Principal - SME Finance & Development at Robert Walters

Role Responsibilities


Structuring & Execution: Work as a senior project team member with more experienced operation leaders on complex transactions, contributing to all aspects of project structuring and execution, including supporting the operation leader with the management of the project team
Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting: As a senior project team member perform all such tasks as may be assigned by the operation leader and provide constructive portfolio monitoring advice, guidance and supervision to more junior members of the project team
Policy Dialogue: In cooperation with relevant units within the Bank and Banking country teams (if applicable), contribute to policy dialogue, in a leading role (project level initiatives) or supporting function (national level initiatives). Assist in providing necessary support, in the form of relevant information or documentation or meeting participation, towards efforts to procure grants and technical cooperation funds to complement investment projects or required as part of policy dialogue efforts
Business Development: Assist with marketing and business development efforts, working closely with sector and advisory teams, in the relevant sector and countries to build reputable market contacts in order to develop a broad deal flow and cross selling of the Bank's competencies
Staff Management: Assist in recruiting, training, coaching and mentoring junior bankers, in coordination with the team Director and Associate Directors, Senior Bankers, involving them in all aspects of the project cycle (appraisal, execution, implementation, monitoring and business development), ensuring adequate quality of project work and appropriate work load distribution amongst the project team members; contribute to their professional and competency development


Candidate Requirements


Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree preferred or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise.
Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable.
Strong quantitative/numerical skills are critical with the ability to interpret financial information and to design and use financial models.
Significant relevant financial industry experience from an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards.
Practical experience of participating in and leading complex transactions through the full project life cycle.
Strong understanding of the Nigerian and wider West African market, underpinned by hands-on experience in the banking and financial services sector, with a deep appreciation and understanding of local dynamics and trends. Relevant industry/country (as applicable) experience might be mandatory, including understanding of country/regional/sector dynamics and trends - depending on the specifics of the position.
Credit analysis skills, with the ability to interpret accounts, understanding local and international accounting principles and practice of credit analysis.
Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spread sheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.
Excellent understanding of relevant systems and processes.
Stakeholder management skills.