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Job Description
The Entrepreneurship and Startup Manager will be responsible for coordinating acceleration and incubation efforts for entrepreneurs within the SAIL (Senator Abiru Innovation Lab), formerly known as the Community Innovation Space, whilst supporting the training and capacity-building activities.
Responsibilities
Strategy Development and Execution.
Design, Plan and execute entrepreneurship startup and incubation programs within the space.
Support the team in developing performance metrics for incubation and acceleration.
Develop and execute strategy for attracting and selecting deserving and qualified innovative entrepreneurs and startups.
Prepare business case and initial risk analysis of startups in the SAIL portfolio.
Actively support in identifying professionals and experts to join the SAIL Expert/Advisory network to support startups in the portfolio and across projects/programs.
Plan and schedule all activities and sessions for startup support programs assigned.
Provide startup support advisory to entrepreneurs through continued strategic guidance in areas such as business modeling, market analysis, financing, fundraising, overall strategy, operations, etc.
Ensure tight management of milestones and progress of entrepreneurs and start-up companies.
Stakeholder Engagement
Manage the day-to-day interaction with the incubating startups and work with other units within CcHUB to provide adequate support to ventures in the portfolio.
Develop, execute and own an operational and engagement strategy for the innovation lab including startups, investors, corporates, mentors, advisors, and domain experts.
Establish a development strategy to include and guide the implementation of all community development activities such as meetups, design challenges, hackathons, etc.
Be the switchboard for entrepreneurs to access relevant resources and connections.
Manage communication between startups and the unit as well as provide monthly progress reports on startups to key officers for prompt decision-making.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Level or equivalent in management or a related field
3- 4 years of Entrepreneurial experience or experience supporting startups or working in a startup environment.
Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
An entrepreneurial & Innovative mindset
Familiarity with business principles, practices, and methodologies.
Educational background in technology and/or business-related field
Organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Understanding of the technology and startup ecosystem.
Adept people skills and a strong ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
Familiarity with the Ikorodu area will be an added advantage
Additional Information
What we offer
Job Description
The Compliance Analyst will work as part of the team to ensure that compliance and policies and procedures follow best practice in terms of meeting legislative and regulatory requirements.
The candidate for this role will be responsible for:
Developing and implementing an effective legal compliance program
Creating sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them
Drafting and revising company policies
Monitoring compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies
Leading in the gathering of internal information in response to regulatory requests
Proactively auditing processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses
perform risk assessments to understand risk level, significance and scope
highlighting or escalating areas of concern
ensuring that your findings are recorded and followed up with management so that issues can be rectified
keeping up to date with, and understanding relevant laws and regulations
Evaluating business activities (e.g. investments) to assess compliance risk
Collaborating with external auditors and HR when needed
Setting plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation
Educating and training employees on regulations and industry practices
Addressing employee concerns or questions on legal compliance
Keeping abreast of internal standards and business goals
reviewing marketing materials, presentations and websites to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
performing various general administrative duties (such as file creation and maintenance of ongoing administrative projects)
Qualifications
Role Competencies
Possess a strong constitution and conviction
Must be ethical and principled
Must proactive and intelligent
Familiar with all phases of development and implementation of an effective legal compliance program.
Possess strong critical thinking and attention to detail needed to evaluate business activities and assess compliance risk
Solid understanding of what is needed to form critical plans to manage crisis events or compliance violations, should they ever occur
Excellent written communication skills
Educational and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in law, finance, business administration, or a related field.
2 - 3 years of experience as a Compliance Officer within an SEC-regulated entity
Proven success in the risk management field.
Strong working knowledge of industry legal requirements and controls (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering).
Fluency in industry practices and professional standards.
Track record of integrity and commitment to professional ethics.
Strong business acumen.
Excellent collaborative teamwork skills.
Attention to detail and strategic thinking.
Professional certification (CCEP) a plus.
Additional Information
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