About the Role
iRecruiters Africa Limited is looking for a dynamic and commercially driven Business Development & Investment Advisory professional to join our fast-growing team in Nigeria. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead end-to-end business development, build high-value institutional relationships, and drive revenue growth across our financial services and investment activities.
Key Responsibilities- Identify, cultivate, and convert new business opportunities across the Nigerian financial services sector.
- Build and manage a robust pipeline of corporate clients, institutional investors, and strategic partners.
- Lead the preparation of compelling pitches, financial proposals, and commercial negotiations to secure deal closures.
- Evaluate prospective investment and financing opportunities to ensure commercial viability and alignment with client goals.
- Collaborate closely with internal investment banking, asset management, and compliance teams to ensure seamless deal execution.
- Monitor macroeconomic and financial market trends to identify emerging growth sectors and translate insights into actionable strategies.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline; an MBA or professional certification is an advantage.
- Minimum of 8 years of proven experience in business development, investment advisory, corporate finance, or relationship management within the financial services industry.
- Demonstrated expertise in client acquisition, deal origination, pitching, and managing relationships with high-net-worth or institutional clients.
- Deep understanding of investment products, financial market instruments, and the broader Nigerian regulatory and economic landscape.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and strategic thinking capabilities with a high degree of commercial ownership.
- Competitive salary package with attractive performance-based incentives.
- Opportunities for rapid career progression and professional development within a growing firm.
- Collaborative, high-performance work culture with exposure to top-tier financial transactions and industry leaders.