• Application Deadline:
• Position: Lead, Financial Advisory



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate



• Experience 12 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

• The Company is seeking to hire a Lead, Financial Advisory, who will lead the financial advisory business within the company, serving as a key advisor to clients on the feasibility, structuring, and implementation of high-profile corporate finance, infrastructure, and development projects. You will be responsible for originating and executing complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital raising, project finance, and corporate restructuring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Originate and structure large, complex financial transactions.


• Lead negotiations with counterparties, providing strategic advice on structuring, pricing, and risk-sharing.


• Oversee the drafting and review of term sheets, letters of intent, shareholder agreements, and other deal documentation.


• Lead in-depth market research, sectoral analysis, and policy reviews to guide client investment decisions.


• Provide strategic advice on structuring infrastructure, energy, real estate, and development finance projects.


• Oversee comprehensive feasibility studies, including technical, economic, and financial assessments.


• Present complex financial and strategic analyses to clients, boards, and investors in a clear and compelling manner.


• Supervise preparation of project deliverables including strategic reports, action plans, and client presentations.


• Supervise the development of advanced financial models to evaluate transactions and projects.


• Ensure robustness and accuracy of financial and valuation analyses (DCF, comparables, precedent transactions, NAV, LBO, etc.).


• Provide thought leadership on sector and industry trends, capital markets dynamics, and financial performance benchmarks.


• Lead the origination and execution of M&A, capital raising, debt restructuring, and private equity transactions.


• Oversee preparation of key client deliverables including transaction models, pitch books, and investment memoranda.


• Ensure timely execution and maintain the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.


• Guide the development of robust business cases articulating strategic rationale, project benefits, and financial implications.


• Identify risks, design mitigation strategies, and present findings to boards, investors, and regulators.


• Align business cases with industry standards and best practices to support fundraising and approvals.


• Lead the identification, sourcing, and origination of new business opportunities.


• Build and maintain long-term relationships with corporates, investors, DFIs, and government agencies.


• Represent the company in high-level client engagements, conferences, and industry events.


• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing advisory units.


• Establish best-in-class execution frameworks, quality standards, and performance metrics.


• Ensure strict adherence to SEC, NSE, NAICOM, and other relevant regulations.


• Oversee risk management practices and maintain governance frameworks across transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields.


• Master’s degree/MBA from a recognized institution is preferred.


• Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA or CFA or any equivalent professional qualifications is required.


• Minimum of 12 years’ progressive experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or transaction advisory, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.


• Proven track record of originating and executing high-value transactions in M&A, capital markets, and restructuring.


• Deep expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring.


• Strong industry knowledge across key sectors (infrastructure, energy, financial services, real estate, consumer markets, etc.).


• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage senior-level client relationships, and deliver high-profile transactions.