David Mark Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Lagos State, Nigeria

 In charge of all Upstream Oil and Gas Petroleum Economics and Planning; including Project evaluations, Exploration Economics, Capital Budgeting, Profitably Analysis and M&A Valuations. Responsible for all Gas and Midstream financial evaluations and alternative transportation economics  Built dozens of financial models from scratch applying Discounted Cashflow Valuation Analyses, 3 Statement Integrated Financial Modelling, Project Finance Models and M&A Valuation Models. Designed, built and maintained complex financial models for a wide range of energy linked projects including for refineries, pipelines and gas plants. Led teams on the tender, bidding, appraisal acquisition and investment of several M&A deals. Led the Asset and Transition Project Planning Team for new asset acquisitions and debt for equity conversion. Led the company on its Gas Monetisation Plans – its organic entry into a viable gas commercial business Origination and execution on commodity finance transactions including leading the structuring of a crude for infrastructure swap deal with a sovereign African state Successfully worked with diverse multi-functional cross-border teams with responsibility to ensure integration as a critical success factor for effective project execution; fine-tuned soft skills through managing relationships at corporate, board and government levels and with financial sponsors. Gained extensive experience on the intensity of the financial close process through multiple project finance transactions. Acquired diverse range of accounting, tax, cash and working capital modelling skills through broad expertise in Petroleum Economics and Oil and Gas Financial Modelling.Recognise the importance of top-down cultivation of free flow of management information to maintain accurate models. I welcome taking on bottom-up responsibility for structuring, integrity and functionality of models as well as working with experts in respective fields such as tax, etc.

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

 Overall responsibility for Power Sector Corporate Finance related activities; spearheaded structured and originated all deal related work and lead on capital and fund-raising initiatives. Led Portfolio Restructuring including re-engineering of underlying SPV balance sheets Led team that rebuilt financial models underpinning loan book across syndicate of banks.  Carried out comprehensive complex modelling to achieve objective of optimising income by maximising sponsor returns through mitigating foreign exchange related exposure. Provided Corporate Finance support to a range of business development opportunities, including renewables entry, metering partnerships and transmission projects. Led the team on proposed bid to acquire Nigeria’s first privately run Wind Farm Structured debt financing to raise capital for power distribution market expansion Provided assistance to Renewables team on financial model development leading to establishment of Renewables Business and initial foray into the market Coordinated deal related processes including responsibility to secure consents and credit approvals. Managed crucial relationships with the company’s lifeline of Bank Syndicate LendersThe role coupled my analytical abilities with my ambition to help build a business. It demanded assimilation of the business landscape, strategic positioning in a dynamically shifting regulatory environment and concisely synthesising information for C-Suite and Board level decision making.

London, United Kingdom

 Firm-wide ‘go-to’ contact responsible for European Equity Market Structure; worked closely with a broad range of client coverage groups to provide street leading analysis for international client base including pension funds, hedge funds and high frequency traders Represented firm to clients, industry bodies, market infrastructure providers, policymakers, regulators Built market insights that underpinned algorithmic trading desk.  Worked with Senior Management and EMEA Strategy to articulate strategic initiatives for the Equities division, including identification of inorganic revenue generating opportunities. Directed the firm’s positioning within Europe’s post-financial crisis market structure and regulatory environment, analysing trends and developments vertically and horizontally across products, countries and client segments for better positioning. Partnered with the Firm’s industry leading Investment Research and Quantitative Algorithmic Engineering Divisions to provide research and analysis on liquidity modelling and the impact of regulations on financial markets and market infrastructure providers. Developed strong analytical capabilities with the ability to convey complex ideas and concepts clearly and concisely and the aptitude to identify and synthesise key quantitative and qualitative assets from large volumes of data and primary research. Regulatory work covered included, Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, Financial Transactions Tax, European Markets Infrastructure, Short Selling, Dodd-Frank, amongst other

London, England, United Kingdom

 Provided advice to Equity floor, covering primarily Cash Equity, Derivatives, Electronic Execution Services, Emerging Markets, Corporate Broking and Proprietary Desks Liaised with law firms, accountants, consultants, regulators, exchanges and industry forums Legal and compliance support in accessing new markets and regions; carried out risk assessments Dealt with internal and external rules, regulations and policies for Sales and Trading Division Encompassed a broad coverage space, requiring an analytical, inquisitive and organised frame of mind. Attention to detail, tact and diplomacy was a requirement in conjunction with the strength of character to make difficult decisions and take positions for individuals and the firm

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Banking Law and Compliance Division Offered advisory services and regulatory transaction management to Banking and Leveraged Finance Principally focused on regulatory compliance conflict checks, watch and restricted list surveillance, research approvals, personal account dealing and maintaining effectiveness of information walls Project work: transaction reporting, bank licensing and data protection reviews, distressed debt advisory and build out of new surveillance models Started career on Graduate Scheme. Rotation seats included Equity Derivatives, Structured Products, Interest Rate Swaps, Investment Banking, AML, Policy Development and Treasury Services Desks

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb, Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law

Master Of Arts - Ma, Middle East Politics, Commemdation

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Politics And History

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