Associate Financial Advisory

Responsibilities:

Project Management and Transaction Execution:

• Present transaction updates, findings, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation of client presentations, proposals, mandate letters, term sheets,  offer memoranda, and transaction-related documentation. 
• Support the execution of capital market transactions, including documentation,  regulatory filings, investor engagement, and transaction closing activities. 
• Develop and review complex financial models and valuation analyses using methodologies such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Company Analysis,  and Precedent Transactions. 
• Conduct industry, market, and company-specific research to support advisory engagements. 
• Coordinate and manage due diligence processes across multiple stakeholders
• Prepare fundraising and investment documentation for debt and equity transactions.
• Assist in transaction structuring, negotiations, and execution. 

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and support deal origination activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, investors, regulators, and other market participants. 
• Support proposal development and pitch presentations for prospective clients.
• Contribute to the firm's thought leadership and market intelligence initiatives. 

Team Support & Operational Excellence: 

• Provide guidance and mentorship to analysts and junior team members.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality work products across engagements.
• Support special projects and other initiatives required for the efficient operation of the advisory practice.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, transaction advisory, consulting, capital markets, or related fields.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Strong experience in financial modelling, valuation, and transaction execution.
• Demonstrated experience preparing transaction documentation, research reports, and client presentations.
• Experience working on capital market and structured finance transactions, including debt issuances, commercial papers, bond offerings, and equity transactions.
• Understanding of financial sector dynamics within Nigeria and other emerging markets is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies: 

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Modelling and Valuation 
• Corporate Finance and Investment Analysis 
• Capital Markets and Transaction Advisory 
• Financial Statement Analysis 
• Due Diligence and Deal Execution 
• Research and Market Analysis 
• Project Management 
• Transaction Structuring 
• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word 

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• abilities
• Commercial awareness and business acumen
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously 
• Close attention to detail and commitment to quality 
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work 
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills