Senior Analyst - Corporate Fund

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Sage-Grey Finance Limited, a CBN-licensed finance services company, is hiring a Senior Analyst - Corporate Fund to be based in Victoria Island, Lagos. The role focuses on leading the company's Commercial Paper programme, managing relationships with institutional investors and DFIs, and driving corporate fundraising and capital market transactions. This is a full-time position within the firm's Corporate Funds & Capital Markets unit.

• CBN-licensed finance company integrated into NIBSS and member of FHAN
• Lead role for the company's Commercial Paper programme and capital market transactions
• Engage institutional investors, DFIs, pension funds, and government institutions
• Full-time role based in Victoria Island, Lagos

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Senior Analyst - Corporate Fund at Sage-Grey Finance Limited ⏲ Aug 17, 2026, 7:09 AM ⋕ View all Banking & Financial Services jobs Sage Grey Finance Limited (“Sage Grey Finance” or “the Company”) is a finance services company incorporated in Nigeria. We are licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and are integrated into the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS). We are members of the Finance Houses Association of Nigeria (FHAN). We offer Lending Services (Project Finance, Asset Finance, Corporate finance, Consumer Loan, etc.), Fund Management Services, Advisory Services, and other services as authorized by the Central Bank of Nigeria. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Senior Analyst- Corporate Fund Location: Victoria Island, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary The role will serve as a senior representative of Sage Grey Finance in engagements with institutional investors, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), pension funds, insurance companies, banks, asset managers, government institutions, capital market operators, professional advisers and other strategic stakeholders. The Senior Analyst will have particular responsibility for leading Sage Grey Finance's Commercial Paper programme, including programme development, investor mobilisation, transaction structuring, stakeholder engagement, issuance execution, refinancing and post-issuance management. Core Mandate The Senior Analyst, Corporate Funds & Capital Markets shall have overall responsibility for: Supporting the management and oversight of investment funds established by Sage Grey Finance. Leading engagements with DFIs, government institutions and other development finance partners. Building and managing relationships with institutional investors and strategic funding partners. Providing market intelligence and strategic funding recommendations to the Management. Leading the Company's Commercial Paper programme and other capital market transactions. Developing and executing Sage Grey Finance's corporate fundraising and capital mobilisation strategy. Originating and structuring funding and investment opportunities. Structuring and raising capital for Sage Grey-sponsored investment funds. Ensuring that the Unit contributes meaningfully to the Company's revenue, profitability and strategic growth objectives. Developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of funding, investment and capital market transactions. Key Responsibilities: Commercial Paper & Capital Markets: The Senior Analyst shall have overall responsibility for Sage Grey Finance's Commercial Paper programme and related capital market activities. Responsibilities: include: Monitor utilisation of CP proceeds in accordance with approved use of funds. Identify opportunities to expand the Company's capital market activities into corporate bonds, private placements and other debt instruments. Lead investor mobilisation and subscription efforts for CP issuances. Monitor outstanding CP obligations and maturity profiles. Provide regular reports to the management on the performance and outlook of the CP programme. Develop the strategy and issuance calendar for the CP programme. Lead commercial discussions around transaction structure, pricing and tenor within approved mandates. Develop and execute appropriate refinancing and rollover strategies. Lead the preparation and review of: Investor Presentations Pricing Supplements Information Memoranda Term Sheets Regulatory submissions Programme Memoranda Teasers Board and management papers Oversee regulatory and transaction requirements: relating to CP issuances. Lead the establishment, renewal and maintenance of the CP programme and associated documentation. Lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of the Company's Commercial Paper programme. Lead investor roadshows, meetings, calls and transaction presentations. Oversee subscription, allotment, settlement and closing processes. Monitor investor appetite, pricing expectations, tenor preferences and market liquidity. Manage relationships with Issuing Houses, Arrangers, Trustees, Solicitors, Rating Agencies, Registrars, Auditors and other transaction advisers. Develop and maintain relationships with eligible institutional investors. Institutional Investor Relations: The Senior Analyst shall lead Sage Grey Finance's institutional investor engagement strategy: Responsibilities: include: Identify opportunities for repeat investments and long-term strategic partnerships. Maintain regular communication with existing and prospective investors. Build and maintain a diversified institutional investor network. Lead investor presentations, roadshows, meetings and negotiations. Develop investor communication and engagement strategies. Understand investor mandates, investment criteria, risk appetite, liquidity requirements: and return expectations. Maintain accurate records of investor engagement, commitments, requirements: and follow-up actions. Develop and maintain relationships with: Government and quasi-government institutions Pension Fund Administrators Asset Managers International investors Development Finance Institutions Insurance Companies Investment Funds Family Offices Commercial and Investment Banks High-Net-Worth Investors Match Sage Grey's funding and investment opportunities with appropriate investors. Represent Sage Grey Finance at relevant capital market, investment and institutional forums. Develop investor relationship plans for key institutional accounts. Fund Raising & Capital Mobilisation: The Senior Analyst shall lead the mobilisation of capital from local and international sources: Responsibilities: include: Structure funding solutions including: Quasi-equity Concessional Finance Debt Structured Credit Private Placements Project Finance Blended Finance Equity Develop a diversified and sustainable funding base for Sage Grey Finance. Manage funding transactions from origination through approval, documentation and closing. Develop funding strategies aligned with the Company's capital requirements: and investment objectives. Identify and evaluate potential sources of capital. Track funding conditions, approvals, conditions precedent and disbursement requirements. Coordinate due diligence and information requests. Lead the preparation of funding proposals, concept notes, investment memoranda and transaction materials. Monitor the Company's cost of capital and recommend opportunities for optimisation. Lead engagement with institutional investors, DFIs, development partners and private capital providers. Lead negotiations with prospective funding partners. Development Finance & Government Engagement: The Senior Analyst shall lead strategic engagement with DFIs, government institutions and development partners: Key responsibilities: include: Identify relevant funding programmes, guarantees, concessional facilities and investment opportunities. Establish and maintain senior-level relationships with: African Development Bank (AfDB) Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Bank of Industry (BOI) Export-Import Banks International Finance Corporation (IFC) Bilateral development institutions European Investment Bank (EIB) Other relevant DFIs and development partners Engage Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies and State Governments on strategic funding opportunities. Develop funding frameworks for infrastructure, industrialisation and sector-focused programmes. Explore blended finance, guarantees and credit enhancement structures. Develop and present funding proposals to DFIs and development partners. Lead negotiations on funding structures and commercial terms. Develop strategic partnerships between Sage Grey, government institutions and development finance providers. Coordinate institutional due diligence and information requirements. Fund Structuring & Capital Raising: The Senior Analyst shall lead the development and capitalisation of investment funds established or sponsored by Sage Grey Finance: Responsibilities: include: Identify sectors and investment themes suitable for fund development. Identify and engage anchor investors and strategic investment partners. Lead the development of new fund concepts and investment strategies. Oversee investor reporting and communication. Develop fund investment theses, target returns, risk parameters and capital requirements. Identify opportunities for additional fund launches and expansion of existing investment platforms. Determine appropriate fund and investment vehicle structures. Oversee fund deployment and investment activities. Ensure investments remain within approved fund mandates and investment policies. Oversee the preparation of: Financial models Term Sheets Investment thesis Investment policy Investor presentations Fund documentation Information Memoranda Governance frameworks Fund strategy Support the establishment of appropriate fund governance structures. Monitor fund performance, portfolio concentration, liquidity and risk exposure. Lead fundraising and investor negotiations for Sage Grey-sponsored funds. Market Intelligence & Strategic Advisory: The Senior Analyst shall provide senior management with actionable intelligence on capital markets, funding and investment opportunities: Responsibilities: include: Advise the management on opportunities and risks arising from market developments. Monitor regulatory and economic developments affecting the Company's funding activities. Identify alternative and emerging sources of capital. Recommend adjustments to Sage Grey's funding and investment strategy based on market conditions. Track interest rates, liquidity conditions, investor sentiment and pricing trends. Benchmark Sage Grey's funding propositions against relevant market opportunities. Track DFI programmes and government funding initiatives. Monitor developments in debt and equity markets. Monitor domestic and international capital market conditions. Team Leadership & Functional Management: The Senior Analyst shall lead the Corporate Funds & Capital Markets team and shall: Establish effective transaction management, reporting and documentation processes. Establish the organisational structure and staffing requirements: of the Unit. Review the quality, progress and commercial viability of transaction deliverables. Mentor and develop team members. Develop team objectives and KPIs aligned with the Company's strategic objectives. Build the technical and commercial capabilities of the Unit. Promote a culture of accountability, execution and commercial performance. Ensure collaboration with Advisory, Treasury, Finance, Risk, Legal, Compliance and Operations. Conduct periodic performance reviews and recommend training and development initiatives. Allocate transactions and workstreams across the team. Define roles, responsibilities: and performance expectations. Strategic Leadership & Business Development: The Senior Analyst shall provide strategic and commercial leadership for the Corporate Funds & Capital Markets function: Key responsibilities: include: Advise the management on capital structure, funding strategy, investor appetite, pricing and market positioning. Translate Sage Grey's corporate objectives into actionable capital mobilisation and investment initiatives. Identify opportunities to diversify Sage Grey's sources of capital. Identify new markets, funding sources, investor segments and capital market opportunities. Identify opportunities for new financial products, funds and investment vehicles. Develop strategic partnerships with institutional investors, DFIs, government entities and other funding partners. Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of funding mandates, investment opportunities and capital market transactions. Develop the annual strategy and business plan for the Corporate Fund Unit function. Provide regular reports to the management on business performance, pipeline, capital mobilisation, transactions and key risks. Develop initiatives that increase the Company's recurring and sustainable funding base. Monitor market developments and recommend strategic responses to management. Key Deliverables The Senior Analyst shall be accountable for the following principal deliverables: Commercial Paper Programme: Optimisation of funding cost within prevailing market conditions. Achievement of approved CP issuance and mobilisation targets. Successful establishment and management of the CP programme. Strong and diversified institutional investor participation. Effective management of CP maturities, refinancing and rollover requirements. Capital Mobilisation: Development of strategic institutional and DFI partnerships. Achievement of approved annual capital mobilisation targets. Successful conversion of funding opportunities into closed transactions. Development of a diversified funding base. Investor Development: Growth in institutional investor relationships. Development of long-term strategic investor partnerships. Increased investor participation and repeat investments. Fund Development: Successful establishment and capitalisation of Sage Grey-sponsored funds. Effective fund deployment and portfolio monitoring. Mobilisation of anchor and institutional investors. Transaction Execution: Effective management of advisers and transaction stakeholders. Timely and successful closure of transactions. Appropriate transaction documentation and governance. Business Development: Contribution to revenue and profitability of the Corporate Funds & Capital Markets function Development of strategic partnerships. Origination of new funding and investment mandates. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Performance shall be assessed against approved annual targets, including: Capital Mobilisation: Growth in institutional and international funding sources. Percentage of qualified pipeline converted to completed transactions. Total value of capital mobilised. Number and value of transactions successfully closed. Commercial Paper: Investor subscription levels. Total CP issuance volume. Successful refinancing/rollover of maturing CP. Funding cost achieved relative to market benchmarks. Investor retention and repeat participation. Number of successful issuances. Investor Development: Value of investor commitments secured. Number of strategic institutional relationships established. Number of new institutional investors onboarded. Repeat investment rate. Fund Development: Capital raised for Sage Grey-sponsored funds. Portfolio performance against approved benchmarks. Fund deployment performance. Number and value of funds established. Revenue & Business Development: New mandates originated. Conversion rate from originated mandates to executed transactions. Value and quality of transaction pipeline. Revenue generated from Corporate Funds & Capital Markets activities. Execution & Governance: Quality and accuracy of transaction documentation. Effective management of transaction risks. Timely escalation and resolution of material issues. Percentage of transactions completed within approved timelines. Compliance with transaction requirements. Leadership: Staff retention and capability development. Achievement of departmental revenue and strategic objectives. Team productivity and development. Achievement of Corporate Funds & Capital Markets business plan. Requirements: The ideal candidate should possess: Excellent written, analytical, presentation and negotiation skills. Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent is an advantage. Demonstrable experience: in Commercial Paper, debt capital markets, institutional fundraising or structured finance. Strong understanding of the Nigerian capital markets and financial services ecosystem. A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline. Demonstrable transaction origination and execution experience. Strong financial modelling and transaction analysis skills. Excellent understanding of financial instruments, funding structures and investment products. Must have 5–8 years of relevant experience: in corporate finance, investment banking, treasury, capital markets, fund management, financial advisory or institutional funding. Strong project management and stakeholder coordination capabilities. Experience: engaging institutional investors, banks, DFIs and professional transaction advisers. Core Competencies: The successful candidate should demonstrate strong capability in: Investor Relations Financial Modelling & Analysis Relationship Management Commercial Paper Transaction Management Negotiation & Commercial Acumen Report Writing & Presentation Attention to Detail Execution Orientation Transaction Structuring Project & Transaction Management Regulatory & Compliance Awareness Capital Markets & Funding Expertise Risk Awareness Institutional Stakeholder Management Authority & Accountability: The Senior Corporate Fund Analyst shall have responsibility for coordinating assigned transactions and stakeholder engagements within approved mandates and shall: Allocate responsibilities: within the Corporate Funds & Capital Markets team. Negotiate transaction terms within approved mandates. Coordinate external advisers and transaction counterparties. Lead commercial and transaction discussions. Recommend strategic partnerships and investor relationships. Make recommendations to the management on funding, investment and capital market opportunities. Originate and progress funding and investment opportunities. Represent the Corporate Fund Unit in designated stakeholder engagements. Recommend new funds, funding structures and capital market transactions to the management. Represent Sage Grey Finance in engagements with investors, DFIs, banks, government institutions and strategic stakeholders. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using "Senior Analyst - Corporate Funds" as the subject of the email. Application Deadline: 28th August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State and 1 other location Lagos State , Victoria Island