FINANCIAL ADVISORY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Financial Advisory Candidate is responsible for the origination and execution of M&A transactions, Private Capital raises in equity within Nigeria. This involves providing support and advice to companies, various financial sponsors, and the Nigerian government. Financial Advisory Associate in this role will provide support to senior team members in executing various transactions within the defined scope of activities.

Your activities as a team member may include the following tasks:

• Preparation of pitch books, company valuation reports and other deal road show marketing material
• Preparation / drafting of information / offering memorandum and discussion papers for client transactions
• Preparation and audit of financial models in MS excel for internal purposes and on advisory transactions. Knowledge of merger modelling is advantageous.
• Researching the market and presenting findings and suggestions for merger and acquisition prospects for the business.
• Preparation of financial reports based on shared private and public information, inclusive of the prospective business’s company revenue, staff resources assessments, and general due diligence.
• Training and mentoring the analyst team members to enable transfer of relevant skills and knowledge
• Must have experience with transaction execution across different industries in Nigeria
• Maintaining and strengthening relationships acquired through transactions with select corporate clients and financial investors
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ANALYTICAL SKILL/QUALIFICATIONS

• A first degree in Economics, , or a similar field, having a masters’ degree will be an added advantage
• Proven experience as an Investment Banker for at least 5 years
• Experience and expertise with valuation, financial modeling, and forecasting
• Knowledge of regulations covering securities and M&A in Nigeria
• Solid grasp of current market developments
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Outstanding communication ability (written and oral)
• Strong work ethic and professionalism
• A professional qualification (CFA, ACCA) is an advantage
• A good understanding of Investment Banking