Investment Banker: Mining RPF

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Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together...one story at a time. With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group. Job Summary Opportunity to join Investment Banking Mining Project Finance team. Successful candidate will have relevant degree and 3-4 years' experience in Investment banking (natural resources, project finance, or leveraged finance) with deep understanding of Mining finance, commodity finance, or structured lending. Exposure to mining transactions (debt, equity, or advisory) is strongly preferred Job Description Transaction Execution Support the execution of mining-related financing transactions, including: Project finance (greenfield and brownfield developments) Corporate and leveraged finance facilities Structured commodity/offtake-linked financing Manage transaction workstreams, including: Due diligence coordination (technical, ESG, legal, insurance) Financial structuring and lender engagement Assist with preparation and review of: - Information memorandums - Credit papers and business committee submissions - Financing agreements and term sheets Financial Analysis &. Modelling Develop and maintain advanced financial models specific to mining assets: Life-of-mine (LOM) models Cash flow forecasting based on production profiles and commodity prices Debt sizing and sculpting Perform sensitivities on key variables: - Production - Commodity prices - Operating costs - FX rates and inflation Assess credit metrics and project bankability: - DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) - LLCR (Loan Life Coverage Ratio) - Leverage ratio - Interest Coverage ratio - Breakeven prices and downside cases Technical &. Sector Analysis Work with independent technical consultants to understand: Ore body characteristics Mine plans and production schedules Capex and opex assumptions Evaluate key risks: - Geological risk - Jurisdictional/political risk - Environmental and ESG considerations Track sector developments across commodities (PGMs, gold, coal, base metals, etc.) Client Interactions Prepare high-quality client deliverables: Pitch materials and financing proposals Market updates and commodity insights Participate in meetings with: - Mining corporates - Private equity sponsors - Technical advisors and lenders Origination & Business Development Identify and support origination opportunities, including: - M&A /acquisition related financing - Project development funding - Refinancing and extensions Assist in developing tailored financing solutions (e.g., streaming, royalties, hybrid structures) Team Oversight Supervise Analysts on models and presentations Review output for accuracy and quality Support knowledge development within the team Education Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required) Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank. Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

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