Group Lead, Partnership & Collaboration

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting or in a related management and science field (Masters degree is an added advantage, and preferred).
  
• Proven experience of 8-10 years in business development, partnerships, marketing or sales within financial services and other industries, especially servicing public sector clients and development agencies.
  
• Strong understanding of government operations, procurement, and regulatory environments.
  
• Demonstrated success in managing complex negotiations and closing high-value deals with government entities.
  

• Identify and originate investment opportunities within the public sector and development space - prospecting high-value opportunities within government sectors related to investments, portfolio and pension fund management, insurance, lending, and infrastructure projects.
  
• Develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy targeting government MDAs at national and sub-national levels.
  

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in government MDAs, understanding their financial solutions needs and policy environments.
  
• Act as the lead envoy to heads of DFIs (Development Finance Institutions), and country directors of international NGOs.
  
• Represent the organization at industry forums, government events, and stakeholder meetings to enhance brand visibility and market access.
  

Advocacy – Policy & Market

• Monitor regulatory and policy shifts in the Nigerian landscape to position the Group as a preferred partner for national projects
  

• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive activities in the public sector to inform business growth initiatives.