Investment Banking Associate Job at Absa Group

Absa Group Limited is a diversified standalone African financial services group, delivering an integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth, investment management and insurance. Absa’s strategic ambition is to continue to grow as a Pan-African bank. In our Nigeria office we offer trade finance, investment banking and market products through our various Nigerian registered subsidiaries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Investment Banking Associate - ECM and DCM
Job ID: R-15974287
Job Location: Murtala Muhammed Drive, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Investment Banking Team in Nigeria, with a particular focus on Equity Capital Markets (ECM) and Debt Capital Markets (DCM).
• The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the capital markets team by conducting in-depth financial analysis, market research, and providing strategic insights. 
• This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on market-defining transactions for local and international clients with African operations. 
• You will not only contribute to the growth and success of our firm, but also participate in fostering the growth and potential of African capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Deal execution support: Work closely with deal makers in Equity and Debt Capital Markets and Investment Banking to originate and execute transactions. Lead transaction workstreams and be an integral member of the deal execution team.
• Origination: Assist senior bankers in preparing client materials – including research to support pitches, financial analysis and modelling and creation of pitch material. Apply learnings and intuition to generate new ideas and bring together concepts to present to clients.
• Market Research: Stay informed about market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes to provide valuable insights to the team and clients.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with client coverage, sales and trading, syndicate, equity research and legal teams to support origination and execution efforts.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
• Suited to individuals with 5-7 years of (associate) investment banking or equivalent experience.
• Team Management: Support the learning and development of analysts in the team.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and financial statement analysis.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of corporate finance fundamentals, and an interest in capital markets.
• Understanding of the transaction cycle and the steps in the process and is execution oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment.