Ibrahim Olusegun Arala

Supports the origination and execution of M&A, capital raising, and financing transactions for sponsor-backed investments across the infrastructure landscape. Contributes to ongoing client coverage of global infrastructure-focused private equity firms, engaging at the sponsor, fund, and portfolio company levels to drive strategic and capital markets initiatives. Infrastructure coverage areas: Energy & Utilities · Midstream & Energy Transition · Digital Infrastructure (data centers, fiber, towers) · Transportation & Logistics · Environmental Infrastructure · Broader core and core-plus infra verticals.

Suported deal origination and execution of corporate finance transactions for private equity firms - M&A, capital raising and financing mandates

Advised corporate clients on complex debt structures including syndicated loans, asset-backed facilities, project finance, revolvers, and structured finance solutions, partnering with relationship teams on credit strategy and execution.

Conducted thorough financial analyses, advanced modeling techniques and comprehensive credit assessments on debt-financing proposals. Also analyzed financial data and collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess the Bank’s exposure to credit, liquidity, and contingent risks

Provided debt advisory services to businesses in the agriculture and food industry, leveraging market expertise and financial analysis to deliver strategic insights and tailored financing solutions that supported their growth and long-term sustainability.

Worked with relationship managers to originate deposit and credit facilities for small and mid-sized enterprises across multiple sectors.

Supported corporate client relationship management, pitch materials, financial analysis, credit assessments, and execution of debt financing transactions.

Vice President, MBA Finance Association