Business Origination Advisor
This role will be responsible for identifying companies and providing TA to develop a pipeline of investable businesses cases in climate adaptation and mitigation linked to agricultural or forestry value chains. They will also manage administratively the origination projects, and support monitoring, knowledge & learning and regional collaboration.
- Provide support in scoping and structuring new business cases:
- Contribute to the identification and preparation of investment proposals, undertaking analysis and discussions with internal staff & clients as appropriate
- Ensure compliance of business cases with fund’s assessment framework
- Support planning and execution of due diligence visits
- Participate in client visits when requested
- Analyse financial data including ratios, projections, budgets, etc.
- Support legal contracting process together with the DFCD Project Finance Officer.
- Monitor a portfolio of contracted grants.
- Prepare (credit)reviews incl. market and financial analysis
- Provide inputs to the Regional Business Investment Officer by responding to requests for information/support
- Undertake administrative tasks to ensure file completion (compliance and reporting)
- Participate in client monitoring visits
- Provide analysis and support, profiling, knowledge & learning
- Provide support on repeat transactions for existing clients
- Assist team members in other aspects of the portfolio management process
- Support profiling of SNV in the climate and investment space by participating and presenting in workshops & conferences, networking, and writing/formulating knowledge pieces and contributing to learning & communication products
- Lead country-level project management of DFCD
- Develop workplans and budgets
- Ensure compliance of originated companies with all administrative processes
- Monitor achievement of results and budget/grant depletion
- Report as per agreed frequency to Sector Leader & Regional Investment Expert
- Lead business development for additional origination grants to SNV
- Support business development initiatives that involve climate and investment in Cambodia.
- Msc in (agri)economics, finance, business administration or engineering;
- Minimum of 4 years working experience as investment inclusive business expert; Proven experience in providing business development and marketing support to companies
- Proven experience in developing bankable business plans for starting and existing companies
- Working experience in an international environment and/or in emerging markets
- Strong analytical and risk assessment skills, including financial modelling skills;
- Strong administration skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to build productive internal and external working relationships
- Displays a strong service and client orientation;
- Strong team player and good networking skills;
- Pro-active work attitude and 'can do', solution-oriented attitude;
- Strong skills in planning, administration, organising and prioritising;
- Risk aware and able to escalate issues when necessary;
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Affinity with SNV’s mission.