Investment Banking Associate (Financial Services)

HIRING – Investment
Banking Associate (Financial Services)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Industry: Investment
Management

Work Schedule: Hybrid

Compensation: Base Pay
ranges BTW N27,000,000.00 – N38,000,000.00 Annual gross + other benefits

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

The Company is seeking to
hire an Investment Banking Associate who will play a key role in originating,
evaluating, structuring, and executing corporate finance and investment banking
transactions. The successful candidate will support mergers and acquisitions
(M&A), capital raising, private equity, debt financing, financial advisory,
and strategic investment activities for clients and the firm's investment
portfolio.

The role requires strong
financial analysis capabilities, transaction execution experience, market
research skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast -paced
environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial
Analysis and Valuation

• Develop and maintain
  detailed financial models for valuation, forecasting, scenario analysis, and
  investment appraisal.
  
• Conduct company valuations
  using methodologies such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Company
  Analysis, and Precedent Transactions.
  
• Analyse financial
  statements, industry trends, market dynamics, and investment opportunities.
  
• Prepare investment
  recommendations supported by robust financial and commercial analysis. 
  

Portfolio
and Investment Monitoring

• Support ongoing monitoring
  of portfolio companies and investments.
  
• Review periodic financial
  and operational performance reports.
  
• Assist in developing
  value -creation initiatives and strategic recommendations for portfolio
  companies. 
  

Transaction
Execution

• Support the execution of
  mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, capital raising, restructuring, and
  other corporate finance transactions.
  
• Coordinate due diligence
  processes, including financial, legal, commercial, and operational reviews.
  
• Assist in the preparation
  and review of transaction documentation, including Information Memoranda,
  Teasers, Pitch Books, Financial Models, and Investment Committee Papers.
  
• Liaise with clients,
  regulators, legal advisers, auditors, and other stakeholders throughout
  transaction lifecycles. 
  

Business
Development and Client Coverage

• Support senior bankers in
  identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
  
• Assist in preparing client
  presentations, proposals, and marketing materials.
  
• Participate in client
  meetings and contribute to relationship management efforts.
  
• Monitor market
  developments and identify potential transaction opportunities. 
  

Research
and Market Intelligence

• Conduct sector -specific
  and macroeconomic research relevant to investment opportunities and client
  mandates.
  
• Track developments within
  the Nigerian and African capital markets.
  
• Prepare industry reports,
  market updates, and investment insights for internal and external stakeholders. 
  

Compliance
and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with
  internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
  
• Support transaction risk
  assessments and investment due diligence processes.
  
• Maintain accurate
  documentation and records for all transactions and client engagements.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance,
  Economics or a related field from a highly reputable academic institution.
  Class of degree – First Class or Second Class Upper (2.1) is a must have.
  
• Master's degree (MBA, MSc Finance, or related
  discipline) is an advantage.
  
• 6 years of relevant
  experience in investment banking, corporate finance, private equity,
  transaction advisory, consulting, or investment management.
  
• Demonstrated experience in
  financial modelling, valuation, and transaction execution.
  
• Experience within the
  Nigerian financial services sector is preferred.
  
• Advanced financial
  modelling and valuation skills.
  
• Strong analytical and
  quantitative capabilities.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft
  Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools.
  
• Knowledge of capital
  markets, corporate finance, and investment products.
  
• Strong communication and
  presentation skills.
  
• Excellent report -writing
  and documentation abilities.
  
• High attention to detail
  and accuracy.
  
• Strong project management
  and organisational skills.
  
• Ability to work
  independently and collaboratively within cross -functional teams.
  
• Strong stakeholder
  management and relationship -building skills.
  
  
  

Benefits

Base Pay ranges BTW N27,000,000.00
– N38,000,000.00 Annual gross + other benefits