Group Assistant Manager - Corporate Finance & BD at The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company

1. Support senior members of the Group Corporate Finance and Business Development (CF BD) team in the evaluation and execution of new project investments, acquisitions, divestments and financing.
2. Support senior members of the Group CF BD team to undertake due diligence through:
   1. Data collection and assistance in performing desktop research on a particular opportunity including the nature of the opportunity and the stakeholders involved
   2. Assist in conducting detailed due diligence on the country, market, competitive environment and company-specific commercial, financial and legal issues.
   3. Review and analyze information memorandums, vendor due diligence reports and summarise key areas of risks and upsides for senior CF BD team members
3. Work with senior Group CFBD members or business units or regional offices to prepare detailed financial models to project business performance and conduct various sensitivity analysis to determine economic viability of the opportunity to DP World
4. Assist in the preparation of presentations and other materials for internal project approvals 
5. Assist senior CF BD team members in managing the overall process (internally and externally) within the required timeframe
6. Prepare and/or review financial models that are appropriate for our external strategic partners, external lenders, third-party financiers, etc. in order to determine the optimum capital structure
7. Assist in the preparation of and/or review information memorandums for our external strategic partners, potential lenders and such
8. Assist in monitoring of completed investments including preparation of Post Investment Reviews
9. Promote and demonstrate positive behaviour in harmony with DP World’s values and culture
10. Participate in ongoing training programs within the CF BD team and in the wider organization
11. Work collaboratively and flexibly with all members of the CF BD team, other HO teams and the business units 

OTHER

 

• Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviours 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
• Perform other related duties as assigned

The Group Corporate Finance and Business Development department has a global responsibility particularly with respect to investment review, strategic portfolio management, project financing and other corporate initiatives. 

The focus of this role is to provide strong financial analysis and overall execution support to projects being managed and reviewed by the team.

3. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree 
• Professional qualification in accountancy or finance (such as CFA/ CPA/CMA/ACCA and such) 
• 2-4 years total work experience working on building, auditing financial models with a corporate in the maritime / infrastructure industry, or at a reputable investment bank or advisory firm or BIG 4 services firm or infrastructure focused buy-side fund
• Excellent understanding of corporate finance concepts and practical experience of working on various valuation methodologies (DCF, Comparable Companies Analysis and such), M&A synergy analysis and such
• Experience of working in the infrastructure / utility industry, with an ability to demonstrate an understanding of the value drivers of a capital intensive, long life, cash generative businesses is desirable 
• Excellent Financial Modelling capabilities and MS office capabilities (Powerpoint / Word) is essential
• Working with Bloomberg, FactSet, Capital IQ databases is desirable
• Strong ability to undertake research, analyze and understand information to effectively make informed decisions 
• High attention to details and ability to multitask 
• Strong work ethic with ability to work with minimal supervision on tight deadlines
• Proven ability to work collaboratively, consultatively and inclusively with excellent teamwork skills
• Effective business communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English 
• Proficiency in one additional language besides English desireable

4. COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS 

Internal:

• Daily interaction with other member of the Group CF BD team and functional experts from other DP World departments 
• Daily/weekly interaction with the regional offices and business units.
• Periodic Interaction with senior management as and when necessary to discuss project issues

External:

• Engagement with various external parties.
• Regular performance of data gathering and DD meetings
• Manging external DD consultants

5. FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY 

Performing analysis and financial evaluation both independently and in support of other team members.  Presentation of recommendations and submission of reports to the senior CF & BD team members