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Corporate Staffing Services
Principal: Corporate Finance

Corporate Staffing Services

Nairobi | Full Time | Finance

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Principal: Corporate Finance Job. Finance Jobs In Kenya

Job Purpose

We’re looking to hire a Principal to be based at our regional offices in Nairobi, Kenya, and to head the corporate finance business in East Africa. The position will report into the Head Corporate Finance Africa, based in Johannesburg, South Africa and the purpose is to help scale Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (NCIB) corporate finance business in East Africa, drive strategic initiatives, and execute high-value transactions in East Africa.
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact transactions, collaborate with top-tier clients, and gain exposure to strategic decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

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Job Responsibilities

  • In collaboration with other senior team members to build client relationships, originate and execute deal opportunities.
  • Lead and support on the execution of M&A transactions, including client management, valuations, financial modelling, and deal structuring.
  • Conduct in-depth industry research and market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and strategic targets.
  • Prepare and present client presentations, investment memorandums, and board-level materials.
  • Perform due diligence on potential targets, analyzing financial, operational, and strategic aspects of the business.
  • Assist in drafting and negotiating transaction documents, including term sheets and sale agreements.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, advisors, and other stakeholders involved in the transaction process.
  • Cross-sell other NCIB products to clients in conjunction with the relevant Client Service Teams (CSTs).
  • Support the business objectives of the Kenya Representative Office (KRO) in driving the East Africa Growth strategy.

Essential Qualifications

  • Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
  • Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree

Preferred Qualification

  • Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst

Minimum Experience Level

  • 8-12 years experience in Corporate Finance

Technical / Professional Knowledge

  • Industry trends
  • Microsoft Office
  • Principles of project management
  • Relevant regulatory knowledge
  • Relevant software and systems knowledge
  • Risk management process and frameworks
  • Business writing skills
  • Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
  • Business Acumen
  • Understanding Corporate Regulations

Behavioural Competencies

  • Building Customer Loyalty
  • Communication
  • Collaborating
  • Work Standards
  • Becoming a Business Advisor
  • Advancing Sales Discussions
  • Sales Negotiation
  • Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

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