Sales & Business Development Officer (Hybrid) Lagos

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Widestride International Limited - CredPal Limited is actively recruiting for a Sales & Business Development Officer (Hybrid) position in Lagos. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Finance / Accounting / Audit sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 4 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Finance / Accounting / Audit • Location Preference: in Lagos

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA Financial professionals like Sales & Business Development Officer (Hybrid) are vital for organizational stability, compliance with Nigerian regulations, and economic development. This role offers the opportunity to impact business strategy and financial health.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in Finance / Accounting / Audit offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Sales & Business Development Officer (Hybrid) position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 4 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Finance / Accounting / Audit field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Finance / Accounting / Audit sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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CredPal - Our client, Widestride International Limited, manages the WIL Balanced Asset as a discretionary private investment product designed to deliver a balanced combination of capital growth, income generation, and risk mitigation in line with each investor’s objectives and risk profile. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Sales & Business Development Officer

Location: Lagos

Job type: Full-time (Hybrid) Job Summary

We are seeking a highly driven Sales & Business Development professional to lead client acquisition, investment mobilisation, and commercial growth for Widestride International Limited's investment products, particularly the WIL Balanced Asset. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and converting a strong pipeline of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs), corporates, institutional investors, family offices, associations, cooperatives, and other qualified investors, while developing strategic partnerships that increase Assets Under Management (AUM), revenue, and market presence. The role requires a commercially minded professional with strong knowledge of financial and investment products, excellent relationship-management capabilities, and a demonstrable track record of mobilising funds and closing investment mandates.

Drive investment mobilisation into the WIL Balanced Asset and other approved investment products across equities, fixed income, FX, and other SEC-approved asset classes, while identifying attractive investment opportunities and assessing relevant market risks. Achieve agreed monthly, quarterly, and annual AUM, revenue, and client acquisition targets. Identify, prospect, engage, and convert HNIs, corporates, institutional investors, family offices, cooperatives, and other qualified investors. Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective investors and investment mandates. Build long-term relationships with existing clients to drive retention, repeat investment, referrals, and increased wallet share. Identify new markets, distribution channels, strategic partnerships, and opportunities for investment growth. Develop relationships with corporates, financial institutions, investment clubs, professional associations, and other organisations with significant investible funds. Present and market investment products, proposals, portfolio information, and performance reports to prospective and existing clients. Clearly communicate the structure, benefits, risks, and investment strategy of the WIL Balanced Asset. Demonstrate good understanding of Treasury Bills, bonds, money market funds, term deposits, equities, REITs, and other approved investment instruments. Work closely with the Treasury Portfolio Manager and Investment team to align client expectations with portfolio strategy. Provide market and client intelligence to support product development, pricing, positioning, and investment strategy. Monitor market developments, interest rates, yields, competitor products, investor behaviour, and emerging investment opportunities. Maintain accurate records of prospects, client engagements, investment commitments, and conversion status. Prepare weekly and monthly reports on investment mobilisation, AUM growth, revenue, pipeline value, conversion rates, and client acquisition. Develop forecasts for expected investment inflows and pipeline conversion. Represent Widestride at investor meetings, industry events, conferences, networking sessions, and business engagements. Ensure all investment sales activities comply with SEC regulations, AML/KYC requirements, internal policies, and approved marketing standards. Work with Compliance to ensure proper client onboarding, KYC documentation, and regulatory compliance. Provide regular commercial and business development updates to Executive Management.

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Banking & Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; relevant postgraduate qualifications are an added advantage. Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in the Nigerian capital markets, investment management, securities trading, treasury, asset management, or a related financial services environment. Strong knowledge of Nigerian capital market operations and regulations, including SEC, NGX, FMDQ, CBN requirements, and applicable investment and trading guidelines. Demonstrated experience in investment research, securities analysis, trade execution, portfolio monitoring, valuation, and performance analysis across fixed income, equities, FX, or other approved asset classes. SEC Sponsored Individual / SEC registration or relevant professional certification such as CFA, CIS, CISI, ACT, ACA/ACCA is an added advantage. Excellent quantitative, financial, and qualitative analytical skills, with strong numerical ability and the capacity to interpret financial statements, market data, and economic indicators. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools, including financial modelling, data analysis, reporting, and presentation preparation. Familiarity with capital market and financial information platforms. We are seeking a highly driven Sales & Business Development professional to lead client acquisition, investment mobilisation, and commercial growth for Widestride International Limited's investment products, particularly the WIL Balanced Asset.

Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work with a newly established fund management company and contribute to its growth and success. Collaborative and dynamic work environment. Professional development and training opportunities.

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