Corporate Finance & Advisory Team Lead at Inguest Global Partners Limited

Origination Functions

• Develop and propose the business strategy to drive the team’s focus and choice of markets, counterparties and transaction undertakings.
• Lead business development meetings with clients and prospects and appraise their needs and propose investment/transaction structures that meet such needs
• Co-ordinate and directly supervise development projects, design the execution and exit strategies that would realize the transactions’ objectives and identify the right partners
• Must possess the necessary network and relationships within the real estate value chain to ensure that the Real Estate business can easily sell off (i) its products (selling functions) and (ii) obtain the necessary regulatory approvals when required
• Develop the Real Estate Desk into a sustainable potentially stand-alone business

Transaction Execution and Functions

• Meet with prospective Real Estate clients and design transaction structures based on Investment One’s investment/risk appetite and market conditions.
• Lead transaction implementation and execution of identified projects
• Supervise analysis of transactions; perform financial analysis and in-depth reviews, impact analysis, market analysis and financial models
• Conduct and supervise due diligence on target counterparties (contractors, JV partners, etc)
• Liaise with heads of internal teams, to ensure timely transaction execution and effective management of transaction process.
• Relationship management and onboarding of new clients

Education and Experience

• Minimum B.Sc. degree
• Post graduate qualification and/or certification is an added advantage
• Minimum 15 years cognate experience.

Competencies/Skills

• Strong analytical and financial modelling knowledge
• Ability to think clearly in critical situations
• Track record of managing a large Real Estate portfolio
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task and complete assignments with efficiency, adhering to deadlines
• Excellent drafting and report writing skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with staff and partners at all levels
• Conversant with building regulations and statutory authorities, especially in Lagos.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive and commensurate with experience