Debt Financing Manager at Tetra Maritime

Founded in 2007 (originally as Beta Shipping), Tetra Maritime is a Nigerian ship owner and operator specializing in tailored marine logistics across the upstream, midstream, and downstream oil & gas supply chain. With a fleet of Nigerian-flagged vessels operating across the African continent, and a strategic partnership with Union Maritime, a UK-based ship owner with global acclaim, we are committed to delivering end-to-end logistics solutions to our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Debt Financing Manager

Location: Lagos

Description

• We are seeking an experienced Debt Financing Banker to originate, structure, and execute debt financing transactions for corporate, institutional, and sponsor clients.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in advising clients on capital structure decisions, leading debt issuance processes, and managing relationships with borrowers, lenders, and investors across the debt capital markets.
• Maritime and Oil & Gas upstream will be the primary debt capital market.

Core Responsibilities

• Originate and develop new debt financing opportunities for maritime across leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, investment-grade debt, private placements, and structured credit products.
• Structure debt transactions tailored to client needs, balancing cost of capital, covenant flexibility, and market conditions.
• Lead due diligence processes, including financial modeling, credit analysis, and risk assessment for prospective borrowers.
• Prepare and present pitch books, offering memoranda, credit presentations, and rating agency materials.
• Coordinate with legal counsel, rating agencies, and internal risk/credit committees to progress transactions from mandate to close.
• Manage the full transaction lifecycle: marketing, investor roadshows, pricing, allocation, and closing.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate treasurers, CFOs, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors.
• Monitor market conditions, credit spreads, and macroeconomic trends to advise clients on optimal timing and structuring.
• Collaborate with syndicate, sales, and trading desks to ensure successful distribution of debt offerings.
• Mentor junior bankers and analysts, reviewing financial models and transaction materials.
• Ensure all transactions comply with internal risk policies and relevant regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in debt capital markets, leveraged finance, corporate banking, or credit-related investment banking roles
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and credit analysis skills
• Deep understanding of debt instruments (term loans, revolvers, mezzanine debt, private credit)
• Proven track record of executing debt transactions from origination through closing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior clients and committees
• Strong knowledge of capital markets regulations and documentation (credit agreements, indentures.

Preferred:

• MBA or CFA designation
• Series 79 and 63 licenses (or equivalent, if applicable in jurisdiction)
• Experience with leveraged buyouts, project finance, or asset-based lending
• Existing network of institutional investor and sponsor relationships

Skills:

• Financial modeling and credit analysis (Excel, Bloomberg, Capital IQ)
• Deal structuring and negotiation
• Relationship management and business development
• Project management across multi-workstream transactions
• Attention to detail under tight deadlines
• Team leadership and mentorship.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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