Analyst, Investment (Public Sector) – Lagos, Nigeria

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is a leading pan-African multilateral organization focused on bridging the infrastructure deficits on the continent. They are champions for our continent, driven to succeed, dedicated to facilitating instrumental infrastructure for transformative impact and elevating Africa’s role as a growth engine in a changing world.

Reference Number: BLRJH10

CA Global Headhunters has been mandated by The AFC to recruit for this position. For more information on The AFC please visit their website . Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.

Job Description:

The Structured Products Solutions Public Sector team delivers a broad suite of investment solutions designed to help sovereign and sub-sovereign clients access capital markets efficiently for their capital expansion and structured trade needs. The team’s mandate includes providing debt financing and structuring solutions to sovereign and sub ‑ sovereign entities as well as designing innovative solutions that leverage AFC’s strong credit rating and Preferred Creditor Status to mobilize capital efficiently, reduce borrowing costs, and enhance investment returns.

Working with the team lead for the Public Sector business, the role involves supporting the origination, execution, and monitoring of transactions related to capital expansion and trade finance for sovereigns and sub-sovereigns across Africa. The objective is to deliver bespoke credit solutions while minimizing credit losses. Candidates should have experience analysing corporate balance sheets and sovereign macroeconomic indicators. Business fluency in French will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities:

Support the origination and management of new clients and business opportunities across Africa
Support the origination and management of new clients and business opportunities across Africa
Build, review, and analyse financial models—including pricing, valuation, and other decision-support models—to assess transaction viability
Participate in pitching, structuring, negotiating, marketing, executing, and closing transactions
Assist with client coverage and relationship management for key clients
Support end-to-end transaction processes, including engagement with legal and financial advisors
Collaborate with investment teams and cross-functional colleagues to facilitate transaction approval workflows
Support technical reviews of infrastructure-related projects
Develop presentations and proposals, including pitch books, for new and existing clients
Prepare transaction documentation such as engagement letters, proposals, Information Memorandums, term sheets, and valuations
Conduct research and analysis on prospective clients and companies to identify financial trends and inform investment decisions
Perform financial analysis and risk assessments, including financial statement interpretation and model development
Participate in deal meetings and help maintain strong client relationships
Conduct due diligence on prospective clients

Competencies:

Skills
- Well-developed communication, business writing, and persuasive skills, with the ability to engage senior client stakeholders effectively
- Ability to assess investment risks and guide transactions through approval processes
- Ability to write credit and investment memos
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong time-management skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
- Strong project management capabilities
- Working understanding of technical and financial considerations for sovereign and state-owned entity financing
- Proficiency in English (oral, reading, and writing), preference for proficiency in French, additional languages such as Portuguese or Arabic are an advantage
- Advanced Microsoft Excel financial modelling and PowerPoint presentation skills.

Attributes
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational capabilities, able to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative
- Strong team player, able to collaborate across divisions and support collective goals
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to develop or refine transaction ideas for client engagement
- Adaptable and able to manage shifting business priorities under pressure

Knowledge
- Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements, prepare financial analysis and develop complex financial models, including projections and valuation methods
- Basic understanding of financial products such as project and structured debt, mezzanine financing, treasury instruments, capital markets products, and guarantees
- Basic credit and investment assessment expertise
- Basic knowledge of African investment markets, particularly the infrastructure sector
- Strong research capabilities, leveraging public sources, networks, and internal resources

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
Strong mathematical aptitude; CFA, accounting, or related certifications are an added advantage
Minimum 3 years’ experience with at least 2 years of professional experience in investment banking with relevant experience in deal origination and execution
Proficient in transaction modelling and understanding of transaction structures
Strong self-management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Fluency in English is mandatory
Fluency in French is an added advantage
Willingness to travel at short notice
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and potentially lead transaction workstreams

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Analyst, Investment (Public Sector) – Lagos, Nigeria

Reference Number: BLRJH10

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Support the origination and management of new clients and business opportunities across Africa
Support the origination and management of new clients and business opportunities across Africa
Build, review, and analyse financial models—including pricing, valuation, and other decision-support models—to assess transaction viability
Participate in pitching, structuring, negotiating, marketing, executing, and closing transactions
Assist with client coverage and relationship management for key clients
Support end-to-end transaction processes, including engagement with legal and financial advisors
Collaborate with investment teams and cross-functional colleagues to facilitate transaction approval workflows
Support technical reviews of infrastructure-related projects
Develop presentations and proposals, including pitch books, for new and existing clients
Prepare transaction documentation such as engagement letters, proposals, Information Memorandums, term sheets, and valuations
Conduct research and analysis on prospective clients and companies to identify financial trends and inform investment decisions
Perform financial analysis and risk assessments, including financial statement interpretation and model development
Participate in deal meetings and help maintain strong client relationships
Conduct due diligence on prospective clients

Competencies:

Skills
- Well-developed communication, business writing, and persuasive skills, with the ability to engage senior client stakeholders effectively
- Ability to assess investment risks and guide transactions through approval processes
- Ability to write credit and investment memos
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong time-management skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
- Strong project management capabilities
- Working understanding of technical and financial considerations for sovereign and state-owned entity financing
- Proficiency in English (oral, reading, and writing), preference for proficiency in French, additional languages such as Portuguese or Arabic are an advantage
- Advanced Microsoft Excel financial modelling and PowerPoint presentation skills.
Attributes
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational capabilities, able to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative
- Strong team player, able to collaborate across divisions and support collective goals
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to develop or refine transaction ideas for client engagement
- Adaptable and able to manage shifting business priorities under pressure
Knowledge
- Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements, prepare financial analysis and develop complex financial models, including projections and valuation methods
- Basic understanding of financial products such as project and structured debt, mezzanine financing, treasury instruments, capital markets products, and guarantees
- Basic credit and investment assessment expertise
- Basic knowledge of African investment markets, particularly the infrastructure sector
- Strong research capabilities, leveraging public sources, networks, and internal resource

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
Strong mathematical aptitude; CFA, accounting, or related certifications are an added advantage
Minimum 3 years’ experience with at least 2 years of professional experience in investment banking with relevant experience in deal origination and execution
Proficient in transaction modelling and understanding of transaction structures
Strong self-management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Fluency in English is mandatory
Fluency in French is an added advantage
Willingness to travel at short notice
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and potentially lead transaction workstreams

Contractual Information:

Candidate must be willing and able to relocate to Lagos, Nigeria.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Jayde Harty at jharty@caglobalint.com.

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Analyst, Investment (Public Sector) - Lagos, Nigeria