Debt Financing Solutions Senior Transactor

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Rand Merchant Bank is hiring a Senior Transactor in its Debt Financing Solutions team to grow the IBD business in Nigeria and deliver corporate term lending and DCM solutions to key West African clients. The role focuses on originating, structuring, and implementing bespoke lending and debt transactions while managing relationships with sovereigns, SOEs, financial institutions, and large corporates. Candidates need at least 5 years of deal-making experience and relevant finance qualifications.

• Senior deal-origination role focused on Nigeria and West Africa
• Covers corporate term lending and debt capital markets solutions
• Targets sovereigns, SOEs, financial institutions, and large corporates
• Requires at least 5 years of corporate and structured finance experience
• CFA, ACCA, or MBA considered advantageous
• Involves travel within West Africa and to South Africa

Original source description

We are looking to appoint a senior transactor within DFS. The individual must be an entrepreneurial self-starter who has the energy and passion to grow RMB’s IBD business in Nigeria. The successful candidate will also be required to provide corporate term lending and DCM solutions to clients based in West Africa (primarily Nigeria and Ghana). Key focus clients include Sovereigns, State Owned Enterprises, Supranational, Financial Institutions, Multinational, and large local indigenous corporates. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for: Implement transactions by preparing or managing the preparation of complex multiple jurisdiction documents and compliance with all required procedures, laws, and regulations Interact successfully with the in-country and South African credit team, in-country Global Markets and Treasury & Trade Solutions teams, as well as the rest of the IBD Broader African team Monitoring & management of deals post-closure Close transactions by obtaining the relevant internal approvals for the transaction and leading or actively participating in the successful conclusion of negotiations Lead the origination, structuring, and implementation process around bespoke term lending solutions. The candidate will be able to leverage off the coverage and existing DFS staff, credit teams, IBD in-country head within RMBN as well as the product skills based within DFS in South Africa and London Focus on developing strategic relationships with a target list of strategic names that have been identified as key to the RMBN and DFS strategy (this list of clients will be provided in the interview process), together with designated Coverage personnel Add value to transactions for the benefit of RMB and/or the client through knowledge of credit risk Enhance the bankability of transactions by identifying and mitigating key risk issues Have an understanding of credit rating advisory and listing requirements: that may be necessary to facilitate the issuance of bonds within Nigeria and Ghana Other: Internal stakeholder relationship management Cross-selling of bank products to its clients Mentoring and coaching of junior Transactors Experience: & Qualifications Prior relevant deal experience. Deal experience: in Nigeria will be advantageous. Relevant bachelor’s degree in relevant subject; ACCA, CFA or MBA advantageous At least 5 years of deal-making experience: (corporate & structured finance) General Competencies: Sound administrative skills Understanding and knowledge of all financial instruments Broad knowledge of Tax, Law and Accounting (an understanding of the taxation of companies, financial institutions and shareholders will be advantageous). The ability to plan and write reports Good level of resilience Sound analytical skills A working knowledge of the law of contracts. Technical Prerequisites: Assertive Strong numerical reasoning skills Ability to negotiate and persuade internal and external stakeholders Ability to identify key drivers and opportunities to add to the increased Return on Investment for RMB Knowledge of specialist sector skills Deep understanding of credit analysis and debt structuring. Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to fulfil a consultation profile to advise borrowers on processes and structures Sound presentation skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Sound verbal and written communication skills The successful candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to form lasting client relationships. S/he must be self–motivated and able to work well both in a team as well as independently. S/he must have the ability to apply knowledge and experience: in a creative manner to add value to the department. S/he must maintain the highest degree of professionalism and business acumen. The successful candidate must be happy to travel both in West Africa and to South Africa (and internationally as required). Ability to work well in a team environment Attention to detail and a passion for accuracy How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Application Deadline: 19th August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State