Head of Business Development & Partnerships

Westfield Consulting | Lagos, Nigeria

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About the Role

Westfield Consulting is a premier management consultancy firm dedicated to elevating business performance and helping clients achieve their strategic objectives. We are currently looking for a dynamic and results-driven Head of Business Development & Partnerships to spearhead our capital-raising initiatives, expand our Assets Under Management (AUM), and forge strategic institutional partnerships in the Nigerian market.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive capital fundraising initiatives to increase Company AUM and meet SEC capital requirements through targeted campaigns.
  • Design and execute the overall business development strategy, targeting HNWIs, diaspora groups, family offices, and institutional investors.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing sales team, establishing robust sales playbooks and CRM infrastructure from scratch.
  • Identify and cultivate institutional relationships with PFAs, takaful operators, and corporate treasuries for ethical and conventional financial products.
  • Manage strategic distribution partnerships and lead comprehensive RFP responses, due diligence, and investment committee presentations.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in sales, business development, private banking, or wealth management, with at least 2 to 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record of personally sourcing and closing high-value deals or capital, with exposure to Islamic or ethical finance structures being a strong advantage.
  • Existing and active network within Nigerian HNI, diaspora wealth, or institutional allocator circles.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary package with attractive performance-based commissions and bonuses.
  • Opportunity to shape the strategic direction and growth of a scaling financial and consultancy ecosystem.
  • Health insurance coverage and professional development allowances.
  • Collaborative, dynamic, and growth-oriented work environment with top-tier industry professionals.

Skills

Capital Raising Business Development Wealth Management Institutional Sales Partnership Management Islamic Finance Team Leadership Strategic Planning
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