Investment Specialist at Export Development Fund Limited

Organisation Background

Export Development Fund (EDF) is a development finance institution (DFI) mandated to promote the growth as well as diversification of the country’s exports. EDF’s mission is to support the Malawi economy through provision of foreign trade solutions to facilitate export diversification, international competitiveness and inclusive growth.

EDF also plays a leading role in job creation by investing in ambitious projects and initiatives, with the aim of enhancing the competitiveness of Malawi’s exports.

EDF’s young and dynamic team is motivated towards the collective goal of transforming Malawi’s exporting sector for accelerated economic development.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for energetic and innovative individuals to join EDF. We are therefore inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

INVESTMENT SPECIALIST

Reporting to the Manager, Origination & Special Projects, the Investment Specialist is responsible for leading end-to-end operations of business development, due diligence, and the credit risk management processes for high efficiency processes and quality loan book. Particularly, the Investment Specialist will
be responsible for identifying, executing and actively managing infrastructure projects, and other structured deals as well as building a strong pipeline to anchor EDF’s business growth. The overall goal is to maximize the impact of EDF’s interventions and contribution to sector and/or industry development by executing innovative, developmental, and financially sustainable investments.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Develop & maintain extensive network of business contacts, to develop new business and generate revenue.
• Develop, manage and grow a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities consistent with Fund’s strategic goals.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to increase the developmental impact of new or portfolio projects.
• Develop and advise innovative and appropriate financing structures for projects.
• Review and develop financial models based on historical information and other available industry specific operating metrics to support investment decisions.
• Conduct scenario analysis based on macro and microeconomic fundamentals to support investment activities.
• Identify financial and non-financial risks and propose mitigants to inform investment decisions.
• Handle oversight and administrative functions for deal closure, compliance and monitoring of approved transactions and ensuring adequate funding for transactions.
• Lead portfolio reviews and recommend proactive interventions towards delinquency.
• Establish and implement risk and control processes to improve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate closely with social, environmental, and technical assistance counterparties to address factors that may impact transactions, find pragmatic solutions to sector specific challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact.
• Facilitate feasibility studies (economic, technical, financial, social, environmental, legal etc.) in line with the agreed project preparation Advisory Mandates.
• Facilitate financial close for bankable projects

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Attributes are as follows:

• Minimum of a master’s degree in finance, Economics, Banking, Business Administration, or related field from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Those with a related bachelor’s degree and with a minimum of over 5 years relevant experience may be considered.
• Negotiating and consensus building capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Good planning, organizing skills and team player.
• Ability to comprehensively analyze financial statements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to build and analyze financial models.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Credit principles, financing of infrastructure projects and general banking practices and procedures.
• Ability to build and analyze financial models.
• Excellent credit risk analysis and transaction structuring skills.
• Result oriented and demonstrable track record of originating and preparing project financing transactions.
• Familiarity with types of agreements/contracts typically used in project finance, including relevant legislative framework for Development Finance Institutions.

Method Of Application

Interested candidates should submit their applications clearly indicating the relevant position together with detailed CV and names of three (3) traceable referees by close of business, 6th June 2025 via
email to [email protected]. All applications should be addressed to:

The Managing Director
Export Development Fund Limited
First Floor – Public Service Pension Fund House
Off Presidential Drive
P.O. Box 30063
LILONGWE 3.

Only shortlisted applicants shall be acknowledged and invited for interviews.

EDF is an equal opportunity employer as such, women are encouraged to apply