Strategy Execution Executive at Cordros Capital

Job Purpose

• We need a Strategy Execution Executive, with a focus on Client Acquisition. This individual will be focused on identifying opportunities in Abuja and the North, and drive large-ticket business acquisition for the Group.
• This role is crucial in expanding our client base across our Six (6) Businesses including Securities Trading, Asset Management, Insurance Brokerage, Trustees, Registrars, and Investment Banking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential customers and business opportunities.
• Identify and develop new business prospects through networking, market research, and industry events.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of potential clients.
• Initiate and establish contact with potential clients to introduce Cordros’s services.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers in target organizations.
• Coordinate initial meetings between potential clients and Cordros’s relationship managers.
• Ensure a seamless handover of potential clients to the relationship management team for further engagement.
• Develop and implement strategies to penetrate new markets and expand Cordros’s client base.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align business development activities with organizational goals.
• Attend industry conferences, seminars, and networking events to represent Cordros and build professional relationships.
• Leverage personal and professional networks to identify business opportunities.
• Prepare regular reports on business development activities, potential client interactions, and market insights.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to the Head, Research and Strategy.

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• A Second Degree and/or Completion of Relevant Professional Certification will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role within the financial services sector.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying and securing new business opportunities.

Key Knowledge and Skills:
The incumbent must have proficiency knowledge in the following areas:

• Financial services industry, including Securities Trading, Asset Management, Insurance Brokerage, Trustees, Registrars, and Investment Banking.

The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:

• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
• Strategic thinking and ability to develop and implement effective business development strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze market trends and data to inform business decisions.
• Effective negotiation skills to secure new business deals.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Working Relationships:

• Internal: Collaboration with Relationship Managers and other internal teams.
• External: Interaction with potential clients, industry professionals, and key decision-makers in target organizations.

Work Cycle: Hours/Days the incumbent is required to work

• Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm)
• A flexible working schedule is also available i.e remote work

Language requirements:

• English.