Manager, Corporate Finance

Our client, a tier-one commercial bank, is expanding its corporate finance team. They are seeking an experienced professional as Manager, Corporate Finance to drive strategic financial initiatives and enhance their growth trajectory.

Job Overview

The Manager, Corporate Finance will assist the Head, Corporate Finance in executing M&A strategies, handling financial modeling, and managing transaction execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing financial plans and strategies that align with the company's long-term goals. This includes analyzing market trends, identifying growth opportunities, and conducting risk assessments.

• Assist in the structuring, negotiation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.

• Play a vital role in the M&A process, conducting due diligence, financial modeling, and negotiating deals to ensure successful transactions.

• Capital Structure Management: Managing the company's capital structure which involves optimizing the mix of equity and debt financing to maintain a healthy balance between risk and return.

• Investor Relations: Establishing and maintaining relationships with investors and analysts involving communicating financial performance and company strategy to stakeholders.

• Conduct financial analysis, including financial modeling, valuations, and due diligence for potential transactions.

• Assist in providing corporate finance advisory services to the bank's clients, including financial restructuring, project finance, and investment advisory.

• Provide support in reviewing and analyzing clients' financial needs and structuring financial solutions to meet those needs.

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, projections, and stress testing to support business decisions.

• Prepare detailed financial reports, presentations, and investment memos for senior management and board approvals.

• Support capital-raising initiatives, including debt, equity, and structured financing.

• Engage with financial institutions, investors, and other stakeholders to explore funding options.

• Prepare materials for investor presentations and financial proposals.

• Assist in the preparation of key financial performance reports and presentations for senior management.

• Monitor industry trends, economic conditions, and regulatory developments impacting corporate finance.

• Support the identification and assessment of financial risks associated with corporate finance activities.

• Ensure adherence to local and international regulatory standards for corporate finance and transactions.

• Collaborate with risk management, legal, and compliance teams to ensure that all transactions and financial activities meet regulatory and internal risk management requirements.

• Work closely with other team members within the corporate finance department and across other departments, such as legal, compliance, and risk management, to ensure the seamless execution of transactions.

• Support the training and mentoring of junior team members, ensuring they develop the necessary skills for growth.

• Financial Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating financial risks, such as currency fluctuations, interest rate risks, and market volatility, to protect the company's financial position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.

• Professional qualifications (such as CFA, ICAN, ACCA) or an MBA would be advantageous.

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or related fields, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

• Hands-on experience in financial modeling, valuations, mergers and acquisitions, and capital raising.

• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent understanding of financial instruments, corporate finance strategies, and market dynamics.

• Risk management, regulatory compliance, and tax optimization.

• Budgeting, forecasting, and project management skills.

• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.