Senior Transaction Leader
Open Capital Advisors
Multiple countries · Pan-African
Role type
Investment Advisory / Strategy
Experience
Senior
Language
English; French required for Dakar
Summary
Africa-focused advisory role supporting investors, businesses and development partners with strategy, transactions, capital raising and market-building work.
About the role
Open Capital Advisors, founded in 2010, has completed 1,900+ engagements across 35 countries in Africa and closed over $2 billion in capital raises. This Senior Transaction Leader role involves leading multiple client capital raises and transactions for African businesses and investors, combining transaction management with strategy support and blended finance structuring.
Key responsibilities
Lead capital raise relationships across equity, debt, quasi-equity and blended capital structures
Develop financing strategies and deliver client materials including presentations, models and term sheets
Build and maintain investor relationships; develop market intelligence
Drive business origination and develop market-focused initiatives
Manage and mentor Transaction Leaders, Associates and Analysts
Key requirements
8–12 years in investment banking, private investment, development finance or corporate transactions
Strong financial modelling and investor presentation experience
Senior-level project/transaction management capabilities
Team leadership and coaching experience
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Professional English fluency; French required for Dakar-based applicants
Work authorisation in target country required for Senegal
Nice to have
African markets experience
Expertise in infrastructure, agriculture, energy, financial services or healthcare
Masters/MBA qualification
Positions available in Nairobi, Lagos or Dakar.