Head, Investment Banking

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is an Africafocused investment banking firm with significant financial and technical expertise.

Job Summary

Our client seeks a highly skilled and entrepreneurial Senior Investment Banker to lead the development and growth of their investment banking division. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with the CEO and lead with transformative impact. The role is responsible for driving growth ensuring operational excellence managing key client relationships and providing high-level leadership to teams across advisory capital markets fund management mergers and acquisitions corporate restructuring and other financial consulting services.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Raising Raise capital through issuance of securities (debt or equity) and strategic financial transactions from pitch to close.
Transaction Origination & Execution Lead the Companys investment banking division in end-to-end transaction origination and execution. Leverage on existing and potential networks to source negotiate and close new mandates. Identify and pursue new markets service offerings as well as strategic partnerships.
M & A Advisory Lead Mergers & Acquisitions advisory private placements and capital raising from valuation modeling and structuring deals to regulatory compliance (where required).
Strategic Planning Participate in the formulation of short- and long-term group strategy for the investment banking division; set up correspondent goals and progress plans as well as implement solutions to issues.
Strategic Advisory Provide strategic leadership oversight advice and cost-effective business strategies to the Chief Executive and the Board.
Strategic Leadership Provide leadership mentorship and guidance to senior management and advisory teams. Foster a culture of performance innovation and accountability.
Stakeholder Management Work cross-functionally to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including executive management shareholders compliance legal counsels financial advisors and potential acquisition targets.
Team Leadership Provide transformational and effective leadership to all employees within the company with a strong focus in achieving outstanding performance across board. Train and mentor a team of investment banking professionals including analysts and associates to ensure high performance and adherence to Company procedures.
Client & Stakeholder Relations Act as the primary contact for high-profile clients investors and financial institutions. Understand their evolving financial needs pitch services and represent the Company at industry events and meetings.
Corporate Governance & Compliance Drive implementation and compliance to applicable laws regulations and internal policies.
Support the Board and Executive Management in governance risk and compliance initiatives as a decision-maker in line with delegated authority

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in an investment bank private equity firm commercial bank or investment banking boutique.
In-depth understanding of corporate finance investment banking private equity/venture capital corporate finance the capital market fund management wealth management and regulatory frameworks.
A proven and demonstrable track record of leadership financial management expertise driving success maintaining profitability securing investments and making data-driven decisions.
Quantitative and analytical skills to perform complex financial modeling
An MBA MSc or relevant Masters degree a plus.
A recognized professional financial certification (e.g. ACA CFA CIBN CISI etc.) is an advantage
Familiarity with all business functions: Finance IT Deals Advisory Fund Management etc.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a personable approach and credibility

Our client is an Africafocused investment banking firm with significant financial and technical expertise.Job Summary Our client seeks a highly skilled and entrepreneurial Senior Investment Banker to lead the development and growth of their investment banking division. This is a unique opportunity t...

Our client is an Africafocused investment banking firm with significant financial and technical expertise.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Capital Raising Raise capital through issuance of securities (debt or equity) and strategic financial transactions from pitch to close.
Transaction Origination & Execution Lead the Companys investment banking division in end-to-end transaction origination and execution. Leverage on existing and potential networks to source negotiate and close new mandates. Identify and pursue new markets service offerings as well as strategic partnerships.
M & A Advisory Lead Mergers & Acquisitions advisory private placements and capital raising from valuation modeling and structuring deals to regulatory compliance (where required).
Strategic Planning Participate in the formulation of short- and long-term group strategy for the investment banking division; set up correspondent goals and progress plans as well as implement solutions to issues.
Strategic Advisory Provide strategic leadership oversight advice and cost-effective business strategies to the Chief Executive and the Board.
Strategic Leadership Provide leadership mentorship and guidance to senior management and advisory teams. Foster a culture of performance innovation and accountability.
Stakeholder Management Work cross-functionally to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including executive management shareholders compliance legal counsels financial advisors and potential acquisition targets.
Team Leadership Provide transformational and effective leadership to all employees within the company with a strong focus in achieving outstanding performance across board. Train and mentor a team of investment banking professionals including analysts and associates to ensure high performance and adherence to Company procedures.
Client & Stakeholder Relations Act as the primary contact for high-profile clients investors and financial institutions. Understand their evolving financial needs pitch services and represent the Company at industry events and meetings.
Corporate Governance & Compliance Drive implementation and compliance to applicable laws regulations and internal policies.
Support the Board and Executive Management in governance risk and compliance initiatives as a decision-maker in line with delegated authority

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in an investment bank private equity firm commercial bank or investment banking boutique.
In-depth understanding of corporate finance investment banking private equity/venture capital corporate finance the capital market fund management wealth management and regulatory frameworks.
A proven and demonstrable track record of leadership financial management expertise driving success maintaining profitability securing investments and making data-driven decisions.
Quantitative and analytical skills to perform complex financial modeling
An MBA MSc or relevant Masters degree a plus.
A recognized professional financial certification (e.g. ACA CFA CIBN CISI etc.) is an advantage
Familiarity with all business functions: Finance IT Deals Advisory Fund Management etc.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a personable approach and credibility