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Gildas Mouellé

Pickering

Summary

Newcomer to Canada with a goal to advance career in Canadian finance industry. Possess a decade of experience as a bilingual (French and English) finance professional. Successfully sourced, structured, negotiated, and managed debt and equity impact investments for Dutch Fund Manager operating in Africa. Expertise in data analysis, financial modeling, corporate finance, deal structuring, negotiations, critical thinking, risk management, KYC/AML procedures, and effective communication. Valuable ability to thrive under pressure both independently and as part of a team.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Investment Associate

XSML Capital
05.2022 - 10.2024
  • Evaluated potential investments using rigorous financial modeling techniques to inform decisionmaking.
  • Optimized asset allocation with thorough risk assessment and diversification efforts.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, providing personalized investment advice and guidance.
  • Managed complex projects while adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints, ensuring successful outcomes for clients.
  • Coordinated efforts across departments to address client concerns promptly, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction throughout engagements.
  • Presented insightful recommendations during investment committee meetings based on thorough due diligence efforts.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance across all aspects of the firm''s operations.
  • Mentored junior associates, fostering a supportive environment that encouraged professional growth.
  • Enhanced investment strategies by conducting comprehensive market research and analysis.
  • Met with clients to generate new business and negotiate contracts.
  • Met and collaborated with existing and prospective clients to ascertain financial goals and provide recommendations on investment solutions.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to maximize satisfaction.
  • Analyzed financial needs of clients and developed tailored strategies to meet goals.
  • Educated clients on potential risks and rewards associated with various investments.
  • Created financial models to analyze and evaluate investment strategies.

Investment Associate

XSML Capital
12.2014 - 05.2022
  • As an Investment Associate, I was responsible for sourcing, structuring, executing and monitoring equity, debt and mezzanine investment opportunities in SMEs D.R
  • Congo
  • As a Senior Investment Associate, I also became responsible for the Angola office administration while overseeing the execution of XSML investment strategy in the country
  • Direct involvement in pipeline development and execution in the D.R
  • C
  • And Angola, resulting in an investment portfolio of USD50m (debt and equity), equivalent to18% of XSML total AUM
  • Out of these USD50m,9% have been successfully exited, generating an average IRR of21% across2 Funds
  • Sourced, analyzed, structured and drafted/reviewed investments memoranda in various sectors: Residential Real Estate, Manufacturing, Retail distribution, Telecom, Transport, Midstream and Downstream gas, ICT, ESCO, etc
  • Drafted legal documentation (shareholder agreements, loan agreements, security agreements, etc)
  • Active member of the Pre-Approval Committee, where with other committee members, we would review investment proposals from all XSML countries of operation, before sending them to the Investment Committee
  • Performed KYC and E&S Due Diligence following IFC Performance Standards
  • Monitored investee companies’ performances by developing and maintaining fruitful relationships with clients and through KPI reports
  • Represented XSML in Angola, developed and managed relationship with various stakeholders: lawyers, accountants, tax authorities, bankers, businessmen, chambers of commerce, etc
  • Liaised with Limited Partners and other prospective investors during due diligence phase and clients’ visits
  • Participated to the Limited Partners Advisory Committee (LPAC) where I was presenting Angola Macroeconomic overview, explaining and when required, defending XSML investment strategy in the country
  • That resulted in the LPAC considering increasing Angola allocation of AFR IV
  • Talent acquisition, coaching and mentoring of Analysts
  • Senior Investment Associate (May2022 to October2024)

Analyst

Deloitte
03.2014 - 11.2014
  • Performed Audit and Advisory diligences in key companies of Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Account balances analysis and validation
  • Trial Balance and Financial Statement reconciliation
  • Financial analysis
  • Internal Control processes review
  • Draft Audit reports

Administrative Assistant

Jama a.s.b.l.
08.2008 - 03.2010
  • Company Overview: JAMA was a local Not-for-Profit organization, sub-contractor of the US embassy-Kinshasa in DRC acting in social marketing
  • Created and implemented the financial data reporting procedures and documents, improved cashing out process and control procedures by reducing irrelevant expenses
  • Managed an administrative budget of USD400000 and made the administration unit’s projected budget for a six-month period activity
  • Managed financial interaction with the payroll outsourcing company
  • Explored business opportunities with potential partners
  • Managed the internal employee’s emergencies pool fund by collecting contributions, analyzing and processing loan requests, collecting reimbursements

Education

Master in Economics - Financial Economics

Kent State University
12.2012

Bachelor in Economics - Mathematical Economics

Protestant University of Congo
10.2008

Skills

  • Investment strategy
  • Due diligence
  • Valuation techniques
  • Portfolio management
  • Deal sourcing
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Private equity
  • Investor relations
  • Real estate investments
  • Creative thinking
  • Customer Service-oriented
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Expertise in Excel
  • Financial modeling
  • Business development
  • Persuasive negotiator
  • Mezzanine transactions
  • Attention to detail
  • Decision-making
  • Team building
  • Interpersonal skills

OTHERS

  • In September2023, I was the guest speaker of the Africa Tech Talks podcast. The episode topic was Impact investing and the misconception about investing in Africa.
  • URL link: https://youtu.be/JZI3-tw4Eqw

Training

  • GP Institutionalization - International Finance Corporation
  • Advanced Financial Analysis and Modelling, Debt Structuring - Training The Street
  • Various E&S topics (Occupational Health and Safety, Identifying Labor Issues, E&S Risk Management, etc.) - Swedfund, in collaboration with KFW
  • Excel for Advanced User, Financial Modelling, Financial Statement analysis and Business Valuation - International Finance Corporation
  • Training for International Investment Officers - Business Partners Limited

LANGUAGE SKILLS

French: native
Native or Bilingual
English: fluent
Native or Bilingual
Lingala: native
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese: conversational
Elementary

Awards

Fulbright Scholarship,2011

Timeline

Senior Investment Associate

XSML Capital
05.2022 - 10.2024

Investment Associate

XSML Capital
12.2014 - 05.2022

Analyst

Deloitte
03.2014 - 11.2014

Administrative Assistant

Jama a.s.b.l.
08.2008 - 03.2010

Bachelor in Economics - Mathematical Economics

Protestant University of Congo

Master in Economics - Financial Economics

Kent State University

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