• Application Deadline:
• Position: Chief Investment Officer


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 10 - 15 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Objective

• The Position Holder is responsible for providing insight and direction, leads the investment team, complete all fund transactions, and effectively maintain portfolio development.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in developing the business strategy and business plan as part of the executive management team of the company.


• Develops and deploys investment strategies in line with business requirements to ensure optimal return.


• Develops and implements relevant policies, processes, and procedures in line with business and legislative requirements.


• Under the CEO, provides the required leadership and expertise in investments.


• Business Management - Develops, implements, and maintains investment, valuation, and asset management policies and processes.


• Ensures the effective positioning of the Fund and the Fund Managers as preferred partners for Agribusiness investment in West Africa, through conferences, presentations, and ongoing networking.


• Ensures effective identification of potential investment opportunities through market intelligence and networks.


• Identifies and proposes potential investments to the Investment Committee.


• Performs due diligence on potential investments and business cases.


• Advises the Investment Committee of business risk and proposes appropriate mitigating strategies.


• Assists with the compilation and management of the Fund Manager budget and the Fund budget.


• Participates in fund raising initiatives including information creation, presentations, and investor engagement. Actively participates in the marketing of funds during capital raising.


• Has overall responsibility for assigned departmental staff and budgets.​

Requirements

• Master's / MBA in Finance, Economics, Accounting or equivalent qualification


• 10-15 years of experience in corporate and/or project finance/ private equity with a proven track record of sourcing, structuring and closing investments


• CFA, ACCA, CAIA, (are added advantages)


• Proven ability to mentor junior staffs


• Ability to conduct appraisals and due diligence of a broad range of agribusiness and food opportunities


• Ability to create and manage operations systems to process and manage transactions


• Expertise in the agribusiness / general manufacturing / FMCG industry. Experience in Nigeria will be a plus


• Sound business judgment in identifying potential business partners​.