Principal Deal Originator Transport & Logistics

Develop sector origination strategies and a pipeline of high-quality infrastructure investments.

Build sponsor, investor, lender, government and multilateral relationships and identify client financing needs.

Support project scoping, feasibility studies and business plans to turn concepts into bankable transactions.

Coordinate preparation, structuring and execution teams to resolve obstacles and close investments.

Develop approaches to concessional funding and sustainable revenue opportunities in target African markets.

Prepare committee and Board materials, represent transactions and provide leadership to junior colleagues.

Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in Business or Finance, including CA or CFA, Engineering or Economics.

At least 10–12 years in infrastructure project financing, structured finance or corporate lending, preferably in a relevant financial institution.

Proven origination, structuring and closing experience on large infrastructure deals in South Africa and/or Africa.

Experience developing strategies and leading project teams to generate bankable development-impact opportunities.

Strong networks among clients, private investors and banks, with knowledge of African financial, regulatory and infrastructure markets.

Senior stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication experience in politically complex environments.