About the Role
VFD Group is an innovative alternative financial services holding company committed to bridging the gap between everyday Nigerians, small businesses, and optimal banking experiences. We are currently looking for a dynamic and results-driven Lead Commercial Paper to spearhead the growth and management of our commercial paper market activities, attract eligible corporate issuers, and strengthen our distribution channels while ensuring strict regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement robust strategies to grow commercial paper issuance and market participation.
- Identify and engage eligible corporate issuers seeking short-term financing solutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with issuing houses, investment banks, commercial banks, brokers, and institutional investors.
- Guide prospective issuers seamlessly through the commercial paper issuance process in collaboration with internal teams and intermediaries.
- Support the design of competitive issuance structures, pricing strategies, and commercial terms.
- Monitor issuance pipelines, market yields, maturities, and investor demand to optimize market activity.
- Coordinate with legal, compliance, and operations teams to ensure full adherence to regulatory standards and market rules.
- Prepare comprehensive commercial paper market reports, revenue forecasts, and performance dashboards for executive management.
- Drive investor education and issuer awareness initiatives regarding commercial paper as a viable financing instrument.
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional certifications in finance, accounting, treasury, or capital markets are a strong advantage.
- Minimum of 7 years of cognate experience in debt capital markets, treasury, investment banking, fixed-income, or corporate finance.
- Comprehensive understanding of commercial paper, short-term debt instruments, credit analysis, and issuance processes.
- Proven track record of developing issuer relationships and successfully executing commercial transactions.
- Exceptional negotiation, financial analysis, and stakeholder management skills.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a leading financial holding company.
- Dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment in the heart of Lagos.