We are seeking to recruit for our client who is an independent, multi-asset investment management firm offering an assortment of financial services to a diverse institutional, high net worth and retail clientele base. Our client builds a world-class investment banking firm of African origin.
We are recruiting to fill the position below for our client.
Job Summary
To contribute to the growth of the Company by providing in-roads to corporates; sourcing and securing high-quality transactions from these corporates as well as building/maintaining existing and new client relationships.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction for the Origination & Client Coverage team and be responsible for meeting the KPIs for the team
- Managing all Origination & Client Coverage officers responsible for managing the company businesses across various sectors and managing all the firm's resources effectively
- Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify trends, emerging markets and potential clients for general investment banking services
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with largely corporate clients and institutional investors to understand their needs, objectives and challenges with a view to providing tailored financial solutions and position the Group’s services effectively
- Collaborate with the Investment Banking, Trustees, Securities Trading, Registrars, Financing and Asset Management businesses to create compelling pitch materials, presentations and proposals that highlight the firm's expertise and tailor solutions to meet client needs
- Secure transactions for the various company’s businesses based on pre-agreed targets for each business
- Proactively work with business leads on an ongoing basis to identify and assess potential transaction opportunities (across identified sectors) for the various businesses within the company
- Maintain a well-organized pipeline of potential deals and opportunities; regularly update the status of prospects, client interactions and ongoing engagements
- Prepare and maintain reports on business development activities, pipeline status and key performance indicators for weekly and monthly management review
- Represent the firm at industry events, conferences and client meetings
- Build a strong professional network to enhance the firm's visibility and reputation in the financial markets’ community
Desired Profile
- First degree in a Finance, Accounting, or Economics related course with a minimum of First Class or Second-Class Upper Division
- Post Graduate Degree or MBA is an added advantage
- NYSC Completed
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate banking, investment banking origination or related fields with a focus on business development, origination, or client engagement
- Relevant professional qualifications (or ongoing certification program) such as ACA, ACCA, CFA will be an added advantage
Essential Soft Skills
- Ability to organize and track overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changes
- Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Organizational skills, Good Interpersonal skills, Networking skills, Leadership skills, Problem solving skills
- Impeccable research, quantitative and analytical skills, especially in explaining market events
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment with minimal supervision
- Client Management
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: ₦33m – ₦59m Annually
- Training and Development
- Flexible working hours and remote work environment
- Leave Allowance
- 13th month Allowance
- Private Health Insurance
