Job title: Associate, Special Assets Management (SAM) – Lagos, Nigeria
Company: CA Global
Job description: Africa Finance Corporate (AFC) is a pan-African multilateral organization focused on bridging the infrastructure deficits on the continent. AFC is a leading infrastructure & industrial solution provider enabling economic prosperity for the continent. They are champions for the African continent, driven to succeed, dedicated to facilitating instrumental infrastructure for transformative impact and elevating Africa’s role as a growth engine in a changing world.CA Global Headhunters has been mandated by the Africa Finance Corporation to recruit for this position. For more information on the AFC please visit their website https://www.africafc.org/ . Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.Reference Number: SFBLR50Job Description:The AFC is now seeking to hire an Associate who will focus on Special Assets Management. The candidate will assist the AVP, Special Assets Management (SAM) in delivering on the SAM mandate and shall be responsible for conducting thorough quantitative and qualitative analysis on the SAM portfolio to aid senior management’s decision.This role requires expertise in quantitative analysis and financial modeling, assessment of the creditworthiness of borrowers and understanding the unique challenges and opportunities associated with special assets. Reporting to the AVM, SAM, the Special Assets Credit Officer is expected to collaborate closely with internal teams such as legal, Finance, risk management, sector teams and other colleagues in delivering on the SAM mandate.Responsibilities:Conduct in-depth financial and qualitative analysis of challenged or potentially high-risk credit accounts to evaluate the borrower’s challenges, financial position, repayment capacity, and collateral value.
Identify and assess risk factors associated with special assets, including industry trends, market conditions, and borrower-specific issues.
Monitor, analyze and report the performance of the special assets’ portfolio.
Under the supervision of AVP, SAM, collaborate with internal stakeholders to negotiate terms, restructure loans, or implement other risk mitigation measures.
Assist in preparation of transaction documents (credit memorandums, engagement letters, proposals, request for proposals, facility restructuring timelines etc.)
Stay updated on industry best practices and market trends relevant to special assets credit analysis.
Provide a periodic analysis and status update on the SAM portfolio to management, as may be required.
Update and maintain the SAM portfolio dashboard to provide up to date information on the SAM portfolio to management and other internal stakeholders.
Under the supervision of AVP, SAM, be actively involved in the resolution of any operational or business challenges or bottlenecks in identified assets within the SAM portfolio.
Discharge other duties that may be assigned.
Collaboratively work with the relevant teams in the Investment Division as well as across Divisions, clients, facility agents and other stakeholders to deliver on the mandate of the Special Assets Management function.
Manage administrative duties for Investments’ business units covering processing of transaction-related procurement requests, drafting proposal requests, invoice settlement, business meeting scheduling, relationship management correspondences, documents management, etc.Requirements:A good first degree from a recognized University.
An MBA or a Masters Degree in a finance related field or a finance-related professional certification (ACCA, CFA, FRM etc.).
Minimum of 6 – 8 years cognate experience, with experience working in a credit function in a project finance related institution or a corporate finance / M&A function.
Englis is required, French / Spanish / Portuguese would be desirable.
Willingness to travel “out-of-station” with minimal prior notice.
Key Performance Indicators:Timeliness and quality of analysis: Meet established deadlines for credit analysis and ensure accuracy and completeness in credit memorandums and reports.
Timeliness in delivering periodic reports on the status of the SAM portfolio.
Quality of SAM portfolio updates, reports and presentations.
Quality and adequacy of research reports developed.
Deal participation, where required.
Individual performance targets as agreed with the Line Manager.If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Scott Fraser at [email protected]Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.Scott FraserRecruitment Manager | Africa & GlobalCA FinanceCA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Tue, 13 May 2025 22:21:51 GMT
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