• Play a crucial part in driving the transaction origination and internal credit approval process, conducting comprehensive financial and risk analysis to support decision-making of our credit committee.
o Drafting and presentation of credit applications to our credit committee on behalf of prospective borrowers based on rigorous due diligence and credit worthiness checks.
o Discussions with the risk management team on the deal risk profile of each client to determine the feasibility of providing financing based the modality of each transaction.
• Monitored market developments to identify potential origination opportunities with a one-legged focus in Sub-Saharan Africa, leveraging insights to inform strategic decision-making and drive growth of our business’s loan book.
• Analysed proposed transaction documentation and facilitated discussions with potential borrowers, introducers, executive directors, and their legal representatives, contributing valuable insights and fostering productive dialogue.
• Assisted in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, including performing KYC & compliance tasks, to uphold the organization's commitment to ethical and legal standards.