Investment Associate (Private Equity)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Industry: Investment Management

About the Company: Our client is a leading securities register and data management provider in the Nigerian Capital Market.

The Company is seeking an experienced Investment Associate who will support deal origination, financial analysis, due diligence, transaction execution, portfolio monitoring, and strategic initiatives across the firm's investment platform.

Key Responsibilities:

§  Conduct financial modelling, valuation, and investment analysis.

§  Support deal sourcing, due diligence, and transaction execution.

§  Prepare investment memoranda, presentations, and committee papers.

§  Perform market and industry research across emerging markets.

§  Monitor portfolio companies and support value creation initiatives.

§  Engage with management teams and external stakeholders.

Requirements

§  Bachelor's degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper (2:1) from a top-tier university.

§  2–5 years' experience in Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Corporate Strategy, or General Management roles requiring strong analytical and financial modelling skills.

§  Strong proficiency in financial modelling, analytical reasoning, and presentation development.

§  Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship, private equity, or principal investing in emerging markets.

§  Experience in Nigeria, Ghana, or other African markets is an advantage.

§  Fluency in French is an added advantage.

Benefits