Transaction Leader
Open Capital Advisors
Multiple countries · Pan-African
Role type
Investment Advisory / Strategy
Experience
Mid-level
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, with offices in Nairobi, Dakar and Lagos. This Transaction Leader role involves directly leading multiple client transactions for Africa’s most innovative businesses, supporting clients on strategic and transactional matters including structuring funding vehicles and blended finance approaches.
Key responsibilities
Represent businesses and investors on capital raises across equity, debt, quasi-equity and blended capital structures
Oversee multiple concurrent transactions and capital strategy projects
Manage and coach Analysts and Associates while collaborating with senior leadership
Originate new business opportunities and engage with the global investor network
Key requirements
5–8 years in investment banking, private investment, development finance or corporate transaction roles
Significant experience in structuring transactions and engaging with investors
Strong financial modelling and commercial documentation skills
Demonstrated project/transaction management capabilities
Team management and junior staff coaching experience
Excellent communication and analytical abilities
Professional English fluency; French required for Dakar-based applicants
Nice to have
Experience in African markets
Background in sectors supporting African economic development (agriculture, energy, financial services or healthcare)