Head, Corporate Finance

Our client is a financial institution that provides share management, capital raising, investment, market research, analysis and advisory services in Corporate Finance, Equities and Fixed Income Markets to diversified clientele.

 
Job Summary

The Head, Corporate Finance is responsible for leading the company's corporate finance function, including financial planning and analysis, capital raising, financial modelling, mergers and acquisitions, business valuation, investment analysis, treasury management, and strategic financial advisory. The role supports executive management in driving sustainable growth, profitability, and shareholder value.

 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of corporate finance transactions from post-origination through completion, including deal structuring, negotiation, documentation, and regulatory processes.
  


• Drive investor engagement activities and maintain strong relationships with investors, banks, regulators, and other key stakeholders.
  


• Lead negotiations on financing arrangements, commercial agreements, and transaction terms with lenders, investors, and counterparties.
  


• Oversee the preparation and review of financial models, valuations, investment teasers, information memorandums, prospectuses, and transaction presentations.
  


• Lead the evaluation of investment opportunities, financing structures, and strategic transactions by assessing financial viability, market conditions, and associated risks.
  


• Coordinate public issuance documentation and regulatory filings with relevant authorities including the SEC, NGX, FMDQ, and NASD, ensuring compliance with applicable capital market regulations.
  


• Review financial forecasts, transaction performance, and business projections to assess achievability, identify risks, and support strategic decision-making.
  


• Monitor industry trends, market developments, and emerging opportunities to support both organic and inorganic growth initiatives across the firm.
  


• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders across all levels to drive transaction execution and achieve strategic business objectives.
  


• Provide leadership across the Corporate Finance function by overseeing transaction activities, supporting team development, and ensuring high-quality execution standards.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's, MSc, MBA degree in finance, economics, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
  


• Professional qualifications such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIS.
  


• 8-10 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, structured finance, or related financial advisory roles.
  


• Strong experience in transaction execution, capital raising, mergers & acquisitions, or structured finance transactions.
  


• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills.
  


• Strong understanding of financial markets, investment products, and regulatory frameworks within the financial services industry.
  


• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
  


•  Proven ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  


• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
  


• High level of professionalism, commercial awareness, and attention to detail.