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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head, Investment & Treasury
Location: Lagos Job Type: Full-time
Job Description
A confidential client of Talentsquare is seeking a commercially astute and execution-oriented Head of Investments & Treasury to strengthen its investment, financing and capital management capabilities.
This is a senior finance leadership opportunity spanning investment analysis, asset valuation, capital structuring, treasury management, liquidity planning, financing transactions and capital markets readiness.
The successful candidate will combine financial rigour with commercial judgement and transaction execution capability. You will be expected to evaluate investment opportunities, assess the value and potential of assets, develop financing strategies, manage financial exposures and translate complex analysis into practical decisions.
The mandate requires more than financial reporting or modelling. We are looking for a professional who understands how to move from analysis to action: evaluating alternatives, structuring transactions, engaging financial institutions, coordinating due diligence and driving material financial initiatives through to completion.
The role will work closely with the organisation’s executive leadership to support strategic financial decisions, strengthen capital allocation and improve the organisation’s ability to unlock asset value and access appropriate financing.
The client’s identity and additional organizational information will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates at the appropriate stage of the selection process.
The Mandate Investment Analysis and Financial Evaluation:
Lead the financial analysis and evaluation of investment opportunities, assets and portfolio initiatives.
Develop and review financial models, valuation analyses, investment cases and scenario-based assessments.
Evaluate expected returns, capital requirements, financing options, downside risks and key investment assumptions.
Conduct sensitivity analysis and assess how changes in market conditions, costs, financing terms and operating assumptions affect investment outcomes.
Develop clear recommendations on investment feasibility, value creation, capital allocation and risk-adjusted returns.
Establish robust analytical approaches for comparing competing investment opportunities and strategic alternatives.
Translate complex financial information into concise, decision-ready recommendations for executive leadership.
Asset Valuation and Value Monetization:
Assess the financial and commercial value of existing assets and identify opportunities to improve their economic utilization.
Evaluate asset monetization strategies, including potential disposals, partnerships, development options, financing arrangements and other value-realisation approaches.
Lead or coordinate financial assessments relating to land, real estate and other relevant portfolio assets.
Develop financial models that compare alternative asset-use scenarios and their implications for value, liquidity and capital deployment.
Assess valuation assumptions, market evidence, execution risks and the financial implications of different transaction structures.
Work with relevant internal and external advisers to strengthen the quality of asset valuation and transaction analysis.
Recommend practical strategies for unlocking value while balancing liquidity requirements, strategic objectives and financial risk.
Capital Structuring and Financing:
Evaluate financing requirements and develop appropriate capital structures aligned with the organisation’s objectives and risk appetite.
Assess debt, equity, asset-backed financing and other relevant funding alternatives.
Analyze leverage, repayment capacity, debt-service obligations, financing costs, covenants and related risks.
Develop financing models, lender presentations, investment memoranda and transaction documentation.
Coordinate the evaluation and progression of financing opportunities with banks, institutional lenders, development finance institutions and other relevant capital providers.
Support negotiations on financing terms, structures, pricing and commercial conditions within delegated authority.
Coordinate due diligence, financial information requests, transaction documentation and internal approvals.
Monitor financing workstreams and drive execution against agreed milestones through to completion.
Treasury and Liquidity Management:
Establish and maintain effective treasury processes that support liquidity, financial resilience and efficient capital utilization.
Oversee cash-flow forecasting, funding requirements, liquidity planning and treasury reporting.
Monitor cash positions, expected inflows and outflows, financing commitments and debt-service obligations.
Evaluate the organisation’s short- and medium-term funding needs and identify potential liquidity gaps or financing risks.
Maintain appropriate visibility over banking arrangements, financing facilities, interest costs and material financial exposures.
Identify opportunities to improve treasury efficiency, cash utilization and the management of financial obligations.
Develop reliable treasury reports and escalation processes that support timely executive decision-making.
Strengthen financial controls and the discipline surrounding cash management, financial commitments and funding decisions.
Institutional Financing and Stakeholder Management:
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with banks, lenders, development finance institutions and other relevant financial counterparties.
Coordinate financing discussions and ensure that institutional counterparties receive accurate, timely and appropriately approved information.
Prepare financial models, transaction summaries and supporting documentation for financing assessments.
Evaluate financing proposals and compare terms, costs, risks, conditions and strategic implications.
Coordinate responses to due diligence requirements and manage the financial workstreams associated with institutional financing.
Work with legal, accounting, tax and other professional advisers where required to progress transactions.
Provide executive leadership with clear assessments of financing alternatives, transaction risks and recommended next steps.
Capital Markets and Listing Readiness:
Support the organisation’s preparation for potential capital markets activity, including listing readiness where relevant to its strategy.
Assess gaps in financial reporting, financial controls, governance, documentation and information readiness.
Coordinate the preparation and organization of financial information required for external review or capital markets preparation.
Work with relevant advisers to identify readiness requirements, dependencies and execution milestones.
Develop practical work-plans for addressing identified gaps and improving financial and institutional readiness.
Support the development of stronger financial reporting and governance practices appropriate to the organisation’s stage and strategic ambitions.
Financial Strategy, Reporting and Risk Management:
Provide executive leadership with timely insight into investment performance, asset value, financing exposure, liquidity and capital allocation.
Develop financial dashboards and management reports that support effective monitoring and decision-making.
Identify financial, investment, liquidity and transaction risks, with practical recommendations for mitigation.
Evaluate the financial implications of strategic initiatives and alternative courses of action.
Maintain analytical discipline, transparent assumptions and appropriate documentation supporting material financial recommendations.
Establish clear financial workstreams, ownership and milestones for investment and financing initiatives.
Promote sound financial judgement, accountability and disciplined execution across relevant stakeholders.
What Success Looks Like:
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate measurable progress across the investment and financial management agenda.
Indicative success measures include:
High-quality investment analyses and valuations that inform material business decisions.
Identification and evaluation of credible asset monetization and value-creation opportunities.
Well-structured financing proposals supported by robust financial models and risk assessments.
Financing transactions progressed through defined milestones and, where approved, successfully completed.
Improved cash-flow visibility, liquidity forecasting and treasury reporting.
Better understanding and management of leverage, funding obligations and financial exposures.
Stronger institutional financing readiness and more effective engagement with financial counterparties.
Measurable progress against agreed capital markets or listing-readiness priorities, where applicable.
Performance will be assessed on the quality of financial judgement, reliability of analysis, effectiveness of execution and contribution to organizational outcomesnot simply the production of financial models or reports.
Specific targets will be agreed with the successful candidate based on the organisation’s financial position, strategic priorities and approved work-plan.
Candidate Profile:
We are looking for a senior finance professional who combines strong analytical capability with practical transaction experience and sound commercial judgment.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Strong knowledge of investment analysis, financial modelling, valuation and capital structuring.
Experience evaluating investments, financing alternatives, assets or portfolio opportunities.
Direct involvement in executing material financing, investment, debt or corporate-finance transactions.
A sound understanding of treasury management, liquidity, cash-flow forecasting and financial risk.
Experience engaging banks, institutional lenders, development finance institutions or other capital providers.
The ability to assess complex financial information and develop clear, actionable recommendations.
Strong transaction management, stakeholder coordination and documentation capabilities.
The confidence to challenge assumptions, identify downside risks and communicate financial trade-offs to senior decision-makers.
High standards of integrity, discretion, accountability and professional judgement.
Requirements Essential Experience and Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or another relevant discipline.
Approximately eight or more years of relevant professional experience in investments, corporate finance, investment banking, treasury, private equity, private credit, development finance or a related field.
Demonstrable experience in financial modelling, valuation, investment assessment or capital structuring.
Evidence of direct participation in significant financing, investment, asset monetization or corporate-finance transactions.
Practical knowledge of debt financing, leverage, cash-flow analysis, liquidity planning and financial risk.
Strong analytical, written communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
Experience preparing transaction materials, investment memoranda, financing proposals or other decision-support documentation.
A relevant professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA or an equivalent qualification may be advantageous, depending on the candidate’s background and area of specialization. An MBA or postgraduate qualification in finance may also be beneficial.
Professional credentials alone will not substitute for demonstrable execution experience.
Preferred Experience: Experience in one or more of the following areas will be advantageous:
Real estate, property development or land-backed assets.
Infrastructure, project finance or asset-intensive businesses.
Investment banking, private equity, private credit or structured finance.
Development finance institutions and institutional lending.
Corporate treasury, debt management and liquidity planning.
Asset monetisation, investment transactions or portfolio management.
Capital raising, capital markets preparation or listing-readiness initiatives.
Candidates with strong transferable experience from adjacent sectors will be considered where they can demonstrate relevant transaction exposure and the ability to apply their expertise to the mandate.
What Will Differentiate Strong Candidates? We will prioritize candidates who can clearly explain their direct involvement in material financial work, including:
A significant financing or investment transaction they helped execute.
The transaction value, purpose, structure and outcome.
Their individual responsibilities and the decisions they influenced.
The financial models, valuation methods or analytical approaches they applied.
The challenges encountered during execution and how they were resolved.
The implications of the transaction for funding, liquidity, asset value or investment returns.