Investor Relations & Fundraising Manager

Investor Relations & Fundraising Manager

Locations: Abuja (FCT) and Lagos (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-time

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 GCC)
• Present structured investment opportunities (equity, debt, commercial papers, direct lending, Islamic financing)
• Drive investor conversations from introduction through to 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 — 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:

• Capital raised within first 30–90 days
• Number and quality of HNIs on boarded
• Conversion rate from investor engagement to committed capital
• Repeat investment and investor retention levels
• Strength and visibility of investor pipeline

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related fields
• 5–10 years’ experience in investor relations, private banking, wealth management, or corporate finance
• Demonstrated track record of raising capital from HNIs or family offices
• MBA, CFA, or equivalent qualification is an advantage

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.

Salary

N2,000,000 - N2,500,000 per month.

Application Closing Date

30th October, 2026.