Executive Director (Financial Advisory) in a Financial Services (Investment Banking & Financial Advisory) Company

Job Title: Executive Director (Financial Advisory)

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The role requires a seasoned investment banking professional with a strong track record in transaction execution, business development, and stakeholder management.
• As the Executive Director, you will be responsible for leading the origination and execution of high-value financial advisory transactions, driving business growth, strengthening strategic client relationships, and providing leadership across the firm's advisory practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and oversight to transaction teams while ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.
• Lead transaction execution including mergers & acquisitions, capital raising, project finance, privatizations, restructurings, and other advisory engagements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, corporate clients, investors, and key stakeholders to drive business opportunities
• Drive business development initiatives to expand the firm's advisory portfolio, revenue base, and market presence
• Originate and execute financial advisory mandates across the public sector and other strategic sectors, ensuring successful delivery of complex transactions

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Financial Advisory, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, or a related field, with significant experience leading complex transactions
• Excellent commercial acumen, leadership, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with an established network within the public and corporate sectors.
• Strong expertise in capital markets, corporate finance, financial modelling, company valuation, equity analysis, and transaction structuring
• Proven track record of originating and executing successful advisory mandates and managing high-value client relationships