Head, Financial Advisory at ARM Life Plc

ARM Life is the Insurance subsidiary of Asset & Resource Management Company Ltd (ARM). Its parent company, ARM is one of the largest non-bank financial services firms in Nigeria with a focus on asset management. Established in 1994, ARM started operations as a traditional asset management company specialising in the management of quoted equities and fixed income securities.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Head, Financial Advisory

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• Responsibility over financial advisory activities of the Firm.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall strategy of a transaction, including negotiations, client interaction, and management of documentation.
• Participation in the overall firm strategy and ensuring that ARM securities provides high quality execution of  its transactions
• Identifying new business opportunities from market by thoroughly researching market conditions and developments
• Originating client relationships
• Managing business development, and transaction planning & execution. 
• Provide expertise and advice on transactions e.g. mergers and acquisitions, buy outs, and buy ins, and issuing of bonds and stocks
• Provide key leadership role in the deal execution process
• Raise capital by detailed research and analysis of equity products and markets,
• Structuring new deals and assessing profitability and risks
• Oversee the preparation of financial and statistical models and report them; developing and presenting appropriate financial solutions.
• Manage a team of analysts  performing extensive valuation and pricing analyses
• Work in collaboration with financial institutions, to design and structure clients’ debt obligations, refinancing or restructuring existing arrangements and raising new debts.
• All other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Managing Director

Requirements
Required knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Involvement or experience in leading a team that structured investment products for the Nigerian Financial Market
• Previous working experience in originating, structuring, and executing equity assignments.
• Be conversant with structuring different portfolios in line with the need of different clients
• Conversant with strategies of optimizing returns on investment
• Be a team leader that could effectively manage resources
• Conversant with the Investments & Securities Act and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Rules
• Willingness to build an extensive network of business contacts, executive management of clients/prospects and other referral sources, which will enhance ARM Securities’ visibility within our markets.
• Excellent communication skills and work to tight deadlines
• Solid professional writing skills, particularly in preparing IMs and relevant documents and announcements
• Proven ability to originate new business
• Good team player and have the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to engage and influence at the top level of our most innovative companies.
• Ability to influence across the organization through conversation, presentation and engagement.
• Ability to think outside the box and develop unique/creative approaches to portfolio management, business development and client engagement.
• Possesses established relationships with principals of  large capital firms
• Ability to convert concepts and opportunities into transactions
• Ability to originate capital raising and M&A transactions
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism
• Outstanding client service skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical and creative problem solving skills
• Team player and deadline oriented
• Ability to multi-task and set workload priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and in a professional manner
• Flexibility with extensive travel and hours
• Strong desire to collaborate with groups/teams across the Group,
• Over time, has the potential to be viewed as a thought leader within the organization.
• Selfless, possesses a strong moral compass and leads by example.

Competency and  Skills Requirements:

• Strong developer of team members.
• Embraces teamwork and collaboration to produce outsized results for all.
• Willing to take responsibility of the team as well as fostering a strong, positive team culture.

Minimum Requirements:

• A first degree or equivalent in any discipline with minimum of 10 years cognate experience spanning Corporate Banking and/or Capital Market Operations
• Relevant professional qualification e.g CIS, or Masters degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 Years core operational and leadership experience
• A SEC registered individual will have an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
21st April, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online