Job
Title: Associate
Director, Corporate Finance
Job
Code: HC/TSK/160530
Number
of Positions Open: 1
Reports
To: General
Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing
Date: Open
Until Filled
Summary: Our client is a fully owned Investment Bank subsidiary of a Bank. It was launched in 2009 after the Directors resolved to establish as an Investment Bank that would support the ever growing advisory and funding needs of Corporates and SMEs.
Summary: Our client is a fully owned Investment Bank subsidiary of a Bank. It was launched in 2009 after the Directors resolved to establish as an Investment Bank that would support the ever growing advisory and funding needs of Corporates and SMEs.
The
investment bank has a diverse range of clients from State Owned Enterprises,
Public and Private Companies looking to structure and execute both debt and
equity financing. The team has extensive experience executing both public and
private placements.
Job
Summary: To
lead and oversee Mergers & Acquisitions and Debt Capital Markets
transactions in Corporate Finance division within the Investment Bank.
This
includes taking leadership over the senior associate, associates and analyst.
Primary Responsibilities:
Mergers & Acquisitions, Equities & Debt Transactions
Primary Responsibilities:
Mergers & Acquisitions, Equities & Debt Transactions
- Spearhead
al M&A, Equities and Debt related opportunities and engagements
including origination
- Train
direct reports to get them to the same level of competency in the subject
including financial modelling
- Increase
Profitability of the IB through expansion of M&A and Equities &
Debt Product Division
Business
Development & Client Relationships
- Grow
business by introducing new clients and potential collaboration partners
(PE Funds, Investment Banks, DFIs, etc.).
- Manage
relationships with existing clients to ensure client satisfaction and
repeat business.
- Positively
and broadly market Investment Bank.
- Monitor
competition and market and advise the Investment Bank on how to position
itself in order to achieve its business and financial objectives.
- Increase
profitability through deal pipeline growth and expedient deal execution
- Bring
ideas to the table that will lead to establishment of new business lines
within the IB.
- Be
fully involved in the research and financial modeling functions which are
both critical in client/potential client engaging, updating and briefing
- Increase
Profitability of IB through expansion of its business units including
dealing, corporate advisory and capital raising.
- Create
strategies towards regional growth.
Staff
Management
- Counsel,
motivate and increase good working environment for all staff to enhance
individual performance and productivity.
- Provide
ongoing coaching and feedback to direct reports
- Identify
development and training needs and develop plans to satisfy areas
identified.
- Ensure
delegated duties and tasks are completed in the most expedient and
professional manner.
- Build
team spirit and morale.
- Providing
vision, direction and leadership to his/her market and team.
Other
Functions
- Advice
and implement operational plans and procedures to enhance and improve
efficiency in IB operations.
- Implement
the IB’s business strategies and policies to ensure achievement of both
business and financial targets.
- Actively
participate and support all initiatives introduced within the IB to
enhance overall performance of the company.
- Prepare
reports and do analysis for research to identify any potential market
entry points.
Qualifications
and Experience:
- Master’s
Degree in a business relation field e.g. MBA
- CFA
or CPA(K)
- 5
years’ working experience in an Investment Banking environment, with sound
exposure to Mergers & Acquisition and Fixed Income Products
- Management
level experience
Skills
Required:
Technical Skills:
Technical Skills:
- Valuation
& Financial Modeling: Knowledge of financial modeling and various
valuation methodologies. Also to be well versed with Investment Banking
operations, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge
of Banking and Business Operations: Well round knowledge of all the Bank’s
operations and processes and excellent knowledge of Bank policies and
procedures. Also to be well versed with Investment Banking operations,
policies and procedures.
- Risk
Management: Ability to anticipate and mitigate risk by developing
appropriate Risk Management Policies for the Investment Bank.
- Conceptual
and Analytical Skills: Ability to quickly grasp and understand systems and
principles and pay great attention to detail.
- Technology
Skills: Knowledge of various Investment Banking applications and
spreadsheets as well as knowledge of performing competent research.
- Fixed
Income Securities: Knowledge of fixed income securities and on various
pricing methodologies that will inform trading in such securities.
- Compliance
and Regulatory Framework: Top notch understanding of the regulatory
issues, reporting and operational requirement as provided by CMA, NSE,
IRA, RBA etc.
Personal
Attributes:
- Results
and Achievement Oriented: Strives to achieve results, enjoys measuring
others, being measured, being judged on performance standards and those of
others he leads.
- Personal
Ethics: Must be honest, fair, just but firm with himself, and of high
integrity
- Negotiation
Skills: Must be a good negotiator, particularly in changing behavior and
work practices but always Win/Win.
- Communication
and Interpersonal Skills: Well developed oral and report-writing skills,
ability to work with, lead and build motivational teams.
- Human
Resources Management Skills: Leadership Skills, Team Building and ability
to train, develop and mentor staff.
*IB –
Investment Bank
How to Apply:
How to Apply:
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and
/ or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names
and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by
sending your application to: jobs@talentsource.co.ke
Kindly include your current and expected remuneration in your application.
Be advised, this job is open to Kenyan nationals only
Kindly include your current and expected remuneration in your application.
Be advised, this job is open to Kenyan nationals only