Director Business Development

• The Director of Business Development is responsible for leading AFRE's business growth and strategic planning agenda. The role entails driving corporate strategy, investment evaluation, market intelligence, and strategic transactions to maximize long-term value creation. Success in this role involves identifying opportunities for growth, effective collaboration with executive leadership and stakeholders, and ensuring alignment between investment decisions and corporate objectives.

Strategy Development

• Lead the development and periodic refresh of AFRE's long-term business strategy and growth plans.
• Coordinate long-term business planning and strategic roadmaps.
• Ensure alignment between business plans and corporate objectives.

Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis

• Direct market intelligence, research, benchmarking, and competitive analysis activities.
• Provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Assess industry trends, customer demand, and emerging opportunities.

Investment & Feasibility Assessment

• Lead preparation and enhancement of feasibility studies and investment appraisals.
• Ensure recommendations are financially sound and commercially viable.
• Review and validate investment proposals and business cases.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Coordinate annual budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes across functions.
• Consolidate assumptions, investment requirements, and operational plans.
• Ensure alignment between strategy, execution, and financial performance.

Governance & Committee Support

• Serve as Secretary to the Investment Committee.
• Coordinate submissions, review business cases, and document committee outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with approved investment frameworks.

Relationship Management & Team Leadership

• Build and maintain effective relationships with Executive Management and stakeholders.
• Lead, develop, and coach the Business Development team.
• Promote a high-performance culture and continuous improvement within the team.

• Strategic planning and business modelling.
• Advanced financial modelling, valuation, and investment appraisal.
• Executive presentation and board-level communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Real Estate, Engineering, or related discipline.
• MBA or Master’s degree in Finance, Strategy, Real Estate, or related field preferred.
• 12-15 years of progressive experience in strategy, business development, investments, corporate finance, real estate development, private equity, or management consulting.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing strategic planning, investment analysis, or business development activities.