Investor Relations & Fundraising Manager

Investor Relations & Fundraising Manager

Role Overview

• The Investor Relations & Fundraising Manager is a commercially critical role responsible for sourcing, structuring, and closing capital from High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs), family offices, and private investors to fund manufacturing and real-sector investment opportunities.
• This is not a passive relationship management role, it is a deal-closing function. The role holder is expected to convert investor conversations into committed capital within defined timelines, while building a long-term investor base that supports the firm's broader investment strategy.
• The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of capital markets, investor psychology, and commercial execution, ensuring that every engagement progresses toward a clear funding outcome.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Raising & Deal Closure:

• Source and secure capital from HNIs, family offices, and private investors across local and international markets, including the GCC.
• Present structured investment opportunities including equity, debt, commercial papers, direct lending, and Islamic financing.
• Drive investor conversations from introduction through commitment and fund deployment.
• Maintain a clear pipeline of active investor discussions with defined timelines and expected close values.

Investor Relationship Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for investors, ensuring clear, consistent, and professional communication.
• Build and maintain long-term investor relationships that lead to repeat investments.
• Provide structured updates on investment performance and portfolio developments.

Deal Structuring & Execution Support:

• Work closely with internal teams to structure investment opportunities aligned with investor expectations.
• Support due diligence processes, financial modelling inputs, and investment documentation.
• Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to ensure seamless deal execution.

Market Positioning & Network Development:

• Actively build presence within investor ecosystems, including HNI networks, private wealth circles, and investment forums.

• Develop and maintain a strong personal pipeline of qualified investors.

• Represent the firm in high-level investor engagements and strategic conversations.

• Performance Expectations

Performance will be measured based on:

• Capital raised within the first 30–90 days.
• Number and quality of HNIs and family offices onboarded.
• Conversion rate from investor engagement to committed capital.
• Repeat investment and investor retention levels.
• Strength, quality, and visibility of the investor pipeline.
• Timely conversion of qualified opportunities into funded transactions.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Proven ability to close high-value investment deals under time pressure.

• Strong existing network of HNIs, family offices, or private investors.

• Deep understanding of investment products and structuring.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

• Strong commercial judgment and execution discipline.

• Ability to independently manage a high-value fundraising pipeline.

• Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.

• 5–10 years experience in investor relations, private banking, wealth management, corporate finance, investment banking, or related fields.

• Demonstrated track record of raising capital from HNIs, family offices, or private investors.

• MBA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.

• Salary and Benefits

• N2,500,000 monthly.

• Commission on funds successfully raised.

• Quick-Start Bonus: N15,000,000 for securing N1.5 billion or more within the first 30 days.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.