Senior Analyst - Investment Banking

Experience & Profile

• 6–10 years’ experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or/and transaction advisory.
  
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
  
• Track record of closed transactions (not just pitches).
  
• CFA, ACA, or MBA is a strong advantage.
  

A.Deal Origination & Client Support

• Support the Head of IB and MD in origination of mandates (debt capital raises, equity issues, restructuring, M&A, project finance).
  
• Participate actively in client pitches, roadshows, and negotiations.
  
• Prepare and review teasers, pitch books, and mandate proposals.
  
• Maintain relationships with lenders, DFIs, PE funds, pension funds, and institutional investors.
  

B. Transaction Execution (Core Role)

• Lead execution workstreams on live transactions, including:
  • Financial modelling (project finance, DCF, LBO where applicable)
    
  • Valuation analysis
    
  • Information Memoranda (IM), Prospectus inputs, Offer Documents
    
  • Due diligence coordination
    
  • Data room management
    
• Coordinate with legal advisers, auditors, trustees, rating agencies, and regulators (SEC, NGX, FMDQ).
  

C. Team Leadership & Quality Control

• Supervise Corporate Finance Analysts and Analysts.
  
• Review and sign off on financial models, presentations, and reports.
  
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
  
• Coach junior team members and build execution capacity.
  

D. Financial Analysis & Structuring

• Design deal structures (tenor, pricing, security package, covenants).
  
• Perform scenario, sensitivity, and stress testing.
  
• Support credit committees and investment committees.
  

F. Internal & Regulatory Responsibilities

• Support SEC/ filings, approvals, and post-transaction reporting.
  
• Maintain transaction documentation and audit trails.