Investment Banking Associate

Company Description

Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Head of Investment Banking, the Investment Banking Associate will be responsible for leading the analytical work in support of transaction execution and new business development, as well as assisting senior bankers in the development and delivery of value-added investment banking products and services to clients and prospects.

The Associate should expect a great deal of client exposure and this role will require demonstrated skill sets in the fundamentals of valuation, business strategy and client communication. Due to the entrepreneurial spirit of the firm, Associates are encouraged to take on as much responsibility as they can successfully handle. Additionally, this role will have daily contact with senior bankers and client executives.

Job Description

• Developing and auditing high-end, complex financial models of international standard, ensuring compliance with project documents and applicable accounting & taxation practices, analysing key business drivers and advising clients on risk/return analysis.
• Business Valuations and Investment Analysis - Evaluating businesses to analyse investment opportunities, performing due diligence and valuations exercise.
• Contract Analysis - Reviewing project documents to assess the commercial and contractual implications, under various contracts.
• Business Writing - Preparing reports, information memoranda, summary, presentations and pitch decks as required by the nature of assignment.
• Participating in negotiations with project stakeholders - Participating to negotiate commercial and contractual aspects of the projects with clients, partners and other third parties as may be necessary.
• Prepare business cases for data driven decision making and see decisions through till implementation.
• Responsible for oversight and accuracy of Analyst duties, including modelling, research methodology and deal execution activities.
• Deal Execution: Thorough knowledge of all aspects of both capital markets and M&A (both sell-side and buy-side) advisory processes.
• Direct experience working with, and strong fundamental understanding of, financial data and conducting quantitative analyses related to company valuations, implementation of three statement financial models, detailed revenue build analyses, and comparative and pro forma analyses.
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of proactively identifying and addressing client needs. Building solid relationships with clients; develop an awareness of firm services; approach client in an organized and knowledgeable manner; deliver clear requests for information; demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
• Utilizing effectively strong written and verbal business communication skills when interacting with clients and firm staff and/or management in a professional services business environment.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Finance, Business, or Economics (or a related discipline) is preferred
• 3-5 years investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or corporate finance experience preferred.
• Professional qualifications are an added advantage – CFA, CISI, ICIFA etc
• Experience in transaction advisory, risk advisory or strategy capacities is necessary.
• Must possess and be able to apply critical thinking skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills and experience preferred.
• Effective business communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work comfortably with incomplete information and deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work within a team, take the initiative, and show strong attention to detail is critical.
• Possess a positive, team-oriented attitude with a commitment to excellence and integrity.
• Self-driven individual with high level of motivation, ingenuity, and resourcefulness.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Decisive, persistent, result-oriented, self-starter who possess grit.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.

Additional Information

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please make your application to before the close of business on 23rd September 2024 to www.dorbe-leit.co.ke.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.