Finance Associate Director Job in Kenya

Our

client is a fully owned Investment Bank subsidiary of a Bank. It was launched

in 2009 after the Directors resolved to establish as an Investment Bank that

would support the ever growing advisory and funding needs of Corporates and SMEs. 

It is licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (“CMA”) and also a member firm

of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (“NSE”). 

The

products and services offered include: Corporate Finance & Advisory,

Brokerage, Asset and Wealth Management. 

The

investment bank has a diverse range of clients from State Owned Enterprises,

Public and Private Companies looking to structure and execute both debt and

equity financing. The team has extensive experience executing both public and

private placements.

Position: 

Associate

Director, Corporate Finance 
 

Responsible

to:  General

Manager

Purpose of the Position: To

lead and oversee Mergers & Acquisitions and Debt Capital Markets

transactions in Corporate Finance division within the Investment Bank. This

includes taking leadership over the senior associate, associates and analyst. 

Main Accountabilities & Approximate Time Splits % 

1. Mergers & Acquisitions, Equities & Debt Transactions
[30%]
 

1.   
Spearhead all M&A, Equities and Debt related opportunities

and engagements including origination

2.   
Train direct reports to get them to the same level of competency

in the subject including financial modelling

3.   
Increase Profitability of the IB through expansion of M&A

and Equities & Debt Product Division

2 .

Business Development & Client Relationships
[40%]

1.   
Grow business by introducing new clients and potential

collaboration partners (PE Funds, Investment Banks, DFIs, etc.).

2.   
Manage relationships with existing clients to ensure client

satisfaction and repeat business.

3.   
Positively and broadly market Investment Bank.

4.   
Monitor competition and market and advise the Investment Bank on

how to position itself in order to achieve its business and financial

objectives.

5.   
Increase profitability through deal pipeline growth and

expedient deal execution

6.   
Bring ideas to the table that will lead to establishment of new

business lines within the IB.

7.   
Be fully involved in the research and financial modeling

functions which are both critical in client/potential client engaging, updating

and briefing

8.   
Increase Profitability of IB through expansion of its business

units including dealing, corporate advisory and capital raising.

9.   
Create strategies towards regional growth.

1.   
Counsel, motivate and increase good working environment for all

staff to enhance individual performance and productivity.

2.   
Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to direct reports

3.   
Identify development and training needs and develop plans to

satisfy areas identified.

4.   
Ensure delegated duties and tasks are completed in the most

expedient and professional manner.

5.   
Build team spirit and morale.

6.   
Providing vision, direction and leadership to his/her market and

team.

1.   
Advice and implement operational plans and procedures to enhance

and improve efficiency in IB operations.

2.   
Implement the IB’s business strategies and policies to ensure

achievement of both business and financial targets.

3.   
Actively participate and support all initiatives introduced

within the IB to enhance overall performance of the company.

4.   
Prepare reports and do analysis for research to identify any

potential market entry points.

Job

Specifications (Ideal)

Academic Qualifications:

• Master’s
  
  Degree in a business related field e.g. MBA

Professional

Qualifications:

• 5
  
  years’ working experience in an Investment Banking environment, with sound
  
  exposure to  Mergers & Acquisition and Fixed Income Products


• Management
  
  level experience

• Valuation
  
  & Financial Modeling: Knowledge of financial modeling and various
  
  valuation methodologies. Also to be well versed with Investment Banking
  
  operations, policies and procedures.


• Knowledge
  
  of Banking and Business Operations: Well round knowledge of all the Bank’s
  
  operations and processes and excellent knowledge of Bank policies and
  
  procedures. Also to be well versed with Investment Banking operations,
  
  policies and procedures.


• Risk
  
  Management: Ability to anticipate and mitigate risk by developing
  
  appropriate Risk management Policies for the Investment Bank.


• Conceptual
  
  and Analytical Skills: Ability to quickly grasp and understand systems and
  
  principles and pay great attention to detail.


• Technology
  
  Skills: Knowledge of various Investment Banking applications and
  
  spreadsheets as well as knowledge of performing competent research.


• Fixed
  
  Income Securities: Knowledge of fixed income securities and on various
  
  pricing methodologies that will inform trading in such securities.


• Compliance
  
  and Regulatory Framework: Top notch understanding of the regulatory
  
  issues, reporting and operational requirement as provided by CMA, NSE,
  
  IRA, RBA etc.

• Results
  
  and Achievement Oriented: Strives to achieve results, enjoys measuring
  
  others, being measured, being judged on performance standards and those of
  
  others he leads.


• Personal
  
  Ethics: Must be honest, fair, just but firm with himself, and of high
  
  integrity


• Negotiation
  
  Skills: Must be a good negotiator, particularly in changing behavior and
  
  work practices but always Win/Win.


• Communication
  
  and Interpersonal Skills: Well developed oral and report-writing skills,
  
  ability to work with, lead and build motivational teams.


• Human
  
  Resources Management Skills: Leadership Skills, Team Building and ability
  
  to train, develop and mentor staff.

If you meet the above qualifications please send your CV with the subject

Associate Director to: recruit@talentsource.co.ke