Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Head, Financial Advisory to lead the origination, structuring, and execution of complex financial transactions across M&A, capital raising, project finance, and corporate restructuring.
The role sits at a senior leadership level and requires a proven dealmaker with strong investment banking experience, excellent financial structuring capabilities, and the ability to lead high-performing advisory teams while managing relationships with corporates, institutional investors, and public sector clients.
Key Responsibilities
Transaction Origination & Execution
- Originate and lead execution of complex transactions including M&A, debt/equity capital raises, and restructuring deals
- Lead end-to-end deal lifecycle from origination to financial close
- Drive negotiations with counterparties on structuring, valuation, and deal terms
- Oversee preparation of term sheets, transaction agreements, and investment documentation
Project Finance & Infrastructure Advisory
- Lead advisory mandates across infrastructure, energy, real estate, and development finance sectors
- Conduct feasibility studies, sector research, and financial assessments
- Provide strategic structuring advice for large-scale public and private sector projects
- Present investment cases to boards, investors, and stakeholders
Financial Modeling & Valuation
- Supervise development of advanced financial models (DCF, comparables, precedent transactions, LBO, NAV, etc.)
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of valuation and investment analysis
- Provide insights on capital markets trends and investment viability
Business Development
- Originate new business opportunities and advisory mandates
- Build and maintain relationships with corporates, investors, DFIs, and government agencies
- Represent the firm in high-level client meetings, negotiations, and industry engagements
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing financial advisory team
- Establish best practices for deal execution and advisory delivery
- Ensure strong governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance across all transactions
RequirementsEducation & Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- MBA or Master’s degree is an advantage
- Professional qualification (CFA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) is required
Experience
- Minimum of 12+ years’ experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or transaction advisory
- At least 5 years in a senior leadership role (VP, Director, or equivalent)
- Proven track record of originating and executing high-value transactions (M&A, capital markets, restructuring)
- Strong experience in financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring
- Exposure to infrastructure, energy, or development finance transactions is highly desirable
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