Senior Associate, Investment Banking

🔎 We’re Hiring: Senior Associate/VP Investment Banking

Join Cygnum Capital – Driving Sustainable Investment Across Africa and Beyond

📍 Location: London or Dubai

📅 Start Date: 01 June 2026

👥 Team: Investment Banking Team (Sovereign & Development Finance)

📈 Reporting: Sovereign & Development Finance Lead

🌍 Sector: Investment Banking | Emerging Markets

About Cygnum Capital

Established in 2008, Cygnum Capital is a leading investment bank and asset manager focused on frontier and emerging markets. With offices in major global cities, we are committed to shaping sustainable financial solutions across Africa and Central Asia. Sustainability is central to our mission; we address global socio-economic and environmental challenges by developing innovative financial products and responsible investment platforms.

Cygnum Capital is seeking a sovereign financing advisory professional at Senior Associate or Vice President level to join its Sovereign & Development Finance team, supporting investment banking work with sovereign and public sector clients, with a focus on emerging markets in Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. It presumes strong collaboration within the Fund team and across the Firm, as well as disciplined execution, sound judgment and a high level of professional integrity.

🔎 Responsibilities

• Support the design and execution of sovereign financing and debt management advisory solutions for government and public sector clients.


• Identify and help win investment banking and capital markets mandates, including through public procurement processes.


• Build and deepen relationships with key sovereign and public sector decision-makers and market participants.


• Prepare and deliver clear, persuasive pitch materials and client presentations.


• Work closely with internal teams to execute projects efficiently, including structuring, analysis, documentation and coordination of external stakeholders.


• Contribute to training and mentoring junior colleagues and promote collaboration across business lines.

👀 Who We’re Looking For

• 4–7 years of experience in sovereign or public sector financing advisory, debt management advisory, debt capital markets or related credit structuring roles.


• Strong exposure to debt capital markets and/or credit structuring (e.g. bonds, loans, guarantees, liability management, blended or structured solutions).


• Demonstrated experience in emerging markets, ideally including Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and/or Central Asia.


• Strong analytical skills and the ability to engage confidently with senior government and public sector stakeholders.


• Experience with innovative financing instruments (e.g. debt-for-development swaps, results-based or blended structures) is a plus


• Familiarity with credit rating methodologies, particularly for sovereigns and supranational agencies, is a plus


• Strong interest and aptitude for early-stage origination and relationship-driven business development.


• Solid credit analysis and financial modelling capabilities.


• Experience working with financial institutions and/or corporates in emerging markets.


• Strong understanding of African capital markets, regulatory environments, and macroeconomic dynamics.


• Fluency in English is required (written and spoken). Knowledge of French is a plus. Willingness to travel, including across Africa.


• Academic background in finance, economics, business, or a related field.


• Ability to operate independently in complex, frontier market environments.

🎯 Why Join Cygnum Capital?

🌟 Be part of a mission-driven team at the forefront of sustainable finance across emerging markets, shaping the future of investment in Africa;

🚀 Collaborate with dynamic teams and global partners, gaining direct exposure to impactful investments and contributing to the development capital markets;

🌏 Make a tangible difference for communities and the environment by delivering real-world impact through your work;

🤝 Flourish in a flat, collaborative work culture that values initiative, supports professional growth, and offers opportunities to work alongside industry leaders and expand your network both locally and internationally

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be at the forefront of capital markets transformation in frontier and emerging markets!