POSITION : Director, Origination (Corporate Finance & Advisory / Business Development)

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and corporate governance responsibilities as well as risk thresholds
• Ensure; and if need be, develop new systems, procedures and controls that are adequate for business solutions/ deals.
• Maintain adequate communication of performance and activities to relevant stakeholders
• Manage business unit profitability effectively.
• Proactively identify opportunities for more comprehensive marketing and cross-selling opportunities that would be beneficial to the company through extensive collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• Originate new capital raising, restructuring or M&A transactions. Effective relationship management, strong business networks and market knowledge
• Identify business opportunities for clients by understanding their finances, business strategies; and industry dynamics.
• Ensure the execution of transactions and timely collection of fees.
• Build and maintain credibility and trust with Executives and Boards of companies
• Manage and motivate a team of skilled Investment Bankers from junior to mid-level.

Requirements: 

• Qualifications should include either an MBA, a Masters in Finance or ACCA
• Experience working in, and understanding the Nigerian market, is essential
• 15 years’ work experience with at least 7 in Investment Banking, corporate restructuring, capital raising or M&A
• Track record in executing (same as above)
• Financial Analysis skills
• Valuation skills
• Financial Modelling skills
• Strong leadership capability
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Business Acumen
• Entrepreneurial flair