Assistant Manager, Advisory & Capital Markets (ACMA)

Vision & Scope 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.

Nature & Scope 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.

Duties & Responsibilities 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

Skills, Knowledge & Attitude 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.