Head of Investment Banking

Full time @Rose Avenue Group in Business and Finance
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  • Post Date : August 26, 2026
  • Apply Before : September 9, 2026
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Job Detail

  • Career Level  Executive
  • Experience  8 Years +
  • Industry  Finance/Banking
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor

Job Description

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, and to build (or leverage an existing) extensive networks of 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

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