Chief Operating Officer - Private Equity Finance at an Investment Banking Firm

Our company, a fast growing integrated Investment banking firm with head office in Victoria Island, Lagos is embarking on a strategic search for greater impact. We seek to engage the best of hands in the following areas:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer - Private Equity Finance

Ref: CO 1
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The role of the Chief Operating Officer is to manage the company's proprietary investments, deal sourcing, execution and management of investments, Identifying viable investment opportunities, Project Evaluation, attraction of funding: debt/ equity to support projects.

Duties

• Strategy development and follow-on implementation.
• Providing on-going financial advice and assistance in fund raising.
• Overseeing the operations of company's hospitality businesses and infrastructure projects.
• Formulate investment strategy for target industries.
• Prepare and render management report to the company on a monthly basis.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of first degree in Engineering/Social Sciences field from a reputable university (2nd Degree will be added advantage)
• Minimum of 7 years hands-on experience within the financial services sector; as Investment Analyst with Private Equity/Venture capital background.
• Relevant post-graduation training and qualification (certification/ membership of professional bodies
• Proven ability to pre-identify liquidity and exit options prior to completing investments
• Track record of successes in achieving liquidity and exit targets for portfolio companies
• Ability to agree rate of returns on investments
• Sound knowledge of the economy and opportunities
• Good project evaluation, real estate/infrastructure development experience.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good industry knowledge especially in Lagos terrain
• Highly proficient in Microsoft presentation and report packages
• Grounded experience in dealing/liaising with 3rd party contractors to ensure quality service on schedule.

Remuneration

• Remunerations, terms and conditions of employment are competitive, motivational and negotiable.

Application Closing Date
3rd October, 2013

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their updated CV's quoting job reference number as subject to: investmentbankrecruit@yahoo.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.