Analyst (Project finance and M&A) - Cape Town, South Africa

Green Giraffe is seeking an Analyst for Project Finance and M&A in Cape Town, South Africa. The role involves supporting financial structuring, preparing financial models for renewable energy projects, and conducting market intelligence. Candidates should have a master's degree in finance or engineering, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. This is a full-time position with opportunities for travel and professional growth.
As an Analyst on our project finance & M&A deal team, you will be right in the middle of all the action. You will be working on impactful transactions and will be accountable for the smooth execution of advisory missions relating to financial structuring, raising required debt or leading M&A equity finance transactions. This is the ideal job for you to apply your analytical skills and curiosity for out-of-the-box solutions.

Why join the Cape Town Green Giraffe team?

You will be joining a growing Cape Town-based team of around 6 (“giraffes”) and work in close collaboration with fellow giraffes in Europe, Americas and Asia on our projects.

The scope of this role will include :
• Supporting the project manager in defining and implementing the adequate financial structure
• Preparing, updating or reviewing financial models and cash flow valuations for renewable energy projects
• Organising and reviewing the due diligence work prepared by other advisors
• Performing general market intelligence on sectors of interest to the company
• Contributing to the business development
• Participating actively in an entrepreneurial, international and dynamic team focused on making projects happen and adding real value to our clients

Minimum Requirements

The candidate should have a master’s or similar degree in finance or engineering from an internationally renowned institution. The ideal candidate should at least have 1 year of experience in project finance and/or M&A within the energy transition sector.

In addition, the candidate should demonstrate:
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Excellent analytical skills and an ability to learn quickly
• Excellent Excel skills
• A strong understanding and mastering of financial concepts and products
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Thoroughness and organisation
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to take initiatives and responsibility for allocated tasks
• The willingness to travel abroad
• An additional language (French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Chinese or Japanese) would be a great plus

Package and application

This job is to be filled on a permanent contract basis and full-time. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a range of benefits, such as healthcare coverage, pension contributions and unlimited access to an e-learning platform.

The candidate can expect opportunities to travel to other offices and to participate in regular team building activities. Additionally, the candidate will be given the opportunity to grow and take responsibility in a dynamic renewables market environment.

If you’re interested in starting your life as a Giraffe, don’t wait and please submit your application here!
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