Position title
Head, Investment Banking
Description

CLIENT’S OVERVIEW

Our client is a diversified financial services group in Nigeria with over three decades of experience across capital markets, trusteeship, asset management, and investment advisory services. Operating through licensed and regulated subsidiaries, the group provides trusteeship, fund and portfolio management, and corporate finance solutions to corporate, institutional, and private clients. The organization is recognized for its strong regulatory compliance, professionalism, and involvement in significant capital market transactions, and continues to support long-term financial and strategic outcomes for its clients.

JOB SUMMARY 

Leads and oversees the origination, structuring, execution, and completion of investment banking transactions in line with client objectives and regulatory requirements. Provides strategic and technical leadership to the Investment Banking function, ensures high-quality transaction delivery, regulatory compliance, and strong stakeholder management.
Drives business growth by sourcing mandates, managing investor and client relationships, supervising transaction teams, and ensuring best-in-class execution across capital markets and advisory transactions.
Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Investment Banking & Transaction Execution

  • Drives the execution of investment banking transactions from origination through structuring and completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives and timelines.
  • Conducts and oversees in-depth research, financial analysis, valuation, and documentation of live transactions.
  • Leads and supervises comprehensive due diligence processes covering financial, operational, regulatory, and market considerations.
  • Prepares, reviews, and approves transaction documentation including proposals, pitch books, prospectus, information memoranda, and long-form transaction documents.
  • Develops and reviews complex financial models and conducts company valuations using methods such as DCF, LBO, comparable companies, and precedent transactions.
  • Leads investor outreach activities and manage investor due diligence requirements.
  • Negotiates commercial agreements with transaction counterparties and stakeholders.
  • Prepares presentation materials and represents the firm at client meetings and transaction-related engagements.

Regulatory & Compliance Management

  • Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of capital market regulations, including SEC Rules, Investments and Securities Act (ISA), FMDQ Market Rules, and NGX Rulebook.
  • Oversees engagement with regulatory authorities (SEC, FMDQ, NGX) to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant filings and approvals.
  • Ensures all transactions adhere strictly to applicable regulatory and governance standards.

Leadership & Team Management

  • Provides technical leadership and supervision to Analysts and Associates, offering guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback.
  • Builds, manages, and develops a high-performing investment banking team.
  • Leads internal initiatives and ad hoc projects focused on process optimization, operational efficiency, and strategic innovation.

Business Development & Stakeholder Management

  • Sources investment banking mandates and drives business development initiatives.
  • Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, investors, regulators, and key industry stakeholders.
  • Monitors industry trends, market developments, and competitive dynamics to identify new opportunities.
  • Collaborates closely with senior executives, legal advisors, consultants, and external partners to ensure seamless transaction execution.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a Business, Finance, Economics, or related field from a reputable institution.
  • A Master’s degree and/or relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of capital markets, regulatory frameworks, and transaction structuring.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to review and produce high-quality transaction documentation and presentations.
SKILLS REQUIRED
  • Leading and supervising
  • Working with people
  • Analysing
  • Writing and reporting
  • Presenting and communicating information
  • Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
  • Deciding and initiating action
  • Learning and researching
  • Planning and organizing
  • Coping with pressures and setbacks
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience
  • Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in investment banking or related experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
Industry
Financial and Advisory
Job Location
Victoria Island
Date posted
February 11, 2026
Valid through
March 4, 2026
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