AVP - Capital Markets at Proten

Roles and Responsibilities

The Capital Markets Team is responsible for driving the Company's local debt fundraising efforts which supports our mission to provide banking services to all consumers across emerging markets. The Team deploys various innovative debt funding solutions for the Company. We are currently looking for an AVP - Capital Markets for our Nigerian operations who would:

• Ensure that our loan book has adequate capital markets debt funding by managing successive private and public debt funding issuances.
• You would do this by managing the overall fundraising process including directing and coordinating all relevant professional parties: i.e. solicitors, financial advisers, trustees, etc.
• You would be responsible for maintaining and improving our existing investment grade ratings (2) by managing the relationship with Rating Agencies and leading the annual rating reviews.

Additional aspects of the role include

• Support the development & execution of Capital raising strategy.
• Develop a pipeline and network of debt investors and manage relationships until financial close.
• Review or prepare transaction documents.
• Develop innovative funding structures for the company.
• Conduct periodic competitive analyses and maintain a comprehensive view of capital market industry performance.
• Develop clear presentations and capital market documents to facilitate conversations with potential and prospective investors.

Qualifications

• BSc in any related field, MSc in Finance, MBA, or other relevant certification is an advantage.
• 8 years of professional experience in Investment Banking, Capital Markets, and Corporate Finance with at least 4 years in Debt Capital Markets.
• Experienced Investment Banking/Corporate Finance Analyst or Associate.
• Have a growth mindset.
• Strong Corporate Finance Knowledge.
• Ability to manage transactions (finance and project management).
• Must have financial services experience or focus.
• Demonstrable experience in executing Capital Markets (Debt or Equity) transactions, M&A advisory, Project Finance.
• Strong Presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Project management skills.
• Knowledgeable about Capital Markets, the Economy and general financial markets.