Investment Banking Associate – Financial Services

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Investment Banking Associate supporting M&A, capital raising, and financial advisory in a leading Nigerian investment management firm. Seeking a candidate with strong financial analysis and transaction execution experience.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeLagos • 🇳🇬 NigeriaJuniorMid-Level💰 NGN 27,000,000 - NGN 38,000,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain detailed financial models for valuation, forecasting, scenario analysis, and investment appraisal.
Conduct company valuations using methodologies such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Company Analysis, and Precedent Transactions.
Analyse financial statements, industry trends, market dynamics, and investment opportunities.
Prepare investment recommendations supported by robust financial and commercial analysis.
Support ongoing monitoring of portfolio companies and investments.
Review periodic financial and operational performance reports.
Assist in developing value-creation initiatives and strategic recommendations for portfolio companies.
Support the execution of mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, capital raising, restructuring, and other corporate finance transactions.
Coordinate due diligence processes, including financial, legal, commercial, and operational reviews.
Assist in the preparation and review of transaction documentation, including Information Memoranda, Teasers, Pitch Books, Financial Models, and Investment Committee Papers.
Liaise with clients, regulators, legal advisers, auditors, and other stakeholders throughout transaction lifecycles.
Support senior bankers in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
Assist in preparing client presentations, proposals, and marketing materials.
Participate in client meetings and contribute to relationship management efforts.
Monitor market developments and identify potential transaction opportunities.
Conduct sector-specific and macroeconomic research relevant to investment opportunities and client mandates.
Track developments within the Nigerian and African capital markets.
Prepare industry reports, market updates, and investment insights for internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Support transaction risk assessments and investment due diligence processes.
Maintain accurate documentation and records for all transactions and client engagements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field from a highly reputable academic institution.
Class of degree – First Class or Second Class Upper (2.1) is a must have.
6 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, transaction advisory, consulting, or investment management.
Demonstrated experience in financial modelling, valuation, and transaction execution.
Experience within the Nigerian financial services sector is preferred.
Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills.
Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools.
Knowledge of capital markets, corporate finance, and investment products.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Excellent report-writing and documentation abilities.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong project management and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base Pay ranges BTW N27,000,000.00 – N38,000,000.00 Annual gross + other benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingvaluationDiscounted Cash Flow (DCF)Comparable Company AnalysisPrecedent Transactionsfinancial statement analysisinvestment appraisaldue diligencetransaction executioncapital raising

Soft Skills

analytical skillsquantitative capabilitiescommunication skillspresentation skillsreport-writingattention to detailproject managementorganizational skillsstakeholder managementrelationship-building