Senior Analyst, Advisory & Capital Markets at the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank)

African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) was established in Abuja, Nigeria in October, 1993 by African Governments, African private and institutional investors as well as non-African financial institutions and private investors for the purpose of financing, promoting and expanding intra-African and extra-African trade.

The Bank, headquartered in Cairo, the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt, commenced operations on 30 September, 1994, following the signature of a Headquarters Agreement with the host Government in August, 1994. It has branch offices in Harare, Abuja and Abidjan and will open an East Africa branch office shortly.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Analyst, Advisory & Capital Markets

Reference ID: SA-ACMA-2025
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Senior Analyst, Advisory & Capital Markets (ACMA) will support the origination, evaluation, and execution of financial advisory and capital markets mandates within Afreximbank. 
• The role involves financial analysis, investment appraisal, corporate restructuring, capital markets advisory, and transaction execution support.
• The ideal candidate should have strong financial modeling skills, experience in investment banking, and a thorough understanding of capital market transactions, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and structured finance.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Advisory & Capital Markets Support:

• Provide valuation analysis and investment appraisals using Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and other methodologies.
• Assist in the origination, structuring, and execution of financial advisory mandates, including corporate finance transactions, M&A deals, and debt/equity capital markets transactions.
• Prepare investor and marketing presentations to promote debt and equity offerings.
• Conduct due diligence on clients, projects, and transactions.
• Assist in the listing of bonds and equities, coordinating with internal teams and external partners.
• Support corporate restructuring efforts, including divestitures, privatizations, and spin-offs.

Financial Analysis & Market Research:

• Conduct financial modeling, including financial statement analysis, ratio analysis, and performance forecasting.
• Prepare and manage the ACMA transaction pipeline.
• Analyze capital market trends and develop insights into global financial markets.
• Support institutional investor roadshows, including scheduling and presentation preparation.
• Develop and draft term sheets for transactions in alignment with client needs and bank evaluations.

Stakeholder Engagement & Regulatory Compliance:

• Manage relationships with private equity firms, investment banks, corporate finance boutiques, and financial institutions.
• Coordinate with underwriters, rating agencies, issuer counsels, accountants, trustees, and other consultants on transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of rating agency and investor presentations.
• Ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Conflicts of Interest, Insider Trading, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption policies.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Accounting, Banking, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, ACCA are highly desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in investment banking (mandatory).
• Experience in private equity, corporate finance, capital markets, financial institutions capital raising, project finance, or infrastructure development is a plus.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Advanced Excel skills with strong financial modeling and valuation expertise.
• Strong understanding of capital markets, M&A, and structured finance transactions.
• Proficiency in preparing investor presentations, financial reports, and term sheets.
• Experience working with credit, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (knowledge of French, Arabic, or Portuguese is an advantage).
• Ability to interact with senior officials, business clients, and management teams.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and cross-cultural environment.

Application Closing Date
6th April, 2025.