Jobs at Phillips Consulting

Description

• Our client domiciled in the Ikoyi in Lagos, invests in off-grid energy solutions spanning solar, wind, hydro, biomass and gas technologies and helps bridge the significant energy gap in Nigeria. It is looking to recruit a competent, self-motivated and dedicated Investment Manager to join the team and help drive its organisational goals.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• You will lead the Investment Team, responsible for deal origination and delivery.
• You will manage and supervise all aspects of transactions, including, but not limited to supervision of financial modeling, due diligence, term sheet drafting and negotiations, investment committee memorandums, deal closing.
• You will work in a high-energy environment and supervise the Investment team.

Responsibilities

• Lead deal origination and deal delivery; the role will involve all aspects of origination, deal structuring, negotiation, due diligence through to deal completion.
• Execute market/segment selection, generation, and evaluation of leads for viable partnerships, projects, and platform investments, establishing relationships with potential counterparties and finding a deal space.
• Lead and supporting deals, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and investment decision-making processes, taking accountability for deal workstreams such as due diligence.
• Manage the investment team.
• Develop strategic investments plan to build a robust pipeline of investible projects.
• Participate in review and support of financial management planning for the firm's investees.

Requirements

• Degree in finance, economics, mathematics, accounting or business administration + relevant certifications – though possession of relevant experience and expertise is more important.
• 15+ years of experience as an investment professional at continuously more senior levels.
• Experience in the Energy Access sector including developing strategy, origination and deal delivery, specifically in decentralized renewable energy solutions (e.g. solar home systems, battery-as-a-service, minigrids, cold storage etc.) would be beneficial.
• Significant experience in leading negotiations, leading due diligence, ensuring deal completion and project management.
• Significant experience in the preparation of investment documents.
• Experience working in Nigeria and with Nigeria-focused businesses.
• Governance experience would be an advantage (e.g. JVs, shareholder reps).
• Experience with regulatory frameworks, permitting and working with governments and DFIs.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and demonstrated experience in working across organisational boundaries, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong focus on safety and deep understanding of sustainability issues.
• Strong communication skills, and fluency in English.
• Living close to Ikoyi environs will be an added advantage.

Required Interpersonal skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-initiative/Decision making.
• Networking.
• Connector.
• Strong organisational ability.
• Demonstrated ability to understand risks and value drivers and ensure robust project economics

Benefits

• The client is committed to investing in the development of your career and give people with your skills a platform from which you can deliver, create substantial impact, and grow professionally with a fast-growing, agile and open organisation.
• The firm is a company with shared values. Honesty, integrity and respect aren't simply a strap line, but are a part of everything they do.
• The company places the highest possible value on the diversity of its people and its inclusive approach.
• A company where you can take pride in your accomplishments and contribute to its efforts towards addressing Nigeria's most pressing development challenge – the provision of sustainable access to energy to all.

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Description

• Our client is a leading financial services digital platform company that delivers secure and innovative digital solutions to address complex financial needs. Who is seeking to recruit an individual with strong communication, attention to detail, strong strategic thinking, and planning skills to join the Treasury Management team.
• He/She will be responsible for executing trades accurately and efficiently, utilizing their strong mathematical aptitude to analyze market trends, evaluate risks, and make informed trading decisions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all available trades are efficiently closed out within the agreed trade period
• Proactively conduct enhanced research to propose new revenue opportunities to the management team to embark upon
• Ensure that the Company never incurs a loss on any trade carried out by the employee
• Will proactively seek out progressive measures to enhance trade activities
• Responsible for incessantly conducting investment research and market analysis to advise the management team on potential opportunities and challenges
• Liaise with the other departments to ensure that the Company is well-positioned to take advantage of potential trading opportunities in other available markets
• Liaise with the other departments to onboard the Company on profitable trading platforms in order to position the Company for the upside of available trades across African currencies and G3 currencies
• Be flexible and take on new additional responsibilities as directed by your Line Manager and Management team

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to learn, adapt, and thrive in a fast-paced environment is required
• Strong analytical skills and financial / treasury systems literacy
• Proactive approach to task management and self-development
• Knowledge of banking relationships and covenants
• Ability to work autonomously and be part of the broader team
• Appropriate handling of sensitive information
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Minimum qualification, Second class (upper division)
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge of Treasury Operations, Currency Trading Operations, Financial Analysis, Foreign Banking
• Operations, and Risks in Foreign Exchange Transactions
• Ability to execute trades accurately and efficiently, utilizing your strong mathematical aptitude to analyze market