Head, Execution

Key Responsibilities
1. Transaction Execution & Delivery
Lead and oversee the execution of all investment banking transactions including but not limited to Capital raises (equity and debt) Mergers and acquisitions Financial advisory and restructuring mandates and Structured finance and private capital transactions.
Ensure transactions are executed efficiently accurately and in line with client objectives regulatory requirements and internal risk standards.
Take primary responsibility for complex or high-profile mandates acting as deal captain where required.
Review and sign off on key transaction materials including financial models investment memoranda pitch books information memoranda and transaction documentation.

2. Team Leadership & Capability Building
Support recruitment and onboarding of execution talent.
Provide direct leadership to execution teams across different product verticals and client segments.
Set clear execution standards timelines and accountability across deal teams.
Coach mentor and develop Associates and Analysts with a strong focus on technical excellence and professional judgment.
Work with the MD to build leadership depth and succession within the execution function.

3. Client Coverage & Relationship Support
Support the MD on selective client coverage particularly for strategic accounts complex transactions and repeat clients.
Act as a senior execution-facing contact for clients during live transactions ensuring confidence in delivery and responsiveness.
Independently manage relationships for a limited portfolio of clients contributing to origination where appropriate.
Help convert executed mandates into long-term advisory relationships.

4. Process Quality & Scale
Institutionalize best-in-class execution processes templates and quality control standards across the firm.
Improve deal execution efficiency as transaction volumes grow without compromising quality or risk management.
Partner with Risk Legal Compliance and Operations to ensure robust transaction governance.
Drive post-deal reviews to capture lessons learned and continuously improve execution outcomes.
5. Strategic & Management Responsibilities
Serve as a key thought partner to the MD on firm-wide strategy execution capacity planning and growth priorities.
Contribute to the development of new product verticals and expansion into new client segments.
Support revenue growth by ensuring high client satisfaction repeat mandates and strong execution-led reputation

Education & Professional Requirements
Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Accounting Business or a related discipline
MBA MSc ACA CFA or equivalent professional qualification is strongly preferred
1015 years of experience in investment banking corporate finance or transaction advisory
Proven track record of leading execution on complex transactions in Nigeria (and preferably across Africa)
Demonstrated expertise in transaction execution and ability to manage multiple transactions concurrently in a high-pressure environment

Other Requirements:
Deep technical expertise in financial modelling valuation and transaction structuring
Strong project management and execution discipline
Excellent leadership and people management skills
Sound commercial judgment and risk awareness
Ability to engage confidently with senior executives boards regulators and investors
High integrity professionalism and attention to detail