Cytonn Investments Project Finance Associate Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Project Finance Associate

Cytonn Investments is an independent investment company offering privately placed alternative investment solutions (real estate, private equity and structured products) targeting institutional investors, high net-worth investors and the diaspora. 

To manage its rapid growth in Cytonn Real Estate, the development affiliate of Cytonn Investments, the company is looking for a dynamic and hardworking individual with strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills to join the team in the Project Finance department. 

The successful candidate will have an opportunity to participate in our share ownership plan.

Responsibilities:

• For existing projects, regularly oversee project budget review processes and finances to ensure proper tracking of project expenses and accurate projection of project funding needs;


• For potential new projects, work with the Cytonn Real Estate team to develop a project budget, timeline, and financing strategy;


• Assist in cash management and project management tasks associated with project due diligence, design development, entitlements, and construction management where necessary;


• Coordinate all communications with existing and potential lenders;


• Preparing cash flow projections and reports;


• Ensure ongoing compliance with loan agreement and financing structures for the existing projects;


• Assist in communication with Board of Directors, interested parties and planning of quarterly board meetings;

Skills:

• 5 years of work experience in a project finance related role.


• Strong IT skills will be an added advantage.


• Excellent analytical skills as well as the ability to analyze data.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with great accuracy, organization, attention to detail and follow-through.


• Ability to carry out assigned projects to completion with minimal directions.


• Effective communication skills, with ability to communicate issues clearly to diverse stakeholders and across a large, cross-functional project team


• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and distill the most important takeaways to guide next steps


• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain solid relationships with staff members, clients, administrators and custodians.

If you feel that you possess the above qualifications and would like to be considered for this job, please visit the Careers page on www.cytonn.com/careers and upload your application letter and current CV and daytime contact by the close of business on Friday the 4th of September 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.