Investment Banking Manager

Job Description

Launched in 2017 as   Kudi.ai , a chatbot that enables financial transactions through social apps, Nomba has evolved into one of Nigeria’s leading financial technology platforms. We began by empowering everyday people to serve as neighbourhood banks—offering essential services like withdrawals, transfers, and bill payments, especially in underserved communities. That foundation has grown into a powerful infrastructure that now processes over $1 billion in payments every month.

Today, Nomba serves more than 1 million customers—spanning consumers, agents, and businesses of all sizes. Our platform now includes a full suite of business banking tools such as advanced dashboards, treasury features, and integrated payment solutions that help businesses manage their finances and scale efficiently. On the consumer side, we offer intuitive tools for wealth building and financial control, including flexible savings options, spend analytics, scheduled transfers, and interest-free Islamic savings. We’re not just powering payments—we’re helping people and businesses move forward with confidence.

With a team of over 250 passionate and driven individuals, we’re not just building financial tools — we’re pushing boundaries and reimagining what’s possible for millions across Nigeria. Every line of code, every customer interaction, and every new idea contributes to our mission :   to enable economic prosperity by helping individuals and businesses run efficiently and achieve their goals. As you join us on this journey, know that you’re becoming part of something bigger — a team committed to shaping the future of finance and unlocking opportunity for all.

We are looking for an Investment Banking Manager to  build and manage the Investment Banking arm or deal structuring unit; originate and close transactions (equity, debt, advisory), manage institutional / high net worth capital flows; create investment products; and enhance the company’s presence in capital markets; also contribute to AUM growth via investment mandates.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute investment banking / capital markets strategy : advisory, underwriting, capital raising, structuring mergers & acquisitions (M&A), IPOs, bond issuance etc.
• Identify large institutional investors, private equity, mutual funds, and HNI clients; build networks to attract investment mandates.
• Mobilize large deposits from Big Segments viz :   Shipping, Construction, Car dealers, Real Estate, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, etc.
• Structure financial transactions, do valuation, due diligence, negotiate terms, and manage legal & regulatory processes.
• Work with product / structuring teams to build investment products or funds that can accept external capital.
• Support corporate banking when clients need investment / fundraising services; drive synergies.
• Ensure compliance with capital markets regulations, securities commission, and overseas regulatory exposure if applicable.
• Drive revenue via advisory fees, underwriting fees, fund management fees, etc.
• Build and mentor a team : analysts, associates, legal / advisory specialists, structuring and risk analysts.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPI

Target

Number & Value of Deals Closed

Close x Nos. large capital raising or M&A deals totalling say ₦40-50B value in the first year

Funds / Assets Under Management

Min ₦20-30B in AUM in a year

Investor Relationships Developed

Onboard a number of institutional or HNI investors; number and value of investment mandates

Skills & Experience

Benefits

Compensation Package

Requirements