Senior Associate at Cardinal Stone

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive the analysis of investment opportunities including financial modelling, valuation and return analysis
• Oversee and drive the formulation and implementation of the value addition strategy for portfolio companies
• Serve as primary custodian of all pipeline transactions and portfolio companies under his/her control, managing all resources engaged on such transactions/businesses
• Directly oversee the performance and development of analysts, interns and fellows working on assigned transactions/businesses
• Provide support on other assigned transactions and strategic issues as may be required
• Work will likely require a reasonable amount of travel, mostly domestic travel to various company/transaction sites across Nigeria with some mix of international travel

Requirements

• Minimum Second Class Upper Degree from a top tier university, additional MBA degree from top tier international university preferred
• 4 - 7 years’ experience in management consulting, investment banking and/or private equity with reputable organizations and clear transaction/engagement history
• Experience in emerging markets, particularly Nigeria and West Africa is a plus
• Demonstrable passion to transition to hands-on private equity investing role in Nigeria/West Africa