Manage business development activities including due diligence, financial modeling, risk assessment, and strategic project support for potential transactions.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Assist the team in evaluating, conducting due diligence, structuring, and
negotiating potential transactions across the region including greenfield
developments, concessions, strategic expansion plans, acquisitions,
divestments, and restructurings.
Conduct and coordinate with internal resources to conduct in depth
research, analysis, and due diligence on the relevant asset, geography,
market, competitive environment, regulatory environment, engineering &
technical matters, operational requirements, and funding alternatives.
Prepare and review detailed/comprehensive three-statement financial
models to project business performance and conduct sensitivity analyses in
order to assess potential returns to DP World.
Prepare valuation analysis of potential opportunities by applying a variety of
techniques including discounted cash flow, dividend discount model,
comparable companies, and comparable transactions.
Assist business units in reviewing and criticizing business plans
assumptions and stress-testing them for variances in key operational and
commercial assumptions.
Support business units to develop their projects and support through the
DP World approval process, including preparing project briefs and
presentations to secure internal approvals.
Analyze key risks identified in due diligence and potential mitigants including
preparing risk matrixes which articulate key risks identified within each
project or transaction and mitigating actions (e.g., value adjustment,
contractual protections).
Assist in the review and negotiation of term sheets and transaction
documentation covering, among others, tenders, concessions, financing,
share purchase agreements and shareholders agreements.
Assist Finance/Treasury teams in securing financing for projects including
preparation of financial models with appropriate covenants to share with
third-party lenders. Develop market analyses including regional and competitive trends to
develop and maintain a constant understanding of market outlook, new
opportunities, and risk elements.
Assist in selection, appointment and management of external resources
including for legal, tax, financial, commercial, and technical due diligence, as
necessary.
Regular monitoring of completed investments including preparation of Post
Investment Reviews.
Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting
and demonstrating positive behaviors in harmony with DP World’s
principles, values, and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied
in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct
and Ethics policies.
Create and maintain analytical database to serve as reference for project
appraisal.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
The above outlined responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you may be
required to carry out other tasks that are appropriate to your role in addition
to these.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS
Degree level education in Business Administration, Engineering or related
field.
Post-graduate/professional qualification in Finance preferred (e.g., MBA,
CFA and/or related qualification).
Strong financial modelling skills. Comprehensive understanding of business
valuation and debt structuring.
Minimum 7 years of a progressive finance career path.
Strong numerical analytical, research and risk assessment skills.
Strong relationship management and communication skills.
Proficient in using business applications.
Hold & maintain professional/academic qualifications or other appropriate
expertise.
Strong project management and strategic planning capabilities.
Ability to utilize multiple sources of information and integrate the data into
concise and well-reasoned output.
Ability to respond to aggressive timelines without compromising the quality
of output.
