Job Description
VICE PRESIDENT – INVESTMENT BANKING
Job Title : Vice President (VP), Investment Banking
Department : Investment Banking
Reports To : Group Managing Director
Location : Lagos
Position Type : Full-Time
Reward : N20m-N25m depending on experience and capacity; Status Car; Profit Share
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Vice President (VP) of Investment Banking to lead deal origination and execution, manage client relationships, and oversee the development of junior team members. You will sit at the centre of our transaction teams, translating strategic ideas into flawless execution for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital raising, and corporate advisory mandates.
Key Responsibilities
Originate Deals and Transactions
With robust support from the Group Managing Director and the Board - Deal Origination in M&A, Capital Markets, and others, including advisory opportunities in the public sector.
Execute Deals and Transactions
Deal Execution: Lead the day-to-day execution of complex financial transactions
Process Management: Oversee due diligence, marketing material creation, and virtual data rooms
M&A Structuring: Guide transaction structures for corporate clients during mergers and divestitures
Capital Markets: Coordinate debt and equity issuance activities
Manage Client Relationships
Client Interface: Act as the primary, daily point of contact for corporate executives and investor groups
Deal Pitching: Pitching new business and presenting strategic ideas
Negotiation Support: Assist clients in negotiating transaction terms, purchase agreements, and valuations
Oversee Team and Deliverables
Quality Control: Review financial models, valuation analyses, and pitchbooks created by Analysts and Associates
Workflow Delegation: Assign responsibilities to members of the Investment Banking team and manage deal timelines strictly
Junior Mentorship: Mentor, train, and conduct performance reviews for the junior Investment banking pool
Drive Revenue and Strategy
Idea Generation: Identify market trends, macroeconomic shifts, and industry updates to create new transaction ideas
Business Development: generatee new client revenue for the firm
Required Qualifications and Skills
Category
Requirements
Experience
Min of 4 years as an Investment Banking Associate, or 6–8 years of total relevant financial experience.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or other financial and business disciplines; an MBA from a top-tier business school or and relevant professional
Technical Skills
Advanced corporate finance knowledge, expert financial modelling (LBO, DCF, Accretion/Dilution), and deep sector-specific expertise.
Certifications
Professional certification in Finance, Accounting or Investments confers advantage
Soft Skills
Strong project management, high emotional intelligence for client management, and the ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.