Managing Director - Investment Bank
2026-08-20T09:11:16+00:00
Rose Avenue Consulting Group
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https://www.racg.co.ke
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations
2026-09-02T17:00:00+00:00
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Rose Avenue Consulting Group is a financial management, strategy and consulting firm that combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in corporate finance, strategy and research. Together with our clients and partnering companies we address our client’s most critical issues and challenges. RACG aims to provide a globally consistent set o...
Job Description
Our client is a leading commercial bank in Kenya. They are seeking to hire a Managing Director, Investment Bank to lead the growth and strategic direction of the Bank's investment banking, capital raising, and brokerage business.
The Managing Director will leverage their experience, network, and industry specialties to generate high-quality transactions for the Bank, while also overseeing the Brokerage business function. This is a significant career and economic opportunity for the right candidate, positioned at the helm of a growing investment banking platform.
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.
Brokerage Business Management
- Oversee the Bank's Brokerage business function.
- Maintain the Bank's brokerage business as a market leader in terms of market share, volumes, and profits, ensuring continuous growth.
People and Culture Leadership
- Supervise and mentor staff members.
- Train the team on transaction structuring/execution, lead generation, pitch development, and presentations to potential clients.
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 12 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, with the ability to build (or utilize an existing) extensive network of potential 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, Recapitalizations, Restructurings, 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
* 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. * 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. * Build and manage a private debt and equity placement platform. * Oversee the Bank's Brokerage business function. * Maintain the Bank's brokerage business as a market leader in terms of market share, volumes, and profits, ensuring continuous growth. * Supervise and mentor staff members. * Train the team on transaction structuring/execution, lead generation, pitch development, and presentations to potential clients.
* M&A and Capital Raising Advisory * Deal Origination and Client Introduction * Structuring and Arranging Financing for Acquisitions, Growth Capital, Recapitalizations, Restructurings, and Leveraged Buyouts * Private Debt and Equity Placement Platform Management * Exceptional Analytical and Quantitative Skills * Solid Research Skills * Entrepreneurial mindset * Initiative * Commercial outlook * Leadership * 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
* 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.
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Vacancy title:
Managing Director - Investment Bank
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
Rose Avenue Consulting Group
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, September 2 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Rose Avenue Consulting Group is a financial management, strategy and consulting firm that combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in corporate finance, strategy and research. Together with our clients and partnering companies we address our client’s most critical issues and challenges. RACG aims to provide a globally consistent set o...
Job Description
Our client is a leading commercial bank in Kenya. They are seeking to hire a Managing Director, Investment Bank to lead the growth and strategic direction of the Bank's investment banking, capital raising, and brokerage business.
The Managing Director will leverage their experience, network, and industry specialties to generate high-quality transactions for the Bank, while also overseeing the Brokerage business function. This is a significant career and economic opportunity for the right candidate, positioned at the helm of a growing investment banking platform.
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.
Brokerage Business Management
- Oversee the Bank's Brokerage business function.
- Maintain the Bank's brokerage business as a market leader in terms of market share, volumes, and profits, ensuring continuous growth.
People and Culture Leadership
- Supervise and mentor staff members.
- Train the team on transaction structuring/execution, lead generation, pitch development, and presentations to potential clients.
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 12 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, with the ability to build (or utilize an existing) extensive network of potential 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, Recapitalizations, Restructurings, 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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Experience in Months: 12
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