Corporate Financial Director (FinTech / Unsecured Loans) – Remote

Black Pen Recruitment – Our client, an AI-Driven Lending platform, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Corporate Financial Director (FinTech / Unsecured Loans)
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Remote | Full-Time
Industry: Financial Services
Job Description

Our client is looking to hire a talented individual to join their team.
The team consists of innovators and builders with domain expertise in the lending space.
They share a determination to continue leveraging data driven approaches to problem solving by building products that the market needs and API integrations that drive value across the board.

Responsibilities

Ability to manage and lead an investment team        
Lead all financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management  
Build and manages monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and reports
Advises on venture capital and private equity fundraising strategies    
Develops strategies to increase return on investment and profitability      
Oversees and reviews accounting tasks, including payroll, taxes, and compliance      
Presents financial reports to executives, board members, investors, and other stakeholders.       
Collaborates with the executives and directors to create budgets and track key performance indicators.     
Oversight of transaction due diligence
Negotiation of transaction documentation including sales and purchase agreements and other legal documents
Deal structuring and other transaction related matters
Liaising with business stakeholders, investors across all levels to achieve transactional goals in the international market
Managing relationships with other stakeholders on financing requirements
Conduct profit and cost analyses
Oversee and manage a team centered around debt funding and debt investing
Pitch clients with investment models suited to their needs
Co-ordinate investment models that support and assist the client's needs effectively.
Exceptional time management and ability to solve problems 

Requirements

Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field, ideally from an US or UK institution
Certification CA/CFA/CPA 
+7 years of proven work experience as a Corporate Finance Director or similar role
FinTech industry experience is a plus
Proven work experience in Africa 
Experience working within the Big 4
Strong experience in: 

Lending capital – start-up and traditional debt funding 
Structured finance investment 
Transactions advisory services
Capital markets
Financial modeling
Securitisation deals
Investor relations and communication
Corporate funds 
Experience within the African financial market as well as the African network
UK generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Securities and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
In-depth understanding of capital markets, diligence processes, sales, relationship management, risk portfolio management and asset management
Hands-on experience in sourcing and closing deals and dealing with multiple investment deals
Excellent analytical, negotiation as well as a strong business skills
Possess good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with different stakeholders

Remuneration
Salary + Benefits
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online