Corporate Finance Associate (Deal Origination) at Venerer Talent Africa

At Venerer Talent, we are dedicated to revolutionizing people management experience across Africa. We offer holistic solutions that drive organizational excellence and enhance performance. With expertise in HR Advisory and Transformation, Talent Management, Change Management, and Organizational Design for Performance, we are the partner of choice for businesses seeking to optimize their human capital.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Finance Associate (Deal Origination)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Corporate Finance Associate will play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities that align with the company’s strategic objectives.
• This role involves deal sourcing, financial analysis, transaction execution, and supporting capital-raising initiatives.
• The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to drive growth through sound investment decisions and partnerships.

Duties & Responsibilities
Deal Origination and Execution:

• Identify and source new business and investment opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including investors, partners, and regulators.
• Conduct due diligence and financial modeling to assess the viability of potential investments.
• Prepare transaction documents, including investment memos, proposals, and pitch materials.
• Support deal structuring, valuation, and negotiation processes.
• Manage the execution of transactions from initiation to closure.

Financial Analysis & Strategy:

• Conduct market research and industry analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
• Evaluate financial statements, business models, and performance metrics to support decision-making.
• Support the development of financial forecasts, capital structures, and scenario analyses.
• Provide insights to support strategic planning and portfolio management.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong networks across financial institutions, advisory firms, and investment partners.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings.
• Maintain ongoing communication with investors and internal teams to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives.

Educational Qualification & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s Degree or MBA is an advantage).
• 5–8 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, or related financial advisory roles.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Proven experience in deal origination and execution within the financial or investment sectors.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for financial and strategic analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification such as CFA, ACA, or ACCA.
• Experience working with cross-border transactions or emerging markets.
• Familiarity with capital raising, M&A, and financial restructuring.

Application Closing Date
26th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: recruitment@venerertalentafrica.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.