About the position
Open to Kenyan citizens and holders of permanent residency in Kenya.
Leading investment banking firm operating on a pan-African basis and specialising in private capital markets. The firm has offices in Johannesburg, Ebene, Accra, Harare, Kinshasa, and Frankfurt.
Regional partner of IMAP, the world's largest independent M&A partnership. Established in 1973, IMAP has offices in over 50 countries, more than 600 M&A professionals, and completes in excess of 200 transactions annually.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparing pitches and presentations for both origination and transaction execution activities;
- Supporting business development and origination efforts to expand Verdant Capital's presence in Kenya and the broader East African market;
- Building and maintaining financial models and performing valuations for M&A and capital raising transactions;
- Preparing transaction marketing materials, including information memoranda and teaser documents;
- Supporting due diligence processes, including managing virtual data rooms and responding to bidder and investor information requests;
- Assisting in the preparation of transaction documentation and coordinating with legal and other professional advisors, where required;
- Engaging with clients, prospective investors, and potential bidders throughout transaction processes;
- Preparing KYC documentation and conducting background checks as part of client onboarding procedures; and
- Managing, mentoring, and overseeing the work of junior team members.
- General requirements: the candidate will:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- At least three years of experience in audit, investing, investment banking, management consulting, or development finance.
- Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities;
- Be a Kenyan citizen or hold valid permanent residency status in Kenya; and
- Hold professional qualifications and relevant experience commensurate with the role
Desired Skills:
- Investment Banking
- Valuation
- Corporate Finance
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
One of Africa's largest private capital markets advisers, with a team of more than 30 professionals and offices across five countries.
