Senior Manager, Corporate Finance at a Tier-one Commercial Bank - H. Pierson Associates

H. Pierson Associates Limited - Our client, a tier-one commercial bank, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Manager, Corporate Finance

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• They are seeking an experienced professional to serve as Senior Manager, Corporate Finance, to drive strategic financial initiatives and enhance their growth trajectory.
• Our client seeks an experienced and strategic Senior Manager of Corporate Finance (M&A) to join its dynamic team in the banking sector.
• This role is critical to the execution of the bank’s inorganic growth strategy, including mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and divestitures.
• The successful candidate will lead end-to-end transaction processes, conduct deep financial and strategic analysis, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and long-term business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage M&A transactions from origination to execution, including target identification, valuation, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and integration.
• Develop robust financial models, investment appraisals, and valuation analyses using techniques such as DCF, comparable, and precedent transactions.
• Conduct in-depth strategic and financial analysis of potential acquisitions or investment opportunities in the financial services industry.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality board-level materials, investment memos, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including investment banks, legal advisors, consultants, and regulatory bodies, to facilitate transactions.
• Collaborate with internal departments (Legal, Treasury, Risk, Strategy, Compliance, etc.) to assess transaction risks and support execution.
• Support capital raising initiatives, including equity and debt financing, where required.
• Track post-transaction performance and monitor integration activities to ensure strategic and financial objectives are met.
• Maintain deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks, competitive landscape, and market developments impacting the banking sector.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related discipline.
• MBA, CFA, ACA, or relevant certification preferred.
• Minimum of 8 - 10 years of experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or strategic advisory—preferably within or supporting the banking or financial services industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and closing complex financial transactions.
• Strong understanding of bank valuation, regulatory capital implications, and deal structuring in a regulated environment.
• Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Excellent project management capabilities with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity, discretion, and sound commercial judgment.

Core Competence:

• Strong expertise in corporate finance, financial modeling, and valuation
• Proven track record in end-to-end M&A execution and post-deal integration
• Skilled in capital raising, investment analysis, and deal structuring
• Effective stakeholder management and strategic business alignment
• Adept at driving value through financial strategy and transactions.

Application Closing Date
8th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online