Chief Investment Officer (Credit Risk) - Mozambique

Chief Investment Officer (Credit Risk) - Mozambique CA Global Africa Recruitment is looking for a highly qualified and accomplished individual for the role of Chief Investment Officer for a specialist risk company. The role is to be based in Mozambique. Introduction My client is a leading risk financier of small and medium enterprises. The company actively supports entrepreneurial growth by providing financing, specialist sectoral knowledge and added-value services for viable small and medium businesses. Responsibilities • Implementing the business plan and strategy for the Fund for investing in SMEs operating in Mozambique • Lead transactions in the firm from identification, negotiations, closing, monitoring investments and finally the exit thereof (the incumbent takes final responsibility for the transaction even though assisted by other staff members) • Represent the company and its clients as presented to Investment Committee on boards of portfolio companies • Implement corporate governance disciplines in investee companies • Initiate investments in chosen areas of investment preference • Management of resources both internally and externally • Marketing the Funds’ investment solutions and build sound relationships with clients and role players • Manage and add value to the investment portfolio • Effectively managing human resources by recruiting good people, training them, investing in and retaining them so that they, in turn, can continuously find good entrepreneurial businesses to invest in and add value to. Requirements • Tertiary qualification (Finance degree) with management studies • Strong credit knowledge and credit skills • Knowledge of private equity would be an advantage • Management experience • Fluent in English and Portuguese • Mozambican citizen • Results focused • Passion for client services • Excellent communication skills • Solid negotiation skills • Track record of excellent investment decision-making abilities • Hands-on deal making, commercial experience in key investment sectors. Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information. Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted