Senior Manager, ACMA (Capital Markets)

About the role

Afreximbank is looking for a Senior Manager, ACMA (Capital Markets) in Cairo. The role supports the Departmental Head in helping the Bank promote access to finance for African enterprises, strengthen industrial capacity and deepen Africa's capital markets through advisory services. It covers execution of capital market transactions such as IPOs and bond issuances, and linking African governments, corporates and financial institutions to international capital markets.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Departmental Head in building relationships with African governments, financial institutions, corporates and investors to create a strong pipeline of investment banking opportunities.
• Execute capital market transactions including bond and equity listings, and advise on tax-efficient ways for African enterprises to return cash to shareholders.
• Manage underwriters, rating agencies, issuer legal counsel, accountants, regulators and trustees, and prepare rating agency and investor presentations.
• Lead bond and equity execution, marketing, due diligence, project management and client management, and arrange institutional investor roadshows.
• Structure debt, equity and securitization deals, and advise on financing agreements.
• Prepare financial models, conduct industry and market research, and review the accuracy of factual representations and calculations in proposals.
• Negotiate capital market and advisory transactions, coach and review subordinate staff, and implement new methodologies to improve capital market services.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or a relevant discipline; a professional qualification such as CFA may be accepted in lieu of a postgraduate degree.
• At least 10 years of experience in financial services or consulting, with demonstrated knowledge of DCM and ECM transactions.
• Demonstrable front-office experience in a top-tier investment bank or capital markets firm, and investment banking and advisory experience in Africa is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication and writing skills, and ability to work independently and in a team.

Required skills

• Well-versed in fixed income and equity products, credit and underwriting risks, and the transaction cycle.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling skills.
• Ability to act as project manager and primary capital markets contact.