Manager, Corporate Finance and Investment Banking at Work Place Centre Limited

Industry: Finance

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Report Line: Head Of Corporate Finance

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design of Business Development Strategy to ensure alignment of strategy and business goals whilst also developing and executing business Development Plans for the Organization.
• Responsible for coordinating the identification and evaluation of new markets, identifying business opportunities and prospecting for new Clients to improve the company’s market position and achieve financial growth.
• Keep abreast with market and industry trends.
• Coordinate mergers and acquisition for clients.
• Act as transaction adviser and raise funds for clients as required.
• Develop and explore various business strategies and opportunities for growth within the Nigerian Economy.
• Evaluate the market penetration of company’s products and services to ensure growth and repositioning of company within the Investment banking and financial advisory sphere in Nigeria, Africa and Internationally.
• Coordinate and actively lead all business development efforts and initiatives within the department and act as the Executive Relationship Manager to existing and prospective clients.
• Actively drive and contribute to business operations and productivity within company and leverage opportunities presented towards increased revenue in company.
• Nurture and develop all virile business lines across the different divisions within department.
• Negotiate contracts, ensure financial success, and monitor quality of service delivery on all business transactions.
• Understand the Organization’s business and seeks to constantly maintain continuous engagement with key executive stakeholders within target organizations.

Job Requirement:

• Minimum – BSc in Social Sciences or related course.
• A relevant master’s degree or professional qualifications (ICAN or ACCA) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5-10 years post NYSC experience with exposure in financial reporting, financial modeling, business development, relationship management, financial advisory, investment banking
• Candidate should not be more than 35 years.

Other Requirements

• Proven excellent track record of achievement in this role or similar role in a dynamic corporate environment.
• Ability to provide business acumen, energy, and vision to the organization.
• In-depth understanding of the impact of changes/trends in the financial services industry
• Deep understanding of the local and global financial services industry
• Ability to conduct high level competitor analysis and benchmarking.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite

Generic Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong influencing style, executive presence, and confident personality
• Ability to multitask, manage time and prioritize across concurrent tasks.
• Strong attention to detail with high-value orientation. 
• Desirable Skills Understanding of the public and private sectors in Nigeria.
• Understanding of the business models of financial services organizations
• Prior experience participating in investments in Private Equity or Venture Capital
• Experience with capital/ fundraising nationally & internationally

Required Competencies:

• Business and Financial Advisory
• Principles of Strategic Management
• Strategy Implementation: Frameworks & Methodologies
• Strategy Planning &Monitoring
• Budget Planning & Control
• Cost Optimisation
• Candidate should not be more than 35 years.