Associate Principal West Africa Advisory – Lagos, Nigeria

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About the Company

Our client is a leading advisory and investment platform focused on unlocking private capital across underserved and frontier markets. The firm has advised on multi billion dollar transactions across sectors including agriculture, healthcare, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power. With an international footprint spanning Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America, the platform combines local market expertise with global execution capabilities to structure bankable transactions and scalable investment programs.

Why Join?

The team is made up of professionals from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about driving investment and economic development across some of the world’s most dynamic and complex markets. The culture is entrepreneurial, commercially driven, and highly collaborative, with a strong emphasis on excellence, curiosity, integrity, and execution.

What You’ll Do

The firm is recruiting an Associate Principal to join the West Africa Advisory team. We are seeking candidates with extensive experience living and working in the region and a thorough understanding of the investment landscape.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Providing deal and project leadership across transaction advisory engagements, including:

• Identifying, screening, and evaluating investment opportunities
• Conducting sector and geographic landscape assessments
• Identifying, engaging, and building relationships with regional and international investors
• Leading commercial and vendor due diligence assignments
• Developing and reviewing financial models, investment memoranda, teasers, and client recommendations
• Advising on transaction structuring and blended finance solutions
• Supporting post investment value creation initiatives

Supporting business development efforts across the region by:

• Managing relationships with key clients and stakeholders
• Identifying potential clients and strategic partners
• Developing commercial strategies and market expansion initiatives
• Originating transactions and projects across West Africa
• Supporting the growth and visibility of the platform across the region

Contributing to team development by:

• Managing and mentoring investment professionals
• Supporting hiring, capacity building, and performance management
• Leading teams in complex and ambiguous environments
• Coaching junior professionals on technical and commercial development

Supporting brand and market visibility through:

• Representing the platform at conferences, forums, and stakeholder engagements
• Participating in thought leadership initiatives
• Supporting regional partnerships and ecosystem engagement

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will have:

• 10 - 12 years of experience within investment banking, management consulting, private equity, transaction advisory, infrastructure finance, or related sectors
• MBA from a reputable institution preferred
• Strong experience living and working across West Africa
• Strong commercial and business development capabilities
• Advanced financial modelling and transaction execution skills
• Experience engaging with DFIs, investors, governments, and private sector stakeholders
• Strong understanding of frontier and emerging markets dynamics
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in English required

Location

Lagos, Nigeria, with regional travel required.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Jamie Adams [email protected]

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Jamie Adams

Recruitment Consultant

Banking & Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

CA Global Headhunters is an international staffing company with a specific focus on recruitment in Africa. Our extensive, diverse candidate network built up over 10 years comprises the most skilled and experienced candidates. We recruit talent of the highest standards across African sectors, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities, and Agriculture. As African markets continue to grow and develop, so too does our skill and expertise, ensuring that we deliver the best service to both clients and candidates.

Thanks to our access to global networks and resources, we understand our clients’ cultures, operations, business strategies, and industries. We are always on par with the latest technologies and trends which assist us in sourcing the best talent for clients. Whatever stage of the project lifecycle, we can put forward the right candidates with the right skills.