The successful candidate will support the origination and execution of complex financial transactions, including capital markets, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and strategic advisory, while delivering exceptional value to clients.

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of transaction execution, including IPOs, private placements, rights issues, bond offerings, and M&A transactions.
• Supervise the preparation of high-quality pitch books, information memoranda, prospectuses, and management presentations.
• Oversee and perform financial modelling, valuation analyses (DCF, comparable, precedent transactions), and scenario testing.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients during live transactions, providing regular updates, insights, and strategic recommendations.
• Support senior bankers in origination efforts by preparing pitches and identifying new business opportunities.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, institutional investors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Guide, mentor, and train junior analysts/associates in financial analysis, presentation skills, and transaction execution.
• Conduct in-depth research and analyze market, industry, and regulatory trends to provide actionable insights that support origination and strategic decision-making.

 

The role requires operating in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, serving as a key link between senior management and junior analysts to ensure seamless execution of transactions.

Skills Requirements:

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, deal structuring, and strong knowledge of capital markets and corporate finance.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with expertise in using Bloomberg, CapitalIQ, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to distill complex financial concepts into clear, compelling deliverables for clients and stakeholders.
• Proven capability to build and sustain trusted relationships with C-suite executives, investors, and key stakeholders.
• Skilled in mentoring junior team members, demonstrating emotional intelligence, and thriving under pressure while managing competing priorities. 

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years’ proven experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or related field, with demonstrable deal execution across ECM, DCM, or M&A.
• CFA designation (in progress or completed) highly desirable, GISI-CISI or Ghana Stock Exchange certification is required

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on landmark transactions shaping Ghana’s and Africa’s capital markets.
• Exposure to a diverse client base, including corporates, governments, and institutional investors.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

All applications should be sent to careers@ic.africa by the 30th September 2025.