• Application Deadline:
• Position: Client Relationship Intern



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 8 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  
  

Main Function

• The Client Relations Intern will lead the company’s efforts to build, nurture, and manage strategic relationships with clients, institutional investors, and business partners.


• This role is responsible for ensuring the highest level of client satisfaction, supporting business growth, and aligning client engagement strategies with the company’s vision and mission.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive client relations strategies that reinforce the Company’s value proposition and business objectives.


• Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with middle-market companies, institutional lenders, and strategic partners.


• Act as the main point of contact for key clients, ensuring prompt resolution of inquiries and proactive identification of their capital needs.


• Collaborate with internal teams across all business segments to deliver tailored financing solutions and drive client satisfaction.


• Represent the Company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings, promoting the company’s innovative financing capabilities and blended capital approaches.


• Monitor market trends and client feedback to identify opportunities for product or service enhancements.


• Prepare and present regular reports on client engagement metrics and business development outcomes to senior leadership.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Certifications:

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred

  
  

Language Requirements:

• Fluently bilingual in French and English (spoken and written) is required.


• Ability to effectively communicate, negotiate, and build relationships with clients in both languages.


• Comfortable preparing professional correspondence, presentations, and reports in French and English.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in client relations, business development, or institutional sales within finance or investment sectors. or a First Class degree in a related field.


• Proven track record in managing and growing client portfolios, particularly in middle-market or specialty finance environments.


• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a client-focused mindset.


• Global perspective and experience working with diverse teams and clients, especially in emerging markets such as Africa.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Relationship Building


• Executive Communication


• Customer-Centric Leadership


• Performance & KPI Management


• Cross-Functional Collaboration


• Problem Solving & Decision Making.