Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Overview
- We are seeking an experienced Corporate Finance & Capital Markets Associate to support the origination and execution of corporate finance, project finance, infrastructure and capital markets transactions.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for financial modelling, valuation, transaction execution, client engagement, market analysis and preparation of high-quality advisory materials for senior management and clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Build financial models and valuations for M&A, disposals, capital raises and restructurings.
- Prepare investment memoranda, pitch materials, information memoranda and investor presentations.
- Execute project finance and infrastructure transactions, including debt sizing, coverage ratios, sensitivities and downside analysis.
- Assess project bankability, risk allocation, concessions, PPPs, tariffs and offtake arrangements.
- Support debt and equity capital markets transactions, including bonds, commercial paper, private placements and listings.
- Coordinate due diligence, advisers, data rooms, transaction documentation and closing processes.
- Develop relationships with clients, sponsors, lenders, DFIs, funds and institutional investors.
- Screen and develop new opportunities and maintain a qualified transaction pipeline.
- Prepare papers and recommendations for the CEO and Chairman.
- Ensure compliance with applicable SEC rules, the Investments and Securities Act 2025, KYC/AML and internal governance requirements.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and high professional standards across all engagements.
Job Requirements
- 5–7 years' relevant experience, ideally in investment banking, private equity, project finance, infrastructure, asset management or transaction advisory.
- Minimum three completed transactions involving capital raising, M&A or project finance.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or another quantitative discipline.
- CFA Level II+, ACA, ACCA or ICAN is an advantage.
- Strong three-statement modelling, valuation and financial analysis skills.
- Practical understanding of the Nigerian capital markets and regulatory environment.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Bloomberg or similar platforms is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, communication, client-management and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated judgement, ownership, discretion and ability to work independently.
Ideal Candidate:
- We are looking for someone already doing this work in an investment bank, issuing house, private equity/infrastructure fund, institutional investor, development finance institution, bank project finance team or leading transaction advisory practice.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: martinabrahamspeaks@gmail.com using “Corporate Finance & Capital Markets.” as the subject of the email.
