Assistant Manager, Advisory & Capital Markets (ACMA)

The role is supposed to help the Bank to achieve its mission in “stimulating a consistent expansion of and diversification of African trade so as to rapidly increase Africa’s share of global trade, while operating as a first class, profit oriented, socially responsible financial institution and a centre of excellence in African trade matters” through supporting the development and operations of the Advisory & Capital Markets department.

The unit will earn advisory fees for providing specialist advisory services relating to the following:

• Capital raising for corporate and government agencies;
  
• Capital allocation across competing projects;
  
• Growth strategies including mergers and acquisitions;
  
• Corporate restructuring including divestitures, privatizations, disposals, and spin offs;
  
• Company valuations;
  
• Due diligence reviews;
  
• Reaching key stakeholders and disseminating information about the Bank;
  
• Preparation of investor pitches and project documents.
  

• Performing valuation and financial analyses to assist in decision making;
  
• Performing investment appraisal using various techniques and methodologies;
  
• Preparing and analyzing financial models and financial statements;
  
• Developing and drafting term sheets for transactions in line with customer’s request and the Bank’s evaluation;
  
• Drafting teaser presentations and information memorandums for clients;
  
• Managing the evolution of the department’s pipeline;
  
• Evaluating scope of work, terms of reference and managing the selection process of consultants for the due diligence exercises;
  
• Attending Internal (PAC, CRECO, etc.) & external meetings on behalf of the department;
  
• Responsible for driving the department’s investor outreach and network;
  
• Liaising with relevant departments in communicating queries and obtaining feedback to clients;
  
• Any other duties assigned by the director of the department.
  

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field from a recognized University backed up by appropriate experience of at least 5 years;
  
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting;
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese).
  
• Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates, and governments;
  
• Demonstrated organizational capabilities, including ability to manage workload with limited supervision to attain goals.