Name &

Designation of the Requester

Job Title

Advanced Analyst

No. of Position /s

Type of Employment

Permanent

Year of Exp.

• 2-4 years of experience in Infrastructure/ PPP advisory

Qualification – Required

• BCom/Relevant undergraduate degree is mandatory. MBA/Master’s in Finance/Infrastructure Management

Qualification – Preferred

• Master’s degree in Project Finance/Infrastructure Management

Skills – Required

• Applied knowledge on project finance/PPP/ infrastructure advisory
• Understanding of MENA Transport, Healthcare, Power and Utilities Sector
• Analytical skillset; good communication and a team player
• Awareness on research databases like IJ Global, Zawya, Thomson One, Factiva, etc
• MS Office
  

Skills – Preferred

• Public Private Participation Certification / Project Finance / Business Modelling
• Data Analytic tools like Power BI, Alteryx

Job Description

Sector focus – Transport/ Healthcare/ Power and Utilities sector preferred

• Support the MENA client-facing team on various Infrastructure Transaction Advisory engagements in terms of PPP feasibility studies, Market assessment and Market Sounding, Procurement process and bid evaluation, current state assessment and in conducting primary surveys (B2B) to support the engagement requirements (onshore and offshore support).
• The candidate needs to also support the client facing team in proposals preparation, pursuits and business development initiatives based on the market knowledge gained from the secondary research.
• Demonstrating excellent skills in project execution, co-ordination including synergy assessment, project management, problem-solving and facilitation.
• Ability to contribute meaningful ideas and work productively with other team members as well as on independent assignments.
• Stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client's business
• Use current technology and AI tools to innovate and enhance the effectiveness of services provided and act as a leader in adopting new tools and techniques.
• Maintaining long-term client relationships and networks and cultivating business development opportunities.
• Work in close collaboration with other Strategy and Transaction teams and the wider firm.
• Ready to travel onshore to deliver the project, by working together with engagement team, on a need basis.

Candidate Profile

• 2-4 years of experience in infrastructure projects, pursuits preparation, PPP advisory experience in transport / healthcare / power & utilities sector.
• Experience in business analysis and client management in a consulting environment (Preference for exposure in Infrastructure Advisory related activities)
• General understanding of Public Private Partnerships/Project Finance, Deal Structuring and Procurement Process
• Experience in Business Development activities such as Proposal management and Proposal writing
• Experience in Feasibility studies, Market Assessment, Benchmarking studies, Trend Analysis, PPP Procurement process, and Bid Evaluation
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Experienced in presenting findings clearly in reports and other deliverables to clients
• Should have presentation & business writing skills as well as good excel knowledge
• Expertise/working knowledge with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Projects and Outlook
• Proficiency using the web, private, and public database as a resource for finding information.
• Possess great leadership capabilities with ability to articulate his technical capabilities in the best possible manner with different stakeholders
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines; must be able to analyse and prioritize assignments; also, must judge the amount of time required to produce the expected results, according to the importance of a project and the type of information needed.

Other details

What we look for:

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.
• You are highly motivated. We’re looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion in providing financial solutions and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our client’s goals.