Job Vacancies at FBNQuest Merchant Bank

Department: Financial Advisory

Job Objectives

• The candidate shall be responsible for supporting the Team Lead in executing mergers and acquisitions and restructuring transactions.
• The candidate is expected to possess core financial analysis and financial modelling skills as well as a keen understanding of transaction structuring.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collate and analyze relevant financial and non-financial information from clients and various sources to support a potential or ongoing transaction.
• Identify and determine feasibility of possible mergers and acquisitions, privatisation projects and contribute to negotiations.
• Prepare and/or analyze business plans and articulate clients’ business objectives for the purpose of presenting in the context of buy-side or sell-side discussions with counter-parties
• Prepare advanced financial models in the context of M&As, leveraged buy-outs, restructurings, recapitalisations and independent valuation opinions.
• Conduct detailed financial and commercial due diligence to support M&As, restructurings and recapitalisation transactions
• Conduct detailed and complex valuation exercises to support M&As, restructurings and recapitalisations
• Manage individual work streams within the context of large multi-faceted transaction
• Prepare confidential information memorandums, management / investor presentations, technical bids, post-acquisition plans and other presentations as applicable
• Manage/coordinate virtual and physical data room due diligence exercises in conjunction with other members of the team and working closely with external advisers
• Keep abreast of new regulations or policies that may affect various industries and consistently monitor local and international economies
• Build and maintain client base, keeping current client plans up to date and engaging new clients on ongoing basis
• Prepare, analyze and explain financial information of a given company and related companies within the respective industry
• Conduct relevant industry research and update database accordingly
• Participate in the management and development of the department by carrying out marketing and proposal efforts
• Manage and supervise financial advisory analysts in the execution of the above responsibilities

Educational Qualification

• Minimum of a First Degree (Second Class Upper)
• Master's Degree and / or Professional Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA) will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of core investment banking and financial advisory experience in a leading investment bank
• Experience with an international investment bank will be an added advantage
• Experience in Oil & Gas and/or Power sector will be an advantage

Key Competency Requirements:

• Advanced financial modeling skills
• Advanced business writing, presentation and communication skills
• Strong research and learning skills
• Good knowledge of financial reporting, taxation and applied Corporate Finance techniques
• Good appreciation of major industry and regulatory trends and challenges
• Entrepreneurial skills, creativity and people management skills
• Strong analytical abilities, self-confidence, persistence, initiative and persuasiveness
• Quality of work: financial models, management presentations and information memorandums among others
• Timeliness in meeting client requests/turnaround time.

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Department: Communications & Knowledge Engagement

Job Objectives

• To lead the delivery of Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability for FBNQuest, drive the strategic advocacy agenda of the group, and projects of the CKE department as may be assigned
• To be responsible for creating and implementing an approach to CR&S that complements the business strategy in the areas of corporate responsibility and employee volunteering in line with regulatory expectations.
• To be responsible for projecting FBNQuest as an involved, responsible and forward-thinking corporate citizen as a member of the FBN Holdings group
• To monitor and evaluate competitor activity and drive the implementation of coordinated response.
• To own and drive assigned duties with a focus on improving top of mind awareness, perception and consideration.
• To strongly support the growth of brand strength performance scores for the FBNQuest cluster of companies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop and manage the delivery of FBNQuest’s Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability strategy in accordance with the HoldCo’s overall plan and the CBN’s requirements under the NSBP.
• Manage special projects for the CKE department in collaboration with internal or external stakeholders
• Initiate and drive the delivery of internal and external strategic advocacy initiatives
• Ensure best-in-class project management practices are applied to deliver all programs and projects within strategy, budget and timelines.
• Design high impact and high visibility projects that align initiatives to the overall business strategy, contribute to business objectives, and drive articulated value for each business within the group.
• Ensure the fulfilment of all reporting requirements to all relevant stakeholders including FBN Holdings, FBNQuest, CBN, and others as may be identified by the business.
• Manage the development and execution of communication plans for all activities, internally (FBNH Group) and externally
• Contribute towards continuous improvement through the implementation of global best practice by keeping the strategy and programmes under review, conducting research into other companies, non-profits and competitors to keep the firm updated on trends.
• Facilitate partnerships, guide and direct partners/consultants in achieving FBNQuest’s social investment objectives.
• Liaise, enhance and maintain relationships with stakeholders internally and externally, as well as responsible interest groups to ensure clarity and alignment and support.
• Lead organizational learning and other management activities across corporate responsibility & sustainability programmes, and adapt as appropriate to stay aligned with business objectives.
• Manage the group CR&S and Strategic Advocacy budget to ensure adherence and maximize returns.
• Support the HOD in development and implementation of annual subsidiary marketing and communications plans
• Support the annual departmental planning/budgeting cycle and ensure departmental resources are aligned with organizational priorities and plans.

Requirements
Education:

• Minimum of a University Degree in Marketing, Social Sciences or related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 - 8 years’ experience in communications or consulting, with at least 3-4 years in CR&S
• Strong experience working on NSBP implementation in the Nigerian banking sector (mandatory)
• Demonstrable project management experience or training (2-3 years)
• Experience in financial services an advantage
• Excellent in written and spoken English
• Excellent presentation skills.

Key Competency Requirements
Knowledge:

• CR&S principles and practices
• CBN’s Nigerian Sustainability Banking Principles
• Project Management methodologies and techniques
• Dashboard management and reporting
• Financial Products and Services
• Quantitative and Qualitative Research
• Advanced writing skills
• Industry Knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Projects, and Excel
• Budget planning management.