Divisional Executive: International Finance Unit II : Development Bank of South Africa Jobs

Job Reference Number	REC0036
Job Title:	Divisional Executive: International Finance Unit II
Business Unit:	International Finance II
Location:	Midrand
Permanent / Contract:	Permanent
Number of Positions Available:	1
Application Closing Date:	15/3/2011
Key Responsibilities:	To improve the organization’s ability to leverage its current human capital investment and to grow future institutional capability, the organization will be entrenching a divisionalization focus in both its strategic and operational initiatives: The creation of the Divisional Executive structure is implemented as an enabler to: • Create focus on key areas and devolve accountability and responsibility for delivery of strategy; • Support key strategic initiatives within the International Division; • Establish and maintain strategic partnerships, networks and alliances aimed at supporting the Development role; Build effective span of control; • Assist in creating a span of influence to deliver on the DBSA 5 key roles (Financier, Advisor, Partner, Integrator and Implementer); • Improve communication processes; • Create a broader skills base SCOPE OF WORK The scope of the Divisional Executive will include, but not limited to: • Lead and manage International Finance Unit II , which includes business development and deal structuring; • Control all resources( financial, human, technological, etc) in the area of responsibility; • Strategic responsibilities in line with Divisional Scorecard; • External Engagement( actively managing client and institutional relations); • Involvement in larger bank projects and key strategic initiatives especially cross functional initiatives; • Capacity building( internally and externally at senior professional and management levels); • Quality control of documentation coming from all IFU business units
Expertise & Technical Competencies:	• A post graduate qualification; a finance and investment oriented MBA or MSc • A minimum of 5 years middle to senior management experience in a financial institution in the area of investment transactions. • Strong and demonstrated business development and project finance/corporate finance deal structuring experience in the context of low income, fragile and post-conflict country situations. • Good knowledge of development finance and infrastructure which includes exposure in the private and/or public sector fields. • Strong networks and knowledge of development finance and infrastructure development in Africa, especially Angola, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and the DRC. • Strong leadership capabilities. • Good communicator (written and verbal) and able to communicate complex concepts effectively to executive management, board, shareholder, key stakeholders and staff. • Works with a long-term perspective in addressing on-going customer needs and problems. • Acts as a trusted advisor and becomes involved in the Bank’s decision-making process. • Is innovative and agile in response to external change. • Generates and maintains a creative and conducive working environment for staff. • Demonstrates leadership at organizational and stakeholder level. • Sets an example and is a role model (Lives the DBSA values and culture).
Important Personal Attributes:	Sound communication skills, written and spoken, to ensure quality investment appraisal documentation and presentation
Equity Statement:	The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) supports the appointment of previously disadvantaged individuals.
General and Application:	The DBSA corporate culture fit requires clear, logical and analytical thinking grounded in good interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency and results orientated execution of duties. The ability to work collaboratively and finding practical yet innovative solutions is critical to success in a work environment that demands emotional resilience, accountability and responsible risk taking and management. The DBSA reserves the right to amend or remove vacancies in line with organisational requirements.