Investment Banking Manager at Nomba (Formerly Kudi)

Nomba, launched in 2017 as "Kudi.ai", is a chatbot that responds to financial requests on social apps. Nomba has since evolved to empower independent businesses to act as neighborhood banks offering basic financial services such as cash withdrawal, transfer and bill payments to all Nigerians, especially those in underserved communities. Today we process more than $500m in payments monthly.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Investment Banking Manager

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Description

• We are looking for an Investment Banking Manager to build and manage the Investment Banking arm or deal structuring unit; originate and close transactions (equity, debt, advisory), manage institutional/high net worth capital flows; create investment products; and enhance the company’s presence in capital markets; also contribute to AUM growth via investment mandates.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute investment banking/capital markets strategy: advisory, underwriting, capital raising, structuring mergers & acquisitions (M&A), IPOs, bond issuance etc.
• Identify large institutional investors, private equity, mutual funds, and HNI clients; build networks to attract investment mandates.
• Mobilize large deposits from Big Segments viz:  Shipping, Construction, Car dealers, Real Estate, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, etc.
• Structure financial transactions, do valuation, due diligence, negotiate terms, and manage legal & regulatory processes.
• Work with product/structuring teams to build investment products or funds that can accept external capital.
• Support corporate banking when clients need investment/fundraising services; drive synergies.
• Ensure compliance with capital markets regulations, securities commission, and overseas regulatory exposure if applicable.
• Drive revenue via advisory fees, underwriting fees, fund management fees, etc.
• Build and mentor a team: analysts, associates, legal/advisory specialists, structuring and risk analysts.

Skills & Experience

• 5 - 8 years in investment banking, corporate finance, deal structuring, or advisory.
• Experience in structuring large equity or debt instruments, M&A, and  IPOs is highly valuable.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, legal/contract skills.
• Network with institutional investors, private equity, funds, and securities regulators.
• Good understanding of capital markets regulations in Nigeria.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Leadership: leading deal teams, driving strategy, building products.

Compensation Package

• Competitive Monthly base salary of 1.5m - 1.8m net
• Performance-based commissions and bonuses (% of investment deposits that stay for a minimum of 90 days)
• Health insurance, pension, and paid time-off benefit
• Learning & development allowance
• Career progression opportunities in a challenging, performance-driven environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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