• Application Deadline:
• Position: Vice President, Debt Capital Markets


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Banking 
  

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos

Job ID: 65089

Job Sector: Banking

Country: Nigeria

Region / State / Province / District: Lagos

Work Arrangement: Fully Office Based

Job Purpose

The primary purpose of the job is to actively contribute towards achieving the goals of the Debt Capital Markets (DCM) team by:

• Coordinating / leading origination of DCM transactions in Nigeria with corporate entities, supra nationals, sub-nationals and related entities


• Responsible for DCM bottom line, not just in origination to meet revenue targets, but also proactive cost management. Ownership of budgeted revenue targets


• Management of transaction execution across all product categories including; vanilla bonds and commercial papers, equity linked and structured credit products, as well as supervising associated and analysts in the deal team

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Technical:

• Research & Data analysis capabilities - Ability to advise clients reliably by being able to interpret and present accurate and dependable data analysis


• Analytical and quantitative background


• Understanding of debt capital markets concepts and structured products


• Understanding of debt capital markets documentation and execution processes


• Understanding of ratings process


• Accurately interpret and apply regulatory and complex legal concepts


• Good project management skills


• Strong communication (business writing and presentation) skills.

Project Management:

• Responsible for maintaining client relationships and trusted advisor status


• Responsible for spotting origination opportunities for both domestic and international DCM transactions


• Coordinating client pitches and overseeing pitch book development and preparation of other client marketing materials


• Responsible for transaction structuring


• Supervise transaction execution and management of the deal process across multiple live transactions


• Client liaison


• Supervise transaction documentation process including prospectus, term sheet, financial models, presentations and marketing materials


• Work with the legal team to review all legal documentation, as well as leading negotiation of transaction agreements


• Coordinate and manage relationships with all transaction parties


• Lead investor engagement strategies and distribution


• Record filing and management – Supervise maintenance of proper filing records


• Salesforce updates


• Revenue tracking


• Marketing support.


• Industry awards submission supervision

Risk and Compliance:

• Knowledge of and contribution to SICL’s procedures manual - Ensure that transactions are executed in line with the relevant rules and regulations and internal Corporate Finance procedures


• Supervise junior team members (associates and analysts) to acquire knowledge of and apply “Departmental Operating Manual” for DCM unit


• Supervise and monitor associates and analysts to ensure compliance with KYC, mandate approval process, conflicts clearance and other internal processes for all transactions


• Adherence to the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Code of Conduct for Capital Market operators and recognised as a SEC sponsored individual


• Active and regular engagement with the regulators, particularly the SEC, The Nigerian Stock Exchange, National Pension Commission and the FMDQ rules governing the issuance of public securities and other transactions – membership of regulatory committees, etc.


• Responsible for ensuring satisfactory internal compliance and audit ratings


• Knowledge of the CBN regulatory guidelines


• Knowledge of Salesforce reporting standards


• Adherence to the Group’s Conflicts Clearance process


• Participation in the mandatory Compliance trainings and coordination.

People:

• Personal development


• Knowledge share


• People Management


• Support development of the Investment Banking Analyst Pool and technical abilities of associates

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• First Degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance or General Social Science


• Further education such as a Master’s and / or professional certification such as ACA / CA / CIMA / CFA / membership of a professional society will be considered favourably


• Minimum of 7 years experience in Investment Banking (corporate finance), Private Equity, or Leverage Finance)


• Minimum of 7 years experience in managing funds or portfolios for investors. Providing financial advice and services to private and corporate clients about a range of investment securities, including buying and selling equity or debt. Engages in regular research to assess financial information and investment opportunities


• Minimum of 7 years experience working in and understanding complex legal and regulatory concepts, managing transaction execution with acumen for documentation drafting for domestic and international capital markets transactions. Previous experience in a top Nigerian law firm or renowned international law firm will be an advantage.