Senior Investment Associate at

1 month ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya PowerGen Renewable Energy Full time
PowerGen provides turnkey energy solutions to residential, community, commercial, and industrial customers in East Africa and beyond. Founded in 2011 our focus is on providing robust photo-voltaic and wind systems for off-grid demands.

Responsibilities

Support the closing of corporate funding, including:
Equity and debt investor processes
Preparation of due diligence materials and Q&A
Support in financial modeling
Structuring of corporate vs. project debt
Structuring of local currency debt vs. HoldCo-level debt
Structuring of non-commercial guarantees
Capital disbursements (i.e. making sure all investors' criteria are met and drawdowns can be executed)

Support in development and continued improvement of financial models, including:

Templates used by commercial owners and helping all commercial owners understand the various models and sign-off on models where appropriate
Reviewing final financial models for projects that reach the IC1 and IC2 stage and providing input and recommendations on final investment decisions
Project asset management performance tracking
Project expansion and reinvestment decision-making

Support in developing a clear long-term capital structure strategy (i.e. D/E ratios, treasury, project bank accounts and cash management, FX, management, corporate debt structuring, lender management and selection, etc.)

Provide input on overall company strategy and including strategy for C&I business vertical, business development approach, entity structuring, company and team structuring, pricing of CapEx and tariffs, etc.

Qualifications

Competencies & Experience:
Passionate about transforming the power sector on the continent and providing clean, reliable and affordable power to millions of people and businesses
3-5 years' investment and industry experience in project development, investment and/or project finance in the power sector within: a utility/concessions company, project finance/infrastructure departure of an international investment bank, infrastructure department in a Development Finance institution, the infrastructure / PPP department of a transaction/financial advisory firm or an infrastructure private equity fund with exposure to early/mid-stage project development
Project management experience
Advanced Financial Modelling skills
Solid understanding of concession agreements, PPA, EPC, O&M contracts
Demonstrated understanding of project and concession financing and policy issues
Demonstrated track record of closing transactions
Awareness of the latest trends and developments in financing infrastructure
Strong connection to Africa and intent to have Africa-focused career
Strong understanding of the power sector
Strong understanding of PPP project structuring and project finance
Strong business development and client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on clients' needs effectively and identify potential business partners
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; fluent in French is a plus
Interest in PowerGen's mission, strategy & Values
Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with investors, partners and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds; living experience in emerging countries is a plus
Prior knowledge of African infrastructure and relationships in Africa are a strong plus

Qualities:
Integrity, self-starter, curious,high initiative and bias toward action, positive attitude

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