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Job Title:  Equity Analyst

Organisation: Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDBL)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDBL) is the country’s national Development Finance Institution focused on accelerating socio-economic development through financial and non-financial interventions in line with Uganda’s development priorities.

Job Summary:   Assist the Manager Equity in growing the Bank’s Equity investment portfolio and providing advice on Equity Investment decisions

Accountability Statement  The job holder shall promote/mobilize Equity business, analyze and/or appraise equity funding proposals as well as monitor such businesses in the Bank’s portfolio, with the view of ensuring sustainable equity financing

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the  Bank’s  business  growth  objective  through  timely  and comprehensive due diligence of existing and prospective investees to ascertain sustainability and commercial viability
• Using a mix of equity instruments, and based on analysis and due diligence, to structure the most appropriate intervention that will build investee capacity, create value and ensure profitable exit.
• To prepare  and  process  Expressions  of  Interest  and  related documentation and reports for consideration by the Equity Review Committee (ERC) and Board Equity Investment Committee (BEIC) as per the Equity Policy and guidelines
• Ensure that all Expressions of Interest and requisite documentation is processed in compliance with the provisions of the Equity Policy and associated Manuals with any exceptions noted and compensating controls highlighted.
• Maintain and  document  a  high  quality,  robust  equity  investment pipeline, in line with UDBL’s strategic objectives and mandate
• Assist the Manager Equity in the monitoring of the performance and grading of the investments portfolio and pipeline on a monthly/ongoing basis and to recommend relevant remedial actions following the Equity policy.
• Assist the Manager Equity in other strategic roles including but not limited to annual business plan development, policy review, market research and advice on exit strategies
• Any such roles that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of  a  good  first  or  advanced  degree  from  a  reputable education  institution,  with  a  bias  in  finance,  business  studies, economics, statistics, applied mathematics, accounting or a related field is required.
• Full or part CFA and/or similar qualification is desirable

Experience

• A strong finance/investment background with working experience of a minimum 5 years in capital markets, equity investments or related fields in reputable institutions
• Solid Governance  experience  or  experience  working  closely  with Board(s) of Directors desirable

Competencies

• Strong Analytical and problem –solving skills
• Strong affinity for numbers / numerical proficiency
• Mastery of contemporary financial modeling
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Demonstrable knowledge  of  national  and  regional  business  and economic trends
• Sound Commercial awareness and Business acumen
• Ability to manage/work with multidisciplinary teams
• Good working knowledge of relevant laws including law relating to contracting and company law
• Superior Planning and Organizing skills

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 7th February 2025

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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