Associate Asset Manager (Advisory)

About this role

A full-time role in Lagos for an experienced Associate Asset Manager (Advisory) to support origination and execution of corporate finance, project finance, infrastructure and capital markets transactions. The role involves financial modelling, valuation, transaction execution, client engagement, market analysis and preparing advisory materials for senior management and clients. The candidate will build models for M&A, disposals, capital raises and restructurings, manage client and investor relationships, and coordinate due diligence and closing processes. It requires understanding of the Nigerian capital markets and regulatory environment, and involvement in debt and equity capital markets activities. The position targets professionals with a background in investment banking, private equity, project finance, infrastructure, asset management or transaction advisory.

What you would do

• Build financial models and valuations for M&A, disposals, capital raises and restructurings.
• Develop relationships with clients, sponsors, lenders, DFIs, funds and institutional investors.
• Screen and develop new opportunities and maintain a qualified transaction pipeline.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards across engagements.
• Prepare papers and recommendations for the CEO and Chairman.
• Coordinate due diligence, advisers, data rooms, transaction documentation and closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable SEC rules, the Investments and Securities Act 2025, KYC/AML and internal governance requirements.
• Support debt and equity capital markets transactions, including bonds, commercial paper, private placements and listings.
• Prepare investment memoranda, pitch materials, information memoranda and investor presentations.
• Assess project bankability, risk allocation, concessions, PPPs, tariffs and offtake arrangements.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or another quantitative discipline.
• 5 to 7 years’ relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, project finance, infrastructure, asset management or transaction advisory.
• Strong three-statement modelling, valuation and financial analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Bloomberg or similar platforms is an advantage.
• CFA Level II+ , ACA, ACCA or ICAN is an advantage.
• Practical understanding of the Nigerian capital markets and regulatory environment.
• Minimum of three completed transactions involving capital raising, M&A or project finance.
• Demonstrated judgement, ownership, discretion and ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical, communication, client-management and presentation skills.

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