Jobs at WorQulture

Purpose of the Role

• The Chief of Staff / Project Leader will serve as the strategic right hand to the CEO, driving execution of Elevare Africa’s vision and ensuring the successful launch and scale-up of the firm.
• Acting as both integrator and execution engine, this role bridges strategy with disciplined delivery—enabling the CEO to focus on thought leadership, stakeholder relationships, and business growth.

Key Accountabilities
Strategic Partnership:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, helping refine Elevare’s positioning and frameworks (e.g., HAOS – Human + Systems Transformation).
• Translate strategic vision into clear priorities, work streams, and success measures.
• Provide analysis, insights, and recommendations to support decision-making.

Program & Project Leadership:

• Lead the day-to-day management of Elevare’s launch program (timelines, deliverables, budgets, dependencies).
• Oversee project plans across branding, business development, stakeholder activation, and events.
• Maintain the 90-day milestone tracker and ensure accountability across all initiatives.

Business Development Enablement:

• Support the development of client materials (proposals, case studies, ROI models, presentations).
• Track pipeline opportunities and prepare the CEO for client/investor engagements.
• Research market trends and competitive insights to strengthen Elevare’s positioning.

Stakeholder & Advisory Council Engagement:

• Coordinate engagement with Elevare’s Founding Advisory Council, collaborators, and champions.
• Manage meeting agendas, prep materials, follow-up actions, and relationship tracking.
• Build and maintain a stakeholder engagement database/CRM system.

Operations & Organisational Effectiveness:

• Design Elevare’s early-stage operating model (processes, tools, governance rhythms).
• Support the identification, contracting, and onboarding of collaborators or 1099 staff.
• Establish reporting rhythms (weekly check-ins, monthly reviews, progress dashboards).

CEO Leverage:

• Anticipate CEO's needs, ensuring she is prepared for key meetings and events.
• Draft, refine, and package CEO communications (emails, speeches, thought leadership posts).
• Protect CEO bandwidth by managing the flow of information, priorities, and execution follow-through.

Success Measures

• Elevare Africa launch executed credibly and on time (January 2026).
• Elevare’s value proposition and USP are consistently embedded in all materials.
• A 90-day milestone plan is executed with visible progress on business development, stakeholder engagement, and operational readiness.
• Founding Advisory Council and key stakeholders are effectively engaged and activated.
• CEO has the leverage to focus on external impact while execution is seamlessly managed.

Ideal Background & Attributes

• Former management consultant or project leader (Accenture or similar top-tier firm experience preferred).
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-workstream projects.
• Exceptional communicator—skilled at creating executive-ready materials.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial/ startup environment.
• Confident, discreet, and able to act as a thought partner to a senior leader.

go to method of application »

Job Purpose

• The Portfolio Manager & Research professional is responsible for conducting investment research, developing investment strategies, and managing client and proprietary portfolios in line with approved mandates, risk limits, and regulatory requirements.
• The role combines fundamental and market research with active portfolio construction and performance management to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns.

Key Responsibilities
Investment Research:

• Conduct fundamental, macroeconomic, and market research on equities, fixed income, money market instruments, and alternative assets.
• Analyse economic trends, monetary and fiscal policies, interest rate movements, and capital market developments in Nigeria and relevant global markets.
• Develop investment theses, valuation models, and research reports to support investment decisions.
• Monitor portfolio holdings and provide ongoing research updates and recommendations.

Portfolio Management:

• Manage client and proprietary portfolios in line with approved investment mandates, risk limits, and asset allocation guidelines.
• Execute portfolio rebalancing and tactical asset allocation decisions.
• Ensure compliance with investment guidelines, client mandates, and internal risk limits.
• Optimise portfolio performance while managing downside risks and liquidity.

Investment Strategy & Asset Allocation:

• Support development of strategic and tactical asset allocation frameworks.
• Participate in investment committee meetings and present research findings and portfolio recommendations.
• Contribute to product development and structuring of new investment products and funds.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Monitor portfolio performance against benchmarks and peers.
• Analyze sources of performance and risk (performance attribution).
• Prepare investment and performance reports for clients, management, and the Board.
• Support regulatory and investor reporting requirements.

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Work closely with risk and compliance teams to ensure adherence to SEC rules, fund documentation, and internal policies.
• Monitor market, credit, liquidity, and concentration risks within portfolios.
• Ensure all investment activities comply with SEC Nigeria regulations and firm policies.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Support client meetings, presentations, and investment updates.
• Respond to client and investor queries on portfolio performance and strategy.
• Liaise with custodians, brokers, and investment operations teams to ensure efficient trade execution and settlement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or MBA is an added advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CFA, CISI, or ICAN (for investment analysis) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5–10 years relevant experience in portfolio management and investment research.
• Prior experience within an asset management firm, investment bank, pension fund, or other SEC-regulated institution is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian capital markets and investment instruments.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Solid understanding of portfolio construction and risk management principles.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Strong judgment, integrity, and decision-making ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing market conditions.

Performance Indicators

• Risk-adjusted portfolio performance versus benchmarks.
• Quality and timeliness of investment research and recommendations.
• Compliance with investment mandates and risk limits.
• Client satisfaction and retention.
• Contribution to new product development and assets under management (AUM) growth.