Jobs at Babban Gona Farmer Services Nigeria Limited

Key Responsibilities
Investor Relations and Capital Raising:

• Support team lead with end-to-end process of organising and managing capital raising processes, preparation of marketing and due diligence materials, addressing questions from investors, organizing meetings and roadshows, as well as negotiations and fund documentation preparations.
• Support team lead to identify potential investors and develop proper points of contact, both direct and indirect, in order to develop direct relationships for capital raising.
• Initiate calls to investors and meet face-to-face to explain investment opportunities.
• Effectively articulate the investment philosophy and strategy to potential and existing investors.
• Participate in investment, valuation and risk management processes.
• Prepare investor proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals
• Maintaining internal models of the company, such as the forecasts and 3-statement projections
• Focus on deal monitoring and reporting – performance reporting for annual and interim reports to meet investor deadlines
• Assist the Leadership team with strategic decisions and business initiatives associated with fundraising, marketing, and investor relations.
• Build a network of institutional investor relationships as a foundation for future capital raises.
• Participate in organizing investor due diligence, subscription, and closing.
• Develop and manage communication protocols for all boarded investors, including distribution of periodic performance updates and financial information.
• Preparation of due diligence responses, meeting agendas, etc.
• Produce deliverables for communication with existing and prospective investors;
• Maintain and update information on existing investors, including contact information, investor activity, and portfolio construction planning, and communicate this information internally;
• Develop a thorough understanding of investors’ investments and activity in order to competently represent the firm and report to investors;
• Manage third-party vendors such as legal counsel and marketing consultants;
• Manage certain levels of investor communication such as transaction announcements (new deals, add-ons, exits);
• Work with senior leadership and external consultants to optimize and maintain Babban Gona brand.
• Manage and coach team of Analysts.

Requirements
Experience in Investor Relations Role:

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or other relevant field.
• The equivalent of the same in practical experience is also acceptable.
• The candidate will also be better suited with ICAN, CFA or ACCA certification.
• 3 - 5 years of related experience in a Investor Relations role within a fast-moving and dynamic business environment.
• Business development, sales, and negotiation experience.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills and experienced in financial analysis and modelling.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data to derive business insights.

Other Requirements:

• Good knowledge of the local and international financial markets.
• Previous track record of working on successful capital raising teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize deliverables, and manage and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with leading due diligence processes and analyses.
• Service-oriented and pro-active, with good interpersonal skills and a passion for developing strong relationships with existing clients and prospects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills (including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Strong financial modelling skills; outstanding analytical and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and problem solving skills.
• Ability to provide support to; and collaborate with internal units and external groups to achieve business objectives.

Start Up Environment:

• Thrives in a fast paced, start-up environment with dynamic business priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance
• Pension
• Performance Bonus
• Annual paid vacation
• Group Life Insurance

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Key Responsibilities
Investor Relations and Capital Raising:

• Lead end-to-end process of organizing and managing capital raising processes, preparation of marketing and due diligence materials, addressing questions from investors, organizing meetings and roadshows, as well as negotiations and fund documentation preparations.
• Focus on raising capital – source, build, and cultivate investor relationships.
• Identify potential investors and develop proper points of contact, both direct and indirect, in order to develop direct relationships for capital raising.
• Initiate calls to investors and meet face-to-face to explain investment opportunities.
• Participate in strategic planning with senior management to set financial goals, as well as the company’s strategic agenda.
• Effectively articulate the investment philosophy and strategy to potential and existing investors.
• Drive and manage the institutional investment process.
• Participate in investment, valuation and risk management processes.
• Assist the Leadership team with strategic decisions and business initiatives associated with fundraising, marketing, and investor relations.
• Build a network of institutional investor relationships as a foundation for future capital raises.
• Lead investor due diligence, subscription, and closing.
• Develop and manage communication protocols for all boarded investors, including distribution of periodic performance updates and financial information.
• Preparation of due diligence responses, meeting agendas, etc.
• Produce deliverables for communication with existing and prospective investors;
• Maintain and update information on existing investors, including contact information, investor activity, and portfolio construction planning, and communicate this information internally;
• Develop a thorough understanding of investors’ investments and activity in order to competently represent the firm and report to investors;
• Manage third-party vendors such as legal counsel and marketing consultants;
• Manage certain levels of investor communication such as transaction announcements (new deals, add-ons, exits);
• Work with senior leadership and external consultants to optimize and maintain Babban Gona brand.
• Manage and coach team of Associates and Analysts

Requirements
Experience in Investor Relations Role:

• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or other relevant field. The equivalent of the same in practical experience is also acceptable. The candidate will also be better suited with ICAN, CFA or ACCA certification.
• Business development, sales, and negotiation experience
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills and experienced in financial analysis and modelling
• 6 - 8 years of related experience in a Investor Relations role within a fast-moving and dynamic business environment, preferably in a senior investor relations role
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data to derive business insights

Other Requirements:

• Good knowledge of the local and international financial markets
• Previous track record of successfully leading capital raising teams
• Strong organizational and project management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize deliverables, and manage and meet tight deadlines
• Experience with leading due diligence processes and analyses
• Service-oriented and pro-active, with good interpersonal skills and a passion for developing strong relationships with existing clients and prospects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills (including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Strong financial modelling skills; outstanding analytical and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and problem solving skills
• Ability to provide support to; and collaborate with internal units and external groups to achieve business objectives.

Start Up Environment:

• Thrives in a fast paced, start-up environment with dynamic business priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance
• Pension
• Performance Bonus
• Annual paid vacation
• Group Life Insurance.

go to method of application »

Key Responsibilities
Investor Relations and Capital Raising:

• Support team lead with end-to-end process of organising and managing capital raising processes, preparation of marketing and due diligence materials, addressing questions from investors, organizing meetings and roadshows, as well as negotiations and fund documentation preparations.
• Support team lead to identify potential investors and develop proper points of contact, both direct and indirect, in order to develop direct relationships for capital raising.
• Responsible for all business administrative work related to the team such as data entry, data maintenance, and data quality.
• Assist team leads in creating and preparing financial reports, conducting research, and analysis as well as tracking all actions.
• Identify, research and resolve issues involving data processing errors.
• Perform market research, data mining, business intelligence, and analysis.
• Participate in investment, valuation and risk management processes.
• Prepare investor proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals.
• Maintaining internal models of the company, such as the forecasts and 3-statement projections.
• Focus on deal monitoring and reporting – performance reporting for annual and interim reports to meet investor deadlines.
• Participate in organizing investor due diligence, subscription, and closing.
• Develop and manage communication protocols for all boarded investors, including distribution of periodic performance updates and financial information.
• Preparation of due diligence responses, meeting agendas, etc.
• Produce deliverables for communication with existing and prospective investors.
• Maintain and update information on existing investors, including contact information, investor activity, and portfolio construction planning, and communicate this information internally.
• Develop a thorough understanding of investors’ investments and activity in order to competently represent the firm and report to investors.
• Manage third-party vendors such as legal counsel and marketing consultants.
• Prepare certain levels of investor communication such as transaction announcements (new deals, add-ons, exits);
• Work with senior leadership and external consultants to optimize and maintain Babban Gona brand.

Requirements

• Experience in Investor Relations Role
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or other relevant field. The equivalent of the same in practical experience is also acceptable. The candidate will also be better suited with ICAN, CFA or ACCA certification.
• Business development, sales, and negotiation experience.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills and experienced in financial analysis and modelling.
• 0 - 2 years of related experience in a Investor Relations role within a fast-moving and dynamic business environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data to derive business insights.

Other Requirements:

• Strong organizational and project management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize deliverables, and manage and meet tight deadlines.
• Service-oriented and pro-active, with good interpersonal skills and a passion for developing strong relationships with existing clients and prospects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills (including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Strong financial modelling skills; outstanding analytical and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and problem solving skills.
• Ability to provide support to; and collaborate with internal units and external groups to achieve business objectives. 

Start Up Environment

• Thrives in a fast paced, start-up environment with dynamic business priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance
• Pension
• Performance Bonus
• Annual paid vacation.
• Group Life Insurance.