Associate, Investment Banking at CapitalSage Technology Limited

General Description

The Company is part of a diverse group with business offerings covering financial services, agribusiness, and healthcare, and revenues exceeding N60 billion in 2022, including two entities rated investment grade by GCR Ratings. In furtherance of its long-term growth strategy, the Group is in the process of establishing an Africa-focused investment banking business and seeks to engage an experienced associate to support the overall objectives of developing a world financial advisory and capital markets business.

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify potential transactions for capital raising, financial advisory, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity transactions
• Develop and review financial models
• Develop professional proposals and pitch documents for transactions
• Prepare relevant transaction documentation such as prospectuses, placement memoranda, etc
• Liaise with regulatory agencies as required
• Support the Managing Director to monitor project activities and transaction execution on a day-to-day basis
• Carry out research and analysis of financial information and keep up to date with market trends in order to generate sector or company-specific insights
• Develop relationships with local and international investors (private capital investors, venture capital funds, development finance institutions, pension funds, asset managers, strategic investors, etc.) to ensure the success of various transaction types.

RequirementsSKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

• Strong experience in executing investment banking transactions (covering various types)
• Excellent presentation, communication (written and oral), and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent Project Management skills
• Strong Financial modeling skills
• Must have a good knowledge of the regulatory requirements of the Nigerian regulatory authorities (SEC, NGX, FMDQ)

Background Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from a reputable university
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, ACS, CFA, and CAIA would also be beneficial
• Minimum of 5 years post-graduation experience in investment banking or finance-related role