Private Markets Head at Rand Merchant Bank

ob Description

• The Head of Private Markets will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments across private market asset classes, including private equity, private debt, infrastructure, and real estate.
• The successful candidate will support the team in portfolio construction, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring of investments to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns for clients.
• The Head of Private Markets will be responsible for leading the initiatives and managing the team, collaborating closely with senior management, internal teams, and external partners to originate and execute direct investments, as well as working on partner-led investments and secondary market opportunities.

Responsibilities
Product Design:

• Develop and evaluate legal structures from the perspective of investor suitability, taxation, and regulatory compliance  

Investment Strategy and Governance:

• Develop governing documents and an appropriate investment strategy 

Deal Pipeline:

• Source and identify potential targets for investment   

Deal Structuring and Due Diligence:

• Lead the structuring and due diligence efforts for all investments 
• Take a lead role in overseeing the comprehensive credit analysis process  
• Evaluate financial statements, assess risk, and conduct in-depth capital structure analysis 
• Develop and maintain financial models for assessing investment opportunities 

Fund and Investment Documentation:

• Lead the drafting of the requisition documentation for establishing and marketing the fund   
• Lead the negotiation and documentation for the approved investment   

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Lead the presentation of new investments to the investing public  
• Provide an investment update to the investment committee 
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and regulators  

Portfolio Management, Monitoring, and Review:

• Oversee and manage the performance of the investment portfolios 
• Provide strategic insight for portfolio optimization and ensure the investments are performing as expected.   
• Lead the periodic monitoring, review, and reporting of the investment portfolio  

Capacity Building:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professionals within the team 
• Drive key decisions with minimal supervision  

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required 
• An MBA, CFA, or postgraduate qualification will be advantageous 
• 10 - 12 years of experience in private equity, private debt, infrastructure, investment banking, or corporate finance is required  
• The candidate must have extensive experience in credit analysis, financial modelling, structuring, origination, trade execution, and leadership 
• Registration with Nigeria’s Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) as a Sponsored Individual is desirable 

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in financial modelling and valuation 
• In-depth knowledge of credit markets, capital structures, debt instruments, and transaction structuring   
• Ability to provide opinions and recommendations to senior management, investment committees, and external stakeholders, both in written and verbal presentation   
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills 
• Strong organisation and project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple priorities and ensure timely, high-quality execution in a dynamic and fast-paced environment   

General Competencies:

• Self-started   
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to lead 
• Entrepreneur mindset   
• Collaborative, strategic thinker who can work well with senior management and other key stakeholders  
• Result-oriented, detail-driven, and committed to excellence and the highest standard of quality and professionalism