Business Lead, Funds Management

Job Title: Business Lead, Funds Management

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary and analytical Business Lead, Funds Management to oversee all aspects of our capital and investment fund operations, covering both internal company liquidity and HNI investment fund. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and financial governance—driving performance, accountability, and optimization across all fund portfolios.

As the custodian of the company's capital structure, you will ensure disciplined fund deployment, efficient cash flow management, and optimal yield generation across multiple business lines. You will also lead the design and administration of frameworks for HNI investments, ensuring transparency, compliance, and consistent returns aligned with regulatory standards and investor expectations.

The ideal candidate combines a deep understanding of funds management, treasury, and investment operations with the agility to leverage technology, analytics, and structured processes to deliver measurable results. You will work closely with Finance, Risk, Technology, and Executive Leadership to drive capital efficiency, operational rigor, and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Capital Oversight

Lead end-to-end management of the company's capital funds, lending portfolio, and partner-managed HNI investment funds.

Develop and implement fund flow and capital allocation strategies that balance liquidity, profitability, and risk.

Oversee liquidity management, ensuring adequate cash flow to support lending operations and investor obligations.

Drive capital planning and forecasting in collaboration with Finance and Strategy teams.

Support leadership in structuring new investment vehicles, fundraising, and partnership engagements.

1. HNI & Partner Fund Management

Oversee the fund structure and governance framework for the partner company's HNI fund, ensuring clear reporting, transparent performance tracking, and regulatory compliance.

Manage the lifecycle of HNI investments—onboarding, portfolio allocation, yield monitoring, and periodic reconciliations.

Coordinate investor relations activities, ensuring timely updates, statements, and performance insights.

Support the design of new investment products tailored to HNI and institutional investors.

1. Fund Operations & Platform Optimization

Lead automation of fund operations using the Loan Management System (LMS) or other fintech platforms.

Customize system configurations for real-time visibility of inflows, repayments, and investment performance.

Collaborate with Technology teams to enhance dashboards, automate reconciliations, and improve reporting efficiency.

Ensure seamless integration between fund operations platforms and accounting systems for accurate financial tracking.

1. Reconciliation, Reporting & Regulatory Compliance

Supervise all reconciliations across multiple bank accounts, internal ledgers, and LMS data.

Ensure strict adherence to CBN, SEC, NDIC, and internal audit regulations for both company and HNI funds.

Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly fund performance reports to executive leadership and investors.

Maintain transparent records of fund flows, portfolio performance, and liquidity movements.

1. Portfolio Performance & Investment Operations

Oversee daily investment operations, settlements, and yield calculations for both company and partner-managed funds.

Develop and maintain KPIs to monitor fund utilization, liquidity levels, yield optimization, and repayment performance.

Conduct financial analysis to assess fund performance, risk exposure, and capital adequacy.

Provide actionable insights to support credit pricing, investment diversification, and strategic fund allocation.

1. Process Excellence & Risk Management

Continuously assess and enhance internal control frameworks governing funds management.

Identify operational gaps and lead initiatives to improve accuracy, turnaround time, and efficiency.

Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for fund movement, reconciliations, and investment operations.

Partner with Risk and Compliance teams to mitigate liquidity, market, and operational risks.

1. Stakeholder Management & Leadership

Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Technology, Risk, and Business Development teams to align fund strategies with organizational goals.

Serve as the operational liaison between the company and partner organizations managing HNI or institutional investments.

Lead, mentor, and develop the funds management team to ensure excellence in execution and accountability.

Present fund health, performance trends, and liquidity reports to senior management and board committees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline (Master's or CFA certification is an advantage).

5–8 years of progressive experience in funds management, capital markets, treasury, or investment operations—preferably within fintech, asset management, or lending.

Strong understanding of capital structuring, liquidity management, and investment product operations.

Proven experience managing HNI or institutional investor portfolios.

Familiarity with Loan Management Systems (e.g., LoanDisk), treasury tools, and financial analytics platforms.

Excellent analytical, quantitative, and reporting skills with high attention to detail.

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Integrity, confidentiality, and a deep sense of fiduciary responsibility.

Why Join Us?

Lead a pivotal business function managing both company and partner capital funds.

Influence strategic investment and liquidity decisions at the executive level.

Work with a forward-thinking fintech brand redefining consumer lending and capital management in Nigeria.

Collaborate with innovative professionals passionate about financial inclusion, governance, and operational excellence.

Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and clear growth opportunities.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for financial innovation, fund governance, and delivering measurable impact through disciplined capital management, this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead at the highest level.