Investment Lead Officer at NextPayDay

About the Job

• We are looking for a top talent with a venture building and management consulting background who can work with a remote team, who is looking for a new challenge, and looking to solve problems in a Startup Company.
• The Investment Lead Officer is essential in supporting our Company's team on projects as they deliver quality service to our portfolio and other stakeholders.
• The Investment Lead Officer will be responsible for devising strategies and investment plans and prevailing conditions with our portfolio and how we can succeed within the African startup ecosystem.
• As the Investment Lead Officer you will have a field of vision shared by a few others - you'll participate in everything from the behind-the-scenes details to the big picture.
• You'll work alongside a small, agile but growing remote team from beginning to end, as your efforts will be designed to help our Company in our efforts to improve and achieve growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform financial due diligence and analysis on prospective projects and recommend an investment decision. Develop an investment policy aligned to the strategy and an investment criteria for evaluating prospective projects.
• Creating financial models that enhance return on investment of projects and financial planning.
• Preparation of financial documents for presentation to potential and current investors on specific investments- Phone applications, Proposals, information memoranda, and prospectus
• Analyzing portfolio accounts and financial projections and advising on how to best position its investments.
• Provide updates on financial/commercial engagement activities in order to right position the company in the local and the global market.
• Liaising with industry stakeholders and regulators to expand funding access while improving portfolio and business perception.
• Conducting market research on the industry and gathering market intelligence to enhance the management of funds
• Lead and be involved in the design, business analysis, and mind mapping as well as portfolio formulation processes Requirements
• Organize, promote and sell all investment products through locked-in contacts; strengthening established relationships through marketing calls
• Initiate cold and warm calls to prospective leads; schedule follow-up calls to publicize company products.
• Collaborative and individual design and recommend tailor-made investment solutions to current and prospective clients based on client need analysis
• Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and outcomes within the stated time frame
• Keep and maintain an accurate log of all scheduled market calls, investor engagement status, and complaints.
• Ensuring quality assurance in identifying product improvements and new products in cognizance of industry trends, market activities, and competitors
• Continuous education on the benefits of savings and investing in the business to prospective and current clients
• Develop and deploy individual and team strategies to bolster sustainable sales.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Management, Marketing or related field, an MBA will be a huge advantage.
• 4 - 5 years of relevant work experience in financial services with proven success in developing client relationships as well as sourcing, negotiating, structuring, and closing quality investments.
• Experience, interest, and aptitude in finance and general business management.
• Our ideal candidate will be an intrapreneur, ex-entrepreneur, and/or advanced management consultant who can function as a Builder and an Operator
• Keen interest in working with start-ups.
• Strong communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office programs-Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. Attention to detail and timeliness in delivering on commitments.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with experience solving complex problems and communicating findings.
• A good collaborator.
• Networking and relationship management skills
• Proven business development skills with a track record of achieving sales targets.
• Sales-driven, results-driven, and target-driven attitude.
• Proven ability to work independently, and deliver promptly and efficiently under pressure as well as meet tight deadlines.

Salary
N100,000 - N200,000 / Month.