Investment Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare analysis of different financing options for Uniestate's projects.
• Conduct due diligence on bank financing options.
• Compare the relative costs and benefits of different financing options.
• Acquire and maintain expertise in Uniestate's business, including its structure, departmental roles and responsibilities and operations, applying this knowledge in all decisions.
• Maintain expertise in property development, rental property investments and related disciplines.
• Implement Uniestate's internal policies, systems, processes, and procedures
• Ensure that changes to investment universe, criteria and policies, systems, processes and procedures are applied correctly.
• Identify own learning and development needs and ensure that he / she receives the required training, experience and learning to execute their roles effectively.
• Source financing information from a range of financing sources.
• Prepare and propose financing forecasts, given offers from different lenders.
• Maintain a network of contacts at local and international lending institutions.
• Manage the funding process through to closing, working with other Uniestate functions, as required. • Assess risks with reference to funding sources and structures.
• Contribute to the investment portfolio risk register by providing accurate, researched information on financing risk-related matters.
• Use systems, applications and tools in financial planning and reporting.
• Maintain and apply knowledge and understanding of legal, regulatory and internal compliance requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field is required
• Master's degree in Finance or a related field is preferred
• 10+ years of experience in sourcing and arranging financing.
• Demonstrable track record of arranging successful funding deals in property development / real estate field.

Skills:

• Management accounting • Investment accounting • Banking and bank financing • Investment / deal structuring and administration • Real estate and property management • Financial reporting • Business planning • Risk management