Deputy GM – Investment Manager and CFO

Job description / Role

Deputy GM – Investment Manager and CFO - AED 40,000
Dubai

Do you have a strong commitment to social justice and would you like to work for an organisation which is founded on the principles of poverty alleviation? If so, this position should definitely be of interest. This is a highly complex role that requires a high caliber individual with regional experience.

Key responsibilities include:
• Responsible for the development and delivery of financial products and services:
• Identify potential new financial products and services
• Research, develop and launch an investment fund for MENA accepting 3rd party investors;
• Seek investors and prepare proposals to enhance products and services offered based on market demands;
• Create appropriate screening mechanisms;
• Introduce pricing scheme;
• Meeting P&L targets by closing on investments; Conduct annual review of financial products and services provided
• Originates and structures commercial debt financing supported by partial credit enhancement from the company;
• Manage the company funds;
• Develops advisory services including treasury management, cash management, capital structure to support commercial financing needs of Partners;
• Lead bank road shows and marketing of financing products;
• Participates in wide range of transaction types for MFIs, including off-balance sheet financings, term financing, private placements, and quasi-equity;
• Oversees deal flow pipeline and database of partner performance data and partner investment portfolio;
• Work with General Manager and Program Manager to develop additional financing products to meet the needs of existing and prospective MFI Partners;
• Networks with Microfinance Investment Vehicles (MIVs) and stays abreast of equity and debt fund activities;

Requirements

In order to be considered for this role you must have an MBA and preference will be given to CFA qualified candidates. You should have at least 10 years experience in a similar position in investment banking, finance or private equity within an international organization. This role demands someone with excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills fluent in English and preferably Arabic/French. This role will require at least 30% of the time travelling abroad. You need to be flexible, adaptable and a natural leader. Our client is looking for someone who is committed to poverty alleviation in the Middle East and Africa.

About the Company

KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"

Who we are:

Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.

Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.

Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.

What we do:

Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills

Why Us:

The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.