Business Development Analyst

About the Private Infrastructure Development Group 

The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) is an innovative infrastructure project developer and investor which mobilises private investment in sustainable and inclusive infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa and south and southeast Asia. PIDG investments promote socio-economic development within a just transition to net zero emissions, combat poverty and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). PIDG delivers its ambition in line with its values of pioneering, partnership, safety, inclusivity, and urgency.

PIDG offers technical assistance for upstream, early-stage activities and concessional capital; invests in early-stage project development and project and corporate equity through its project development solution, InfraCo; its debt solution EAAIF (the Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund) is one of the first and more successful blended debt funds in low-income markets; and its guarantees solution, GuarantCo, provides credit enhancement and local currency solutions to de-risk projects. PIDG also supports a growing portfolio of local credit enhancement facilities, which unlock domestic institutional capital for infrastructure financing.

Since 2002, PIDG has supported 258 infrastructure projects to financial close, which provided an estimated 232 million people with access to new or improved infrastructure. PIDG is funded by the governments of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Australia and Sweden, and Global Affairs Canada. www.pidg.org

About the role

We are seeking a Business Development Analyst who will join the team to support the origination, evaluation, and execution of infrastructure investment opportunities within InfraCo (Asia), contributing to the development of high-impact projects. The role spans research, due diligence, financial analysis, stakeholder engagement, and pipeline management, with scope for greater ownership and leadership depending on experience.

Role and responsibilities

Market and opportunity development, stakeholder engagement

• Build and maintain a strong understanding of the market, key players, technical developments, and macroeconomic environment across relevant geographies.
• Undertake research into markets, technologies, and partners to identify new opportunities or provide insights for ongoing projects and potential exits.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts within the infrastructure sector.
• Build strong working relationships with project partners and external stakeholders to position PIDG as a preferred partner.

Pipeline and origination

• Support the development and tracking of a robust pipeline of infrastructure projects for PIDG’s potential participation.
• Evaluate new opportunities and contribute to screening and investment papers for review by senior management and investment committees.

Due diligence and analysis

• Support and participate in due diligence processes, including stakeholder engagement, KYC checks, and analysis of commercial feasibility and sustainability.
• Review and/or develop financial models, stress-test assumptions, and provide assessments against investment criteria.
• Consolidate findings into draft reports and recommendations for decision-making.

Transaction support, documentation and coordination

• Work closely with internal teams (Legal, Finance, Asset Management, Sustainable Development Impact, HSES) to progress investment proposals and ensure timely reporting.
• Prepare and review assumptions books, investment papers, and other documentation required for approvals.
• Support negotiations of term sheets, joint development agreements, and other definitive documentation for deal closure.
• Assist in structuring and securing financing arrangements and contribute to project development activities (e.g., feasibility studies, contract negotiations).

Risk management and reporting

• Identify and monitor risks within project plans and budgets, forecasting disbursements and proposing mitigation measures.
• Ensure timely and accurate updates in project and portfolio management systems.

Qualifications and education requirements

• Have a degree and/or professional qualification in a relevant discipline such as engineering, finance or economics from a reputable university; MBA or other Master’s degree in related discipline is preferred.

Skills

• Highly proficient in oral and written English; proficiency in regional languages is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen; ability to anticipate market trends and assess development impact.
• Understanding of debt and equity structures, market risk analysis, and financial transactions.
• Technical expertise in financial analysis, modeling, valuation, due diligence, and contract negotiations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable to change.

Experience

• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in infrastructure business development or investment.
• Experience working with international development institutions and/or regional experience in Asia is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a strong pipeline of quality investment opportunities in developing markets, considering sustainability, health, safety, environment, and social aspects.
• Strong appreciation and passion for PIDG mandate with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Interested applicants, please send your detailed, updated resume to [email protected]. All applications will be treated with strictest confidence. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

PIDG is an equal opportunities employer and values the diversity of all its employees, associates, owners, service providers and customers

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