Senior Investment Banker at AVA Capital Group

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for execution of Debt and Equity Capital Market transactions.
• Responsible for execution of Business Advisory mandates including but not limited to Mergers and Acquisition (Buy and Sell side), Divestments, Business Valuations.
• Provides support to the company's business in carrying out thorough analysis of projects and investments; and provides key research support to the Investment Banking unit in originating and executing mandates and developing pitches.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supports origination and structuring of investment banking transactions:
• Facilitates distribution of debt and equity securities and identifying potential investors/buyers on MA mandates;
• Drafts memoranda, management presentations and marketing materials for sale assignments;
• Responsible for management of key transaction work streams including direct liaison with key client stakeholders:
• Conducts industry and company-specific due diligence, research, analysis, and documentation of live transactions:
• Coordinates development of pitch books for product offerings including debt and equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and valuations
• Conducts comprehensive analytical review and forecast of financial statements;
• Oversees preparation of financial models and business valuations;
• Carries out advanced research on general economic dynamics and identification of investment opportunities and prepares reports and recommendations for internal and external strategic clients;
• Directly oversees the performance and development of analysts, interns working on assigned transactions/businesses:
• Communicates with regulatory authorities, including SEC, FMDO, NASD and the Nigerian Exchange Group;
• Keeps abreast of corporate developments, rules and regulations:
• Develops his/herself by actively seeking opportunities for growth, demonstrating commitment to personal learning and development.
• Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and stakeholders:
• Maintains and develops relationships with corporate clients, financial sponsors as well as banks, funds and other debt investors active in the market.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in numerical disciplines such as Accounting, Economic, Statistic, Business Administration, Banking and Finance or related field from a reputable institution
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is an added advantage
• Professional certifications such as ICON, ACCA, ACA, LIMA, CISA, FRM, CFA, CFP (required).
• Must be a SEC sponsored individual

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft End and VBA

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of the financial markets
• In-depth knowledge of Financial Analysis and Modelling
• Political awareness and socio-economic trend
• Working knowledge of deal structuring and closing principals

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong financial modeling skills.
• Impeccable research, quantitative and analytical skills, especially in explaining market events.
• Sales and marketing skills
• Creative and Innovative skills
• Persuasive and Negotiation skills
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking skills
• Ability to work independently while functioning as part of a team
• Detail and Result-oriented

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 5 —7 years post NYSC work experience in a finance or business background, particularly on the quantitative side.