About the Role
Lotus Capital Limited, a pioneer in non-interest finance in Nigeria and a fully SEC-registered fund manager, is seeking a dynamic and driven Financial Advisory Officer to join our growing team in Lagos. In this role, you will play a crucial part in executing financial advisory mandates, driving transaction structuring, and supporting fixed-income securities issuance while working with a market leader in ethical investment management.
Key Responsibilities- Build and maintain a robust client base while proactively engaging new clients for advisory transactions.
- Identify transaction feasibility, conduct financial and commercial due diligence, and prepare advanced financial models.
- Articulate clients' business objectives and engage buy-side or sell-side counterparties effectively.
- Prepare comprehensive financing structures, information memorandums, investor presentations, and technical bids.
- Manage work streams across multiple transactions, coordinate data rooms, and work closely with relevant transaction parties.
- Monitor local and international financial markets and maintain up-to-date industry research databases.
- Supervise and mentor financial advisory analysts to ensure flawless execution of project deliverables.
- Minimum of a First Degree with a Second Class Upper division in a relevant discipline.
- Possession of a Master's Degree and/or professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CFA.
- Training in Islamic Finance or Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) will be a distinct advantage.
- 3 to 5 years of core investment banking and financial advisory experience within an established investment bank or issuing house.
- Demonstrated expertise in corporate finance, financial modeling, transaction structuring, and business writing.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development in ethical finance.
- A collaborative, innovative, and impactful work environment with a pioneer in non-interest capital markets.