Investment and Deal Matchmaking Manager at Impact Investors Foundation - IIF

About the Role

• Do you have a passion for connecting businesses with investors? We are seeking a strategic manager to drive high-impact deal matchmaking while managing investment initiatives that strengthen Nigeria’s impact investing landscape. This senior leadership role combines fund mobilisation with enterprise-investor alignment, leading the design, implementation, and scaling of the Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF) alongside delivering exceptional matchmaking experiences. The ideal candidate will curate robust deal pipelines, foster strong investor relationships, and catalyse investments across key sectors such as education, health, climate, and financial inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong pool of investors and investment-ready enterprises.
• Design and execute quarterly deal rooms, pitch sessions, and investor roadshows.
• Curate matchmaking strategies that align investor goals with enterprise needs.
• Drive post-event engagement to increase deal conversion rates.
• Develop and manage stakeholder engagement strategies with entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem actors.
• Support the Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF) through targeted capital mobilisation efforts.
• Facilitate partnerships with DFIs, private investors, and institutional funders.
• Contribute to fundraising and technical assistance strategies that sustain IIF’s operations.

Who We’re Looking For

• A master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience, with strong exposure to investment or financial services and at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to design and deliver matchmaking or investor engagement events.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in deal structuring, investor relations, and business advisory is a plus.