involving multiple funders, financial instruments or risk categories.

Experience

Have proven experience in loan syndication, co-financing, risk allocation and raising capital from third parties. Demonstrate relevant experience in financial advisory services, debt restructuring and refinancing, including for the benefit of governments, public institutions, public enterprises or large private companies.

Required skills

Demonstrate strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, business judgment, negotiation, customer relationship management and leading multidisciplinary teams. A relevant professional certification, such as CFA, ACCA, CPA, CA or FRM, would be an asset.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Êbe a national of a West African State; Have an excellent command of computer tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; Excellent command of English and French. Knowledge of Portuguese will be an additional asset.

THE APPLICATION PACKAGE MUST INCLUDE THE PIÈTHE FOLLOWING

A detailed curriculum vitae; A cover letter Copies of university degrees and certificates of professional qualifications; A copy of a valid identity card or passport; Proof of relevant transaction experience, clearly specifying the role played by the candidate in at least three major transactions. Interested candidates are invited to submit their application by e-mail at later than 30 October 2026, with the following in subject line: – Head of the Structured Financing Unit.” Women candidates who meet the required qualifications are strongly encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be

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