BIDC – Call for applications
HEAD OF STRUCTURED FINANCE UNIT
Grade: P5 – 1
Type of recruitment: International
Location
Place of employment: Lomé, République Togolese
Application deadline: 30 October 2026
Subject of the e-mail: "Candidature – Head of the Structured Financing Unit
Mailing address:
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 specifications below.
Mission
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 through 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;
Lead 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
Hold at least a Master’s 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;
Demonstrate strong references in structuring and executing 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 multi-disciplinary team leadership;
A relevant professional certification, such as CFA, ACCA, CPA, CA or FRM, would be an asset.
Other requirements
Be a national of a West African State;
Have an excellent command of computer tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint;
Have an excellent command of English and French. Knowledge of Portuguese will be an additional asset.
Application file
The application package must include the following documents:
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 transactional experience, clearly specifying the role played by the candidate in at least three major transactions .
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application file by e-mail to:
not later than 30 October 2026 , indicating in the subject line:
"Candidature – 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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