Head of Investment Banking
Job Responsibilities
Business Development and Deal Origination
- Conduct business development activities to identify, source, and introduce potential clients for M&A and capital raising assignments.
- Identify potential buyers and investors that might be interested in a client's business, and participate in contacting these entities on the client's behalf.
- Develop a network of contacts in relevant fields to help the Firm find new clients and expand relationships with potential investors.
Advisory and Transaction Execution
- Advise private equity and corporate clients on growth capital, recapitalizations, restructurings, leveraged buyouts, and acquisitions.
- Advise private equity and corporate clients on structuring and arranging financing for acquisitions, growth capital, recapitalizations, restructurings, and leveraged buyouts.
Private Debt and Equity Placement
- Build and manage a private debt and equity placement platform.
General Corporate Financial Advisory
- Provide broad-based corporate financial advisory services to clients across sectors.
Other Requirements
Academic Qualifications and Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
- A relevant postgraduate qualification such as an MBA or Master's degree in Finance/Economics (or equivalent) is highly desirable.
- Relevant professional qualifications such as CFA, CPA/ACCA, or other recognized investment banking/capital markets qualifications will be an advantage.
Experience Requirements
- At least 10 years of professional experience in investment banking, within an investment banking or fund management environment, or a strategy consulting firm.
- At least 5 years' experience in a senior leadership position with significant commercial and/or P&L responsibility.
- Proven track record of originating, structuring, negotiating, and closing significant transactions — particularly equity or debt investments, M&A, transactions involving private equity funds, and joint venture arrangements.
- Ability to source and contact potential clients, with the ability to build (or utilize an existing) extensive network of potential clients and referrals.
Key Technical Skills
- M&A and Capital Raising Advisory
- Deal Origination and Client Introduction
- Structuring and Arranging Financing for Acquisitions, Growth Capital, Recapitalization, Restructuring, and Leveraged Buyouts
- Private Debt and Equity Placement Platform Management
- Exceptional Analytical and Quantitative Skills
- Solid Research Skills
Leadership Competencies
- Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to succeed
- Initiative — a self-starter able to work independently with drive and motivation
- Commercial outlook — desire to generate revenue in cooperation with other entities of the Bank
- Leadership — ability to lead and work well in a team environment and/or independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build and utilize an extensive network of potential clients and referrals
- Supervisory and mentoring skills
- Highest standards of personal conduct, professional performance, and business ethics
Method of application
If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,
https://www.racg.co.ke/html/?p=careers&utm_source=Jobinkenya
Deadline 08 Sep, 2026