• Application Deadline: Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Structured Finance Senior Associate



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 8 - 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Works in the structured finance team to identify viable and bankable deals


• Develops plans to achieve the Key Performance Indicator set for the business


• Support the team lead in business development initiatives for the unit.


• Seek opportunities to create new loans or principal investments, by leveraging contacts connections and referrals, etc.


• Attend meetings with Borrowers/Investee companies to understand their needs and propose investment structure that meet such needs


• Evaluate such investment opportunities, to ensure it fit with the overall investment strategy of the company.


• Manage existing relationships for optimal performance, loan repayment and business continuity

Transaction Execution and Functions

• Meet with prospective clients and design transaction structures based on the target company’s needs and financial/legal position, legal/regulatory requirements as well as market conditions.


• Conduct feasibility and viability analysis of proposed transactions; perform financial analysis and in-depth reviews and impact analysis;


• Review/develop transaction documents & financial models prepared by potential clients/targets, to determine whether such businesses portend viable investment opportunities.


• Prepare and make investment presentations to Investment Committee and ensure that loans and/or investments are managed and operated in line with terms upon which approval was obtained.


• Liaise with internal teams, to ensure timely transaction completion and effective management of the investment.


• Ensure that disbursement process is swiftly finalised and concluded, once necessary conditions are met

Education and Experience

• Bsc Finance/ Economics/ Statistics and any other related field of academics


• ACCA/ACA is an added advantage


• Successful completion of Level 1 of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) programme would be an added advantage.


• Minimum 8-10 years’ cognate experience (banking).

Competencies/Skills

• Commercial Banking Experience required


• Strong analytical and financial modelling knowledge


• Ability to think clearly in critical situations


• Successful record of managing a large portfolio


• Good analytical skills


• Ability to multi-task and complete assignments with efficiency, adhering to deadlines


• Excellent drafting and report writing skills.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with staff and partners at all levels.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive and commensurate with experience