• Application Deadline:
• Position: Investor Relations & Communications Executive


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

This is an opportunity for a candidate with strong experience across both internal and external communications to join a fast-growing emerging markets investment firm. The role will require a concise yet engaging approach to delivering messages to multiple stakeholders. She/he is a strategic thinker with strong attention to detail, with a track record of media planning, copywriting, content management and ability to forge relationships across a diverse team.

The role will focus on developing and delivering an engaging stakeholder communications plan, to include investor, portfolio companies and client communications, marketing communications and media relations. She/he will work with third party media outlets to connect with potential customers, investors, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will be a results-driven and accountable individual, adept at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. This person must be a strong collaborator, and able to drive the Verod values.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Head of IR & Comms to ensure implementation of a strong global communications plan, budget and strategy for execution


• Be a strong consultant to the Management team and support business leaders across our portfolio for communications needs


• Lead on appropriate positioning of the firm as part of the communication strategy and content, ensuring consistency and ‘one voice’ across internal and external communications


• Develop social media presence and strategy for execution across various media platforms such as the company Website, LinkedIn and Twitter


• Write thought pieces to position the firm as a thought leader in the space


• Manage and co-produce website, newsletters, story-coverages about partner companies


• Support the ExCo and other Management Team/Colleagues with preparation and participation in conferences, panels, business publications other external representation of the firm


• Responsible for all internal and external communications regarding the Verod Foundation and partner events


• Support portfolio companies with communications as the need arises

KEY EXPERIENCE

• University Degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or English


• At least 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience 


• Excellent copy writing skills. Able to write text for diverse media outlets, examples of published text necessary


• Ability to collaborate with the Head, Investor Relations, aligning around a shared vision for the firm and shaping the communication strategy in support of the Fund’s and Partner Companies


• External communications experience to include experience in raising brand profile, eg. through elevated social media presence, website redesign management across multiple platforms


• Basic and working knowledge of technical tools for basic creative design work (e.g. InDesign, Photoshop), social media management and marketing, and website content management


• Experience in creating thought leadership content across various sectors particularly in the tech space


• Must be creative, agile and adept in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders and leverage multiple resources to meet the firm’s objectives


• Evidence of ability to manage external consultants/agencies to execute on a strategy and deliver timely high quality projects


• Knowledge of PE or VC Investing preferred but not essential

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• A self-starter with relationship building, influencing and leadership skills


• Logical thinking and analytical mindset


• Able to work collaboratively with peers and colleagues at all levels to execute and deliver or exceed expectations/targets


• A strong and clear communicator who can effectively engage with various levels of stakeholders


• A creative but strategic thinker who holds expertise in balancing both aspects 


• Resilient yet flexible approach, is able to encompass multiple competing demands with proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and maintain a single version of communication to all


• Adaptable working style cognizant of situational requirements


• Exceptional integrity and work-ethic, seeks to embed this in all relationships


• Sets and drives an exceptional standard of practices for self and the business


• Aligned with Verod values - delivering value, impact & excellence