Head, Execution at ARM Hold Co.

Job Summary

• Combines strong transaction delivery skills with people leadership, commercial judgment, and the ability to scale institutional processes. Owns end-to-end execution across all client segments and product verticals, ensuring high-quality delivery, timeliness, and risk discipline. The Head, Execution will also support selective client coverage, particularly for complex transactions and priority relationships.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution & Delivery

• Lead and oversee the execution of all investment banking transactions, including but not limited to Capital raises (equity and debt), Mergers and acquisitions, Financial advisory and restructuring mandates and Structured finance and private capital transactions.
• Ensure transactions are executed efficiently, accurately, and in line with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and internal risk standards.
• Take primary responsibility for complex or high-profile mandates, acting as deal captain where required.
• Review and sign off on key transaction materials including financial models, investment memoranda, pitch books, information memoranda, and transaction documentation.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Support recruitment and onboarding of execution talent.
• Provide direct leadership to execution teams across different product verticals and client segments.
• Set clear execution standards, timelines, and accountability across deal teams.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Associates, and Analysts, with a strong focus  on technical excellence and professional judgment.
• Work with the MD to build leadership depth and succession within the execution function.

Client Coverage & Relationship Support

• Support the MD on selective client coverage, particularly for strategic accounts, complex transactions, and repeat clients.
• Act as a senior execution-facing contact for clients during live transactions, ensuring confidence in delivery and responsiveness.
• Independently manage relationships for a limited portfolio of clients, contributing to origination where appropriate.
• Help convert executed mandates into long-term advisory relationships.

Process, Quality & Scale

• Institutionalize best-in-class execution processes, templates, and quality control standards across the firm.
• Improve deal execution efficiency as transaction volumes grow, without compromising quality or risk management.
• Partner with Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Operations to ensure robust transaction governance.
• Drive post-deal reviews to capture lessons learned and continuously improve execution outcomes.

Strategic & Management Responsibilities

• Serve as a key thought partner to the MD on firm-wide strategy, execution capacity planning, and growth priorities.
• Contribute to the development of new product verticals and expansion into new client segments.
• Support revenue growth by ensuring high client satisfaction, repeat mandates, and strong execution-led reputation

Requirements

Education & Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline
• MBA, MSc, ACA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification is strongly preferred
• 10–15+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or transaction advisory
• Proven track record of leading execution on complex transactions in Nigeria (and preferably across Africa)
• Demonstrated expertise in transaction execution and ability to manage multiple transactions concurrently in a high-pressure environment

Other Requirements:

• Deep technical expertise in financial modelling, valuation, and transaction structuring
• Strong project management and execution discipline
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Sound commercial judgment and risk awareness
• Ability to engage confidently with senior executives, boards, regulators, and investors
• High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail