The Corporate Finance and Portfolio Manager will play a critical role in driving Norrenberger’s financial strategy, ensuring sustainable liquidity, and supporting the Group’s long-term growth agenda. The role requires a highly analytical and commercially astute professional with proven expertise in treasury management, corporate finance, investment appraisal, and project execution.
The ideal candidate will provide leadership in capital planning, optimize funding structures, manage banking and investor relationships, and deliver group-wide strategic initiatives to enhance shareholder value.
Treasury & Liquidity Management
- Develop and maintain robust cash flow forecasting models across subsidiaries.
- Proactively manage the Group’s liquidity, working capital, and short-term funding requirements.
- Drive cost-efficient funding arrangements and maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, and investors.
- Design and execute hedging and risk mitigation strategies for foreign exchange and interest rate exposures.
- Oversee daily treasury operations, including investments, deposits, and payment controls.
- Develop and implement comprehensive investment strategy frameworks aligned with group risk appetite and return objectives
- Actively manage and oversee group investment portfolios across asset classes (equities, fixed income, alternative investments)
- Monitor portfolio performance, conduct attribution analysis, and benchmark against peer indices and market benchmarks
- Conduct rigorous investment appraisal, due diligence, and ongoing performance reviews of all portfolio holdings
- Execute securities trading (bonds, equities, alternatives) with focus on optimal execution and cost minimization
- Lead financial and strategic evaluations for M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, and new investment opportunities
- Formulate and execute capital structure optimization strategies aligned with the Group's growth objectives
Corporate Finance & Capital Planning
- Formulate and execute capital structure optimization strategies aligned with the Group’s growth objectives.
- Lead financial and strategic evaluations for M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, and new investment opportunities.
- Prepare sophisticated financial models, valuations, and scenario analyses to support investment decisions.
- Source, negotiate, and manage long-term debt, bonds, and structured financing instruments.
- Partner with business units to ensure efficient deployment of capital and return maximization.
Strategic Project Management
- Champion high-impact, cross-functional projects, including technology implementations, cost optimization programs, and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Establish project governance frameworks, monitor milestones, and ensure timely delivery of outcomes.
- Coordinate with subsidiaries to ensure alignment of projects with overall Group strategy and financial goals.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Monitor, evaluate, and mitigate financial, liquidity, and market risks.
- Ensure compliance with CBN, SEC, NSE, FRCN, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Maintain robust internal control processes, treasury policies, and reporting standards.
- Prepare and present insightful management and board-level reports, including treasury dashboards, capital adequacy analyses, and investment performance reviews.
- Ensure all investment activities adhere to regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Conduct regular stress testing, scenario analysis, and value-at-risk assessments
- Monitor portfolio risk exposures and recommend adjustments when necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
- Professional certification: ICAN, ACCA, CFA, or MBA (mandatory or highly preferred).
- 8–10 years progressive experience in corporate finance, treasury management, or investment banking.
- Prior experience in group structures, financial services, or diversified business environments will be an added advantage.
- Proven track record in capital raising, balance sheet optimization, and strategic financial advisory.
- Advanced financial modelling, corporate valuation, and capital markets knowledge.
- Deep expertise in treasury operations, cash management, and investment strategies.
- Strong project management skills with ability to drive multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- High degree of integrity, commercial acumen, and strategic foresight.
- Ability to thrive in a complex, multi-subsidiary, and fast-paced business environment.
