Senior Analyst, Investment Banking at Pathway Advisors Limited

Job Description

Pathway Advisors Limited is seeking a highly driven Senior Analyst to support the origination and execution of investment banking transactions. The role involves hands-on participation in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, valuation, deal structuring, and financial advisory mandates. This position offers exposure to complex transactions, close collaboration with senior leadership, and opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate and execute Mergers & Acquisitions, Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, and financial advisory transactions
• Manage end-to-end deal execution including due diligence, documentation, regulatory filings, and transaction closing
• Prepare robust financial models, forecasts, valuations, and investment memoranda
• Structure transactions in line with regulatory requirements of SEC, NGX, FMDQ Exchange, and other relevant bodies
• Coordinate deficiency-free submission of transaction documents to regulators
• Provide rating advisory services, including company evaluation and engagement with rating agencies
• Identify and manage deal-related risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal risk frameworks
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted financial advisor
• Source and originate new deal opportunities through market research, networking, and pitch development
• Identify and engage potential investors including PFAs, asset managers, insurance companies, trustees, HNIs, and other qualified institutional investors
• Allocate tasks to team members, manage deliverables, and ensure timely execution of projects
• Provide leadership, mentorship, performance feedback, and professional development support to junior team members

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
• Postgraduate and/or professional qualifications such as MBA, CFA, MSc Finance, ACA, or ACCA are required
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in investment banking or financial services
• Proven experience in equity, debt capital markets, and M&A transaction execution and origination
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of SEC and NGX transaction approval processes
• Experience raising capital through long-term investment instruments including debt and equity
• Strong client engagement, communication, and business development skills
• Experience with any of the Big 4 firms is an added advantage