Associate, Corporate Finance & Capital Markets (Advisory)

Associate, Corporate Finance & Capital Markets (Advisory)

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• We are seeking an experienced Corporate Finance & Capital Markets Associate to support the origination and execution of corporate finance, project finance, infrastructure and capital markets transactions.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for financial modelling, valuation, transaction execution, client engagement, market analysis and preparation of high-quality advisory materials for senior management and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Build financial models and valuations for M&A, disposals, capital raises and restructurings.

• Prepare investment memoranda, pitch materials, information memoranda and investor presentations.

• Execute project finance and infrastructure transactions, including debt sizing, coverage ratios, sensitivities and downside analysis.

• Assess project bankability, risk allocation, concessions, PPPs, tariffs and offtake arrangements.

• Support debt and equity capital markets transactions, including bonds, commercial paper, private placements and listings.

• Coordinate due diligence, advisers, data rooms, transaction documentation and closing processes.

• Develop relationships with clients, sponsors, lenders, DFIs, funds and institutional investors.

• Screen and develop new opportunities and maintain a qualified transaction pipeline.

• Prepare papers and recommendations for the CEO and Chairman.

• Ensure compliance with applicable SEC rules, the Investments and Securities Act 2025, KYC/AML and internal governance requirements.

• Maintain strict confidentiality and high professional standards across all engagements.

• Job Requirements

• 5–7 years' relevant experience, ideally in investment banking, private equity, project finance, infrastructure, asset management or transaction advisory.

• Minimum three completed transactions involving capital raising, M&A or project finance.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or another quantitative discipline.

• CFA Level II+, ACA, ACCA or ICAN is an advantage.

• Strong three-statement modelling, valuation and financial analysis skills.

• Practical understanding of the Nigerian capital markets and regulatory environment.

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Bloomberg or similar platforms is an advantage.

• Strong analytical, communication, client-management and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated judgement, ownership, discretion and ability to work independently.

Ideal Candidate:

• We are looking for someone already doing this work in an investment bank, issuing house, private equity/infrastructure fund, institutional investor, development finance institution, bank project finance team or leading transaction advisory practice.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.