Senior Private Equity Associate at Cardinal Stone

Job Description

• The CCA Private Equity team is looking for an intellectually curious, driven, self-starter to join our team.
• The role will be as a full member of the investment team, and the selected candidate will be responsible for taking the lead on investment appraisals, transaction execution and portfolio company value addition and monitoring. There will also be exposure to the fundraising process as well as operational portfolio management.
• The Job holder will work directly with senior management, and will be responsible for managing junior team members on transaction teams. The role will require travel within Nigeria and across West Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university
• 4 - 7 years' experience in a management consulting, investment banking or general management/strategy role requiring strong financial modelling, analytical reasoning and presentation skills
• Interest in emerging markets PE, and willingness to live in Lagos

General Competencies:

• Entrepreneurial attitude
• Superior analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Strong financial modelling and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and ability to work as part of a team
• Good attention to detail and highly organized