Green Housing Senior Associate at Infrastructure Credit Guarantee (InfraCredit)
Infrastructure Credit Guarantee (InfraCredit) provides local currency guarantees to enhance the credit quality of debt instruments issued to finance creditworthy infrastructure assets in Nigeria that conform with its eligibility criteria.
This entity is necessary because long term capital required by infrastructure entities/projects to be commercially successful is not available from the domestic banking market. InfraCreditâs guarantees would act as a catalyst to attract investment interests from pension funds, insurance firms and other long-term investors, thereby deepening the Nigerian debt capital markets. Its successful operation will address the constraints facing the Nigerian pension market and motivate their involvement in investing in long term bonds to finance infrastructure assetsJob Details
The Candidate will be providing support for the origination, structuring and execution housing infrastructure projects. This role requires a blend of financial acumen, analytical skills, industry knowledge, and project management capabilities. The critical responsibilities include:
Lead the preparation of credit papers and presentations, terms sheets, information memorandum and other relevant documentation to support credit risk decision-making process.
Conduct thorough financial analysis, credit, and risk assessment, to evaluate the feasibility and attractiveness of potential investment opportunities.
Build and review financial models for the housing and real estate sector to determine the long-term credit quality of the project.
Lead project finance structuring of transactions in the green housing sector with clear understanding of risk mitigation and structuring elements.
Highlight any key risks or opportunities for improvements on the project based on site visits and documentation review and due diligence.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop the scope of work for due diligence workstreams and review due diligence reports on respective green housing projects comprising legal, technical, commercial, and environmental aspects.
Provide end-to-end transaction execution support including negotiating deal terms, coordinating legal documentation, and liaising with external advisors and stakeholders to ensure timely deal closure.
Engage in market research, stay informed about industry trends, regulatory developments, and market dynamics in the green housing sector to identify emerging opportunities and risks.
Lead the origination and manage the growing pipeline of green housing infrastructure transactions as well as reviewing market needs while recommending improvements in transaction structuring.
Co-ordinate the preparation of regular reports and updates for internal stakeholders, investors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and reporting standards.
Support new business pitches and product design with sound situation-based offerings.
Contribute to process improvements, knowledge sharing, within the green housing team to scale deal flow, enhance deal execution efficiency and effectiveness.
Any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time during the engagement period.
Requirements
Candidates for the role should possess the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, engineering, or a related field. Master's degree or relevant professional qualification is an added advantage.
Minimum of six (6) to eight (8) years of credit, debt capital market, corporate finance, project finance, private equity, and mortgage or real estate.
Strong analytical skills and structuring know-how, good understanding of guarantee products, capital markets and financial instruments.
Sound financial modelling skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools as well as other financial analysis tools.
Proven analytical skills and systematic problem-solving skills, while paying attention to detail and a quantitative mindset.
Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Sound understanding of real estate and housing industry, familiar with guidelines and regulations, processes and procedures as well as the project development processes will be an added advantage.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and social impact objectives.
Good grasp of the critical issues and constraints faced by key actors in the housing sector in Nigeria.
Acute attention to detail and a dedication to providing high-quality work outcomes.
