About the role

A critical element of securing the delivery of PIDG’s strategy will be the availability of appropriate funding to all parts of the Group.

Under its current arrangements, the Group can draw on funding from a variety of sources in the form of grants and return-seeking capital: in the case of the former, usually from its core government Owners; and in the case of the latter, usually from other sources (including private investors). However, fulfilment of PIDG’s strategic ambition requires that PIDG diversifies the types and sources of funding on which we are able to draw.

The process of securing funding starts by developing relationships with both existing and new counterparties. Existing funders will usually have built a relationship with the Group over a long period of time and will be familiar with the functionality and mission of the Group, to the extent that they are willing to commit capital in furtherance of their own strategic or policy-driven objectives. New counterparties are targeted carefully; relationships are nurtured through various channels; most commonly, as a result of developing new and innovative partnerships with those whose aims and vision aligns with our own and who are prepared to invest in, and with us.

Developing such relationships requires a whole-of-PIDG approach, and so it is important for those involved in the funding function to have a strong network of internal relationships such that the team can maintain a comprehensive picture of existing activity and potential leads. Such is the importance of this activity that the management team, the Board and the Owners of PIDG require to be kept appraised of developments on a regular basis.

As these relationships take shape, the counterparties will require the provision of financial and non-financial information which will enable them to prepare their own business cases for investment in PIDG, followed by more formal due diligence and ultimately to move through the execution phases of a funding arrangement.

The immediate focus, as foreseen in the Group Strategy, will be to attract funding into our early-stage project development activities (i.e. InfraCo, including in relation to the establishment of local Credit Enhancement Facilities). You will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of capital raising for the Group. Key responsibilities will include providing support to the Global Head of Investor Relations and the Group CFO in all aspects of maintaining and developing relationships with existing Funding Partners and Owners, and to help identify and develop new ones as well as to provide the associated management reporting in line with the activities described above.

Role and responsibilities

Providing information and analysing data:

• Liaise with existing Owners and potential Funding Partners; respond to specific information and data requests
• In conjunction with the Communications team, to prepare pitch and other presentation materials to the highest standard as required, including analysis and production of financial data
• Prepare reports for the management team, Board and Owners as part of the normal governance cycle and in response to any ad hoc enquiries

Relationship Management:

• The team will strategically target and develop new relationships with potential providers of funding, for which purpose you will assist the Global Head of Investor Relations and Group CFO to develop relationships with all funders (including Owners) of PIDG, deputizing whenever necessary
• This will include extensive internal liaison with various teams across the Group who interact with Owners and funders, including (but not limited to) Communications, Sustainable Development Impact, TA, Legal and Origination teams in each of the Group companies, as well as direct contact with the counterparties themselves

Fundraising:

• Lead and develop strategies for diverse entry points and funding structures for potential investors into the PIDG framework, factoring in capital structure, jurisdictional alignment, and tax considerations
• In respect of existing Owners, work closely with them on their funding plans and associated business cases, supporting them as required, including the preparation of financial modelling and due diligence activities
• Support all Group-related fundraising initiatives, including negotiations with existing and new Owners and Funding Partners and support Group credit companies in fund-raising activities

Advocacy:

• Represent PIDG at relevant events and conferences as a participant, panellist or presenter

Qualifications and education requirements:

• Educated to a degree level
• ACT or CFA qualification preferred, but not a necessity
• Working knowledge of German and/or French would be beneficial

Skills:

• Excellent at leadership across multiple locations, including influencing skills and ability to interact with, gain credibility and respect of all internal and external stakeholders, including multidisciplinary teams and resources
• Storyboarding and storytelling
• Strong MS Excel modelling and MS PowerPoint-based report writing and communication skills
• Excellent communicator, comfortable with presenting

Experience and Personal Qualities:

• 5+ years of experience in a client-facing role
• Private markets experience (i.e. Infrastructure, Private Equity, Real Estate, Venture Capital, Private Debt etc.) and/or experience working with government departments or PPP arrangements and/or experience working for an impact-focused NGO’s and/or global corporate banking and treasury management experience
• Exposure to emerging markets in Africa / Asia
• Being a team-player is essential
• An eye for detail, with a sense of pride in producing presentations
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision
• International / cross border team liaison
• Ability to work well under pressure and be able to respond to and meet demanding deadlines
• Passion for PIDG’s mandate, identify with PIDG’s strategic ambition
• Desire to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment essential

Applications close on 28 February 2025

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