Current Job Vacancies In A Reputable Investment Bank

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Oasis Africa Consulting Limited - Our client is a prominent investment Banking outfit in Africa with its headquarters is in Lagos, Nigeria. We are recruiting on their behalf to fill the position below:     Job Title: Head, Capital Markets and M&A Location: Lagos Job Grade: Vice President Department: Investment Banking Reports to: MD, Investment Banking Summary

• Reporting directly to the MD, Investment Banking, you will provide specialist advisory services on Capital Markets, Divestitures, Privatizations, Joint Ventures/Strategic Alliances, Capital Raising, Corporate Restructuring Transactions,  Mergers and Acquisitions amongst others.
• Support with driving profitability and meeting performance targets by developing the relationships,  tactics and business plans necessary to realizing revenue, earnings growth and increase in shareholders’ value.

Job Description

• Responsibility for originating, structuring and executing client projects and mandates
• Networking and marketing.
• Expand opportunities with existing clients
• Identify and act on referrals typically in relation to Investment Banking mandates
• Drive the end-to-end capital raising process (public offers, private placements, commercial papers etc) from the preparation of offer documents to the collation of returns/allotments.
• Prepare complex quantitative analysis, create pricing models and evaluate strategies/alternatives in support of the issuance of long term debt and/or equity.
• Keep abreast of new regulations or policies that may affect various industries, as well as monitor the economy to determine its effect on capital raising.
• Analyse client’s debt and equity portfolio and capital structure and assess alternative structures (funding strategies) to reduce the client’s cost of debt and/or increase its financial flexibility.
• Oversee the development and evaluation of financial models with the capability to sensitize key inputs and stress test financial covenants.
• Screening new projects, defining project description & scope and conducting feasibility studies to determine the financial viability of new ventures projecting cash flow & growth opportunities
• Liaison with regulatory authorities for sanctions & approvals
• Manage all activities related to funding tie-up & financial closure, up to disbursement.
• Contribute to revenue and business development of other business.
• Oversee quality transaction execution and client satisfaction
• Implementation of strategic action plans
• Enforcement of governance and control standards across the business
• Any other duties assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• BA/B.Sc. required; MBA, CFA or other advanced degrees/credentials desirable
• 13+ years of relevant investment banking industry experience required
• Capital raising experience in debt and equity markets required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good grasp of FDI and FPI
• Good business and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate productive business networks.
• Well established relationships with companies in the Private and Public sectors
• Due Diligence
• Financial Valuation
• Corporate Restructuring,
• Negotiation skills
• Risk Management
• Client Service
• Business Management (including Project Management skills)
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills

Salary N22,000 000 yearly + status car allowance of N2,000 000) Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Origination & Client Coverage Associate Location: Lekki, Lagos Job Type: Full-time Department: Investment Banking Reports to: MD, Investment Banking Job Grade: Associate Job Summary

• Driving profitability and meeting performance targets by developing the relationships,  tactics and business plans necessary to realizing revenue, earnings growth and increase in shareholders’ value.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsibility for originating, structuring and executing client projects and mandates
• Networking and marketing.
• Expand opportunities with existing clients
• Identify and act on referrals typically in relation to Investment Banking mandates
• Develop structured trade finance products, including off-balance sheet solutions for Receivables and Inventory
• Identify target market and develop strategy papers on market entry and relevance
• Oversee the development and evaluation of financial models with the capability to sensitize key inputs and stress test financial covenants.
• Screening new projects, defining project description & scope and conducting feasibility studies to determine the financial viability of new ventures projecting cash flow & growth opportunities
• Liaison with regulatory authorities for sanctions & approvals
• Manage all activities related to funding tie-up & financial closure, up to disbursement.
• Contribute to revenue and business development of other business.
• Oversee quality transaction execution and client satisfaction
• Implementation of strategic action plans
• Enforcement of governance and control standards across the business
• Any other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• BA/BSc. required; MBA, CFA or other advanced degrees/credentials desirable
• 7+ years of relevant investment banking industry experience required
• Capital raising experience in public equity markets required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good business and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate productive business networks.
• Well established relationships with companies in the Private and Public sectors
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Due Diligence
• Financial Valuation
• Corporate Restructuring
• Negotiation skills
• Risk Management
• Client Service
• Business Management (including Project Management skills)
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills

Salary N9,000,000 - N13,000,000. Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Francophone Associate Location: Lekki, Lagos Job Type: Full-time Company Name: Investment Banking Reports to: MD, Investment Banking Supervising: Nil Job Summary

• The job holder will work across key areas of corporate finance transactions (project finance, mergers, acquisitions and disposals, equity and debt capital markets.) and strategic review work.
• The job holder will be in charge of the business development of these key areas in African Francophone countries. Also he/she will assist the management of United Capital to set up an office in Senegal to cover African Francophone activities.
• The scope of sectors will include public company and private equity transaction (e.g. management and institutional buy-outs, debt and equity fundraising).

Job Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Originating and executing Investment Banking mandates across Africa with an emphasis on French speaking countries.
• Conduct detailed financial modeling, due diligence and valuation to develop business case for potential investment projects.
• Origination & execution of transactions
• Industry research and analysis
• Desktop analysis of businesses (financials, markets, products, competitors) and financial modeling
• Meeting new businesses and existing contacts
• Preparing a pitch document (including industry research)
• Undertaking risk management and compliance procedures
• Writing investor presentations, teasers and /or information memorandum (sales documents)
• Contacting prospective buyers, handling the bid process and assessing bids
• Assisting management with their presentation to bidders, project managing the due diligence process
• Providing commercial input to legal documentation
• Negotiating key terms and conditions of the transaction, and project manage the process and liaising with all key parties
• Assist the team lead in the evaluation of complex structured transactions and advise on financial risks.
• Ensure the timely preparation of transaction documents.
• Support members of the Investment Banking team
• Draft advisory reports and presentations to clients
• General research to support pitches and advisory reports
• Preparing proposals, pitches and engagement letters to clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics Finance, Accounting, Banking or other finance related discipline from a reputable university with a minimum qualification of a second class degree required. Additional professional qualification or a Masters will be an added advantage
• Up to 6 years in a similar capacity within a Financial Services environment
• French speaking is a must

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Equity Capital Markets (Private Placements)
• Possession of well-rounded advisor skills to clients
• Infrastructure
• Capital Raising
• Strong analytical skills
• Good multi tasking skills
• High level of ambition and motivation
• Ability to work effectively within a team with leadership
• Good commercial judgment and independence of mind
• Valuation and modelling skills
• Strong communication and business writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and in teams
• Entrepreneurial drive and spirit
• Significant level of maturity and the ability to work as a team interfacing with top company executives and senior management
• Highly organized, with the initiative and ability to work with limited supervision
• Analytical and attentive to detail
• Effective process management abilities
• Enthusiastic, positive and hardworking attitude
• Exceptional computer modeling/Excel spreadsheet/Powerpoint/Word  skills
• Fluent in oral and written French
• Appreciable knowledge of Francophone Africa

Salary N9,000,000 - N13,000,000 yearly. Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Team Lead, Equity Capital Markets Location: Lekki, Lagos Department: Capital Markets Reports to: Head, Capital Markets Summary

• To assist the Head, Capital Markets in sourcing of clients, raising capital and providing counsel to all parties in an investment interchange.

Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate in the management and development of the department by carrying out marketing and proposal efforts.
• Analyse client’s equity portfolio and capital structure and assess alternative structures (funding strategies) to reduce the client’s cost of equity and/or increase its financial flexibility.
• Monitor and evaluate capital market conditions and make proposals for optimal financing vehicles.
• Prepare complex quantitative analysis, create pricing models and evaluate strategies/alternatives in support of the issuance of long term debt and/or equity.
• Keep abreast of new regulations or policies that may affect various industries, as well as monitor the economy to determine its effect on capital raising.
• Coordinate the end-to-end capital raising process (public offers, private placements, commercial papers etc) from the preparation of offer documents to the collation of returns/allotments.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and other professionals in the offer process such as accountants, bankers, lawyers and media practitioners.
• Oversee the printing and distribution of offer documents.
• Supervise the return of monies in the event of oversubscription and the distribution of certificates.
• Conduct in-depth sector research.

Qualifications

• First Degree or its equivalent from a reputable tertiary institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years cognate experience. Appropriate post-graduate or professional qualifications such as an MBA, CFA, M.Sc in Finance or ACA would be beneficial.

Additional Information Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of equity investment.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to apply the knowledge of equity sourcing to make accurate and timely decisions.
• Must have a good knowledge of the operations of relevant regulatory authorities such as SEC and NSE.
• Good appreciation of the processes involved in packaging an offer.
• Possession of strong analytical skills including financial statement analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in working with clients and third-party vendors.
• Good business, marketing and relationship management skills.

Salary N13,000, 0000 yearly. Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

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