Debt Financing Solutions Senior Transactor
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RMB Nigeria is hiring a Senior Transactor within Debt Financing Solutions to grow its IBD business in Nigeria and provide corporate term lending and DCM solutions to key clients across West Africa. The role focuses on originating, structuring, and closing complex transactions with sovereigns, SOEs, financial institutions, and large corporates. Candidates need strong deal-making, credit, and relationship skills, plus willingness to travel within West Africa and internationally.
- 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 deal experience
- CFA, ACCA, or MBA is advantageous
- Travel within West Africa and to South Africa is expected
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Original source description
RMB Nigeria is 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:
- Close transactions by obtaining the relevant internal approvals for the transaction and leading or actively participating in the successful conclusion of negotiations
- 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
- Monitoring & management of deals post-closure.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Implement transactions by preparing or managing the preparation of complex multiple jurisdiction documents and compliance with all required procedures, laws, and regulations
- 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
in Nigeria will be advantageous
At least 5 years of deal-making
(corporate & structured finance)
Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject; ACCA, CFA or MBA advantageous
General Competencies:
Attention to detail and a passion for accuracy
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
in a creative manner to add value to the department.
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
Strong numerical reasoning skills
The ability to plan and write reports
The successful candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to form lasting client relationships.
Knowledge of specialist sector skills
Sound analytical skills
Assertive
Sound administrative skills
Broad knowledge of Tax, Law and Accounting (an understanding of the taxation of companies, financial institutions and shareholders will be advantageous).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
S/he must maintain the highest degree of professionalism and business acumen.
Sound presentation skills
Ability to identify key drivers and opportunities to add to the increased Return on Investment for RMB
Ability to work well in a team environment
A working knowledge of the law of contracts.
Good level of resilience
Technical Prerequisites:
Sound verbal and written communication skills
The successful candidate must be happy to travel both in West Africa and to South Africa (and internationally as required).
Ability to negotiate and persuade internal and external stakeholders
Understanding and knowledge of all financial instruments
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application
Deadline:
2nd October, 2026.
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