Head of Corporate Finance

Our client, a tier-one commercial bank, is expanding its corporate finance team. They seek an experienced professional as Head, Corporate Finance to drive strategic financial initiatives and enhance their growth trajectory.

Job Overview:

The Head, Corporate Finance will Lead the Corporate Finance unit, oversee mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, manage capital restructuring, and ensure alignment with strategic financial goals.

• Provide strategic financial advice to the executive team and senior management on capital structuring, debt financing, and M&A opportunities.
• Lead the execution of corporate finance transactions, including capital raising, acquisitions, divestitures, and financial restructuring.
• Manage the full M&A lifecycle from initial identification, due diligence, and negotiations, to closing transactions.
• Oversee post-merger integration activities and ensure the successful realization of synergies.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business valuation, capital raising, and investment decisions.
• Perform in-depth financial analysis and feasibility studies to evaluate investment opportunities.
• Lead fundraising activities including debt, equity, and hybrid instruments.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, financial institutions, and other external stakeholders to secure financing and support for corporate activities
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks in corporate finance transactions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance practices.
• Lead and mentor the corporate finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• A Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration (MBA).
• Professional certification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or financial advisory within the banking sector.
• Proven experience in leading M&A transactions, capital raising, and financial advisory services
• Proven track record of managing complex financial transactions and raising capital in competitive markets.
• Certifications in financial modeling, forecasting, and valuation techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of capital markets, corporate finance laws, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Compliance & Regulatory Awareness.