Corporate Development Analyst

Financial Modeling, Valuation & Capital Raising Support

• Build and maintain three-statement integrated financial models, unit-economic models (per metric ton of waste/BSF output), and valuation frameworks for corporate expansion, CapEX projects, and SaaS unit scaling.
• Support capital-raising efforts across various asset classes: venture equity, infrastructure debt, developmental financial institution (DFI) concessions, blended climate finance, and carbon offset
  monetization.
• Prepare investor pitch decks, financial data rooms, confidential information memorandums (CIMs), and detailed responses to investor due diligence queries.

Strategic M &A, Partnerships & Joint Ventures

• Screen, evaluate, and perform financial due diligence on potential strategic opportunities, including asset acquisitions, joint ventures (JVs) with FMCGs/waste authorities, and technological partnerships.
• Assist in structuring commercial frameworks and joint-venture models for multi-hub bio-refining facilities and regional SaaS distribution across African markets.
• Conduct post-deal integration planning and performance monitoring for key strategic alliances.

Market Intelligence & Strategic Planning

• Perform quantitative and qualitative market research on trends in waste-to-value infrastructure, animal feed protein markets (soybean meal/fishmeal pricing dynamics), bio-fertilizers, carbon credits, and digital ESG software.
• Benchmark company operational and financial metrics against global climate-tech, ag-tech, and B2B SaaS peers to identify efficiency gains and competitive moats.
• Synthesize macro-economic data (FX volatility, inflation, trade policies in Nigeria and broader Africa) into actionable risk mitigation and capital allocation strategies.

Corporate Growth Projects & Board Support

• Partner with engineering, operations, and SaaS product teams to build business cases and return on investment (ROI) models for expanding bio-refining sites, automated systems, or new software features.
• Assist in drafting board presentation materials, monthly executive briefs, strategic roadmaps, and key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards for executive leadership and external stakeholders.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Modeling & Deal Accuracy: High accuracy, integrity, and prompt delivery of integrated financial models and investor-ready valuation decks.
• Transaction Execution Efficiency: Timely management and closure of data rooms, due diligence requests, and funding pipeline milestones.
• Strategic Insights: Quality and actionable depth of market intelligence reports, competitor analyses, and project feasibility studies.
• Stakeholder Support: Effective preparation of board presentations, investor reporting, and cross-functional strategic business cases.

Requirements & Qualifications
Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Corporate Finance, Engineering, Business Administration, or a quantitative field.
• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, corporate development, or transaction advisory within top-tier firms or high-growth tech/infrastructure ventures.
• Direct exposure to tech/SaaS, renewable energy, climate-tech, agribusiness, infrastructure, or manufacturing sectors in Emerging Markets (specifically West/Sub-Saharan Africa) is highly desirable.

Technical & Functional Competencies

• Advanced mastery of financial modeling (DCF, LBO, 3-statement models, scenario analyses) and corporate finance concepts.
• Strong grasp of capital structures, valuation methodologies, and investment evaluation standards (NPV, IRR, Payback Period).
• Familiarity with climate finance instruments, carbon monetization structures, or SaaS unit metrics (CAC, LTV, ARR, Net Revenue Retention) is a strong advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and strategic research/financial databases.

Soft Skills & Personal Attributes

• Exceptional quantitative analytical skills combined with clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to distill complex biotech, operational, and software concepts into simple, persuasive narratives for investors and board members.
• High degree of intellectual curiosity, self-direction, and adaptability to navigate an evolving bio-circular economy startup environment.