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Recent Vacancies in a Prominent investment Banking Organization in Lagos

Oasis Africa Consulting Limited - Our client is a prominent investment Banking outfit in Africa. Its headquarters is in Lagos, Nigeria. They are recruiting to fill the positions below: Job Title: Francophone Associate Location: Lagos Reports to: MD, Investment Banking Supervising: Nil Job Type: Full-time Summary

The job holder will work across key areas of corporate finance transactions (project finance, mergers, acquisitions and disposals, equity and debt capital markets.) and strategic review work.
The job holder will be in charge of the business development of these key areas in African Francophone countries. Also he/she will assist the management of our Client to set up an office in Senegal to cover African Francophone activities.
The scope of sectors will include public company and private equity transaction (e.g. management and institutional buy-outs, debt and equity fundraising).

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

Originating and executing Investment Banking mandates across Africa with an emphasis on French speaking countries.
Conduct detailed financial modeling, due diligence and valuation to develop business case for potential investment projects.
Origination & execution of transactions
Industry research and analysis
Desktop analysis of businesses (financials, markets, products, competitors) and financial modeling
Meeting new businesses and existing contacts
Preparing a pitch document (including industry research)
Undertaking risk management and compliance procedures
Writing investor presentations, teasers and /or information memorandum (sales documents)
Contacting prospective buyers, handling the bid process and assessing bids
Assisting management with their presentation to bidders, project managing the due diligence process
Providing commercial input to legal documentation
Negotiating key terms and conditions of the transaction, and project manage the process and liaising with all key parties
Assist the team lead in the evaluation of complex structured transactions and advise on financial risks.
Ensure the timely preparation of transaction documents.
Support members of the Investment Banking team
Draft advisory reports and presentations to clients
General research to support pitches and advisory reports
Preparing proposals, pitches and engagement letters to clients.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree Business Management, Economics Finance, Accounting, Banking or other Finance related discipline from a reputable university with a minimum qualification of a second class degree required. Additional professional qualification or a Masters will be an added advantage
Up to 6 years in a similar capacity within a Financial Services environment
French speaking is a must.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Equity Capital Markets (Private Placements)
Possession of well-rounded advisor skills to clients
Infrastructure
Capital Raising
Strong analytical skills
Good multi tasking skills
High level of ambition and motivation
Ability to work effectively within a team with leadership
Good commercial judgment and independence of mind
Valuation and modelling skills
Strong communication and business writing skills
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and in teams
Entrepreneurial drive and spirit
Significant level of maturity and the ability to work as a team interfacing with top company executives and senior management
Highly organized, with the initiative and ability to work with limited supervision
Analytical and attentive to detail
Effective process management abilities
Enthusiastic, positive and hardworking attitude
Exceptional computer modeling/Excel spreadsheet/Powerpoint/Word skills
Fluent in oral and written French
Appreciable knowledge of Francophone Africa.

Job Title: Head, Capital Markets and M&A Location: Lagos Department: Investment Banking Job Grade: Vice President Reports to: MD, Investment Banking Summary

Reporting directly to the MD, Investment Banking, you will provide specialist advisory services on Capital Markets, Divestitures, Privatizations, Joint Ventures/Strategic Alliances, Capital Raising, Corporate Restructuring Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions amongst others.
Support with driving profitability and meeting performance targets by developing the relationships, tactics and business plans necessary to realizing revenue, earnings growth and increase in shareholders’ value.

Job Descriptions

Responsibility for originating, structuring and executing client projects and mandates
Networking and marketing.
Expand opportunities with existing clients
Identify and act on referrals typically in relation to Investment Banking mandates
Drive the end-to-end capital raising process (public offers, private placements, commercial papers etc) from the preparation of offer documents to the collation of returns/allotments.
Prepare complex quantitative analysis, create pricing models and evaluate strategies/alternatives in support of the issuance of long term debt and/or equity.
Keep abreast of new regulations or policies that may affect various industries, as well as monitor the economy to determine its effect on capital raising.
Analyse client’s debt and equity portfolio and capital structure and assess alternative structures (funding strategies) to reduce the client’s cost of debt and/or increase its financial flexibility.
Oversee the development and evaluation of financial models with the capability to sensitize key inputs and stress test financial covenants.
Screening new projects, defining project description & scope and conducting feasibility studies to determine the financial viability of new ventures projecting cash flow & growth opportunities
Liaison with regulatory authorities for sanctions & approvals
Manage all activities related to funding tie-up & financial closure, up to disbursement.
Contribute to revenue and business development of other business.
Oversee quality transaction execution and client satisfaction
Implementation of strategic action plans
Enforcement of governance and control standards across the business
Any other duties assigned from time to time

Qualifications

BA/B.Sc required; MBA, CFA or other advanced degrees/credentials desirable
13+ years of relevant investment banking industry experience required
Capital raising experience in debt and equity markets required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Good grasp of FDI and FPI
Good business and relationship management skills
Demonstrated ability to cultivate productive business networks.
Well established relationships with companies in the Private and Public sectors
Due Diligence
Financial Valuation
Corporate Restructuring,
Negotiation skills
Risk Management
Client Service
Business Management (including Project Management skills)
Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills

Job Title: Team Lead, Equity Capital Markets Location: Lekki, Lagos Department: Capital Markets Reports to: Head, Capital Markets Job Type: Full-time Summary

To assist the Head, Capital Markets in sourcing of clients, raising capital and providing counsel to all parties in an investment interchange.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

Participate in the management and development of the department by carrying out marketing and proposal efforts.
Analyse client’s equity portfolio and capital structure and assess alternative structures (funding strategies) to reduce the client’s cost of equity and/or increase its financial flexibility.
Monitor and evaluate capital market conditions and make proposals for optimal financing vehicles.
Prepare complex quantitative analysis, create pricing models and evaluate strategies/alternatives in support of the issuance of long term debt and/or equity.
Keep abreast of new regulations or policies that may affect various industries, as well as monitor the economy to determine its effect on capital raising.
Coordinate the end-to-end capital raising process (public offers, private placements, commercial papers etc) from the preparation of offer documents to the collation of returns/allotments.
Liaise with regulatory bodies and other professionals in the offer process such as accountants, bankers, lawyers and media practitioners.
Oversee the printing and distribution of offer documents.
Supervise the return of monies in the event of oversubscription and the distribution of certificates.
Conduct in-depth sector research.

Qualifications

First degree or its equivalent from a reputable tertiary institution.
Minimum of five (5) years cognate experience. Appropriate post-graduate or professional qualifications such as an MBA, CFA, MSC in Finance or ACA would be beneficial

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Good knowledge of equity investment.
Good presentation and communication skills.
Ability to apply the knowledge of equity sourcing to make accurate and timely decisions.
Must have a good knowledge of the operations of relevant regulatory authorities such as SEC and NSE.
Good appreciation of the processes involved in packaging an offer.
Possession of strong analytical skills including financial statement analysis.
Demonstrated experience in working with clients and third-party vendors.
Good business, marketing and relationship management skills

Job Title: Senior Analyst, Capital Market Location: Lagos Department: Capital Market Reports to: Head, Capital Markets Job Type: Full-time Summary

The Analyst will support the Capital Markets team in sourcing of clients, raising capital and providing counsel to all parties in an investment interchange.

Job Description

Participate in the management and growth of the department by carrying out marketing and proposal efforts.
Analyse client’s debt and equity portfolio and capital structure and assess alternative structures (funding strategies) to reduce the client’s cost of debt and/or increase its financial flexibility.
Monitor and evaluate capital market conditions and make proposals for optimal financing vehicles.
Prepare complex quantitative analysis, create pricing models and evaluate strategies/alternatives in support of the issuance of long term debt and/or equity.
Keep abreast of new regulations or policies that may affect various industries, as well as monitor the economy to determine its effect on capital raising.
Coordinate the end-to-end capital raising process (public offers, private placements, commercial papers etc) from the preparation of offer documents to the collation of returns/allotments.
Liaise with regulatory bodies and other professionals in the offer process such as accountants, bankers, lawyers and media practitioners.
Oversee the printing and distribution of offer documents.
Supervise the return of monies in the event of oversubscription and the distribution of certificates.
Conduct in-depth sector research.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

First degree or its equivalent from a reputable tertiary institution.
Minimum of one (3) years cognate experience. Appropriate post-graduate or professional qualifications such as an MBA, CFA, MSC in Finance or ACA would be beneficial

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Good knowledge of debt and equity investment.
Good presentation and communication skills.
Ability to apply the knowledge of debt sourcing to make accurate and timely decisions.
Must have a good knowledge of the operations of relevant regulatory authorities such as SEC and NSE.
Good appreciation of the processes involved in packaging an offer.
Possession of strong analytical skills including financial statement analysis.
Demonstrated experience in working with clients and third-party vendors.
Good business, marketing and relationship management skills.

Job Title: Origination & Client Coverage Associate Location: Lagos Department: Investment Banking Reports to: MD, Investment Banking Job Grade: Associate Job Type: Full-time Summary

Driving profitability and meeting performance targets by developing the relationships, tactics and business plans necessary to realizing revenue, earnings growth and increase in shareholders’ value.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibility for originating, structuring and executing client projects and mandates
Networking and marketing.
Expand opportunities with existing clients
Identify and act on referrals typically in relation to Investment Banking mandates
Develop structured trade finance products, including off-balance sheet solutions for Receivables and Inventory
Identify target market and develop strategy papers on market entry and relevance
Oversee the development and evaluation of financial models with the capability to sensitize key inputs and stress test financial covenants.
Screening new projects, defining project description & scope and conducting feasibility studies to determine the financial viability of new ventures projecting cash flow & growth opportunities
Liaison with regulatory authorities for sanctions & approvals
Manage all activities related to funding tie-up & financial closure, up to disbursement.
Contribute to revenue and business development of other business.
Oversee quality transaction execution and client satisfaction
Implementation of strategic action plans
Enforcement of governance and control standards across the business
Any other duties assigned from time to time.