Investment Sales Lead

About Sapphire Virtual Networks Limited

Sapphire Virtual Networks Limited is a fast-growing Nigerian digital financing company dedicated to

democratizing access to capital through innovative lending and investment solutions. Leveraging

proprietary technology and alternative data, we provide inclusive credit access to individuals and

MSMEs, while offering compelling fixed-income investment opportunities to both retail and institutional

investors. As we scale operations and deepen our capital base, we are expanding our investment team

with a key leadership role in investor relationship management, fundraising, and investment sales.

Job Overview

We are seeking a seasoned and well-connected
Investment Sales Manager

with a strong background

in wealth management, private banking, or investment product sales within a financial institution. The

successful candidate will lead investor outreach and relationship management efforts while supporting

the operational execution of client investment transactions.

This high-impact role will be instrumental in driving demand generation, managing the full investor

lifecycle, and executing private debt fundraising activities with high-net-worth individuals (HNIs),

corporates, family offices, and institutional investors across Nigeria and West Africa.

You will work at the intersection of sales, capital markets, and operations to deliver a seamless investor

experience—from onboarding through transaction closure and retention.

Responsibilities

Primary Duties

Investor Acquisition & Relationship Management

● Source, engage, and onboard high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), corporate

investors, wealth managers, and institutional clients.

● Leverage your personal and professional network to generate and qualify

investor leads across the retail and quasi-institutional segments.

● Build and maintain trust-based, long-term investor relationships through

tailored investment conversations, product education, and consistent

follow-up.

● Segment investor profiles and develop customized investment proposals

aligned with individual risk appetite and return expectations.

Demand Generation & Fundraising Execution

● Drive investor demand for private placement and structured fixed-income

investment products.

● Lead investor presentations, pitch meetings, and product distribution

activities.

● Support the design and execution of private note offerings—including

drafting of term sheets, investor decks, and compliance documentation.

● Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely handling of investor

queries, transactions, and fund disbursements.

Product Structuring & Market Positioning

● Provide feedback on investor preferences to guide the structuring of

competitive investment products.

● Analyze market trends and competitor offerings to refine product

positioning.

● Liaise with the credit team to align fundraising volumes with loan

disbursement plans and capital utilization goals.

Compliance, Reporting & Governance● Ensure full compliance with SEC and CBN regulations, as well as internal

governance policies related to private placements.

● Maintain organized and up-to-date investor documentation in CRM tools

and investor data rooms.

● Provide regular reports on fundraising progress, investor performance

metrics, and pipeline updates for executive leadership.

Qualifications

● Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a

related field.

● Advanced degrees or certifications such as MBA, Master's in

Finance/Investment/Accounting/Marketing/Economics, ACCA, ACA, or

certifications in Finance, Marketing, or Public Relations are highly desirable.

● 7–10 years of relevant experience in wealth management, investment

product sales, private banking, or capital markets within a financial

institution or fintech platform.

● Demonstrated success in raising capital through structured investment

products and managing investor portfolios.

● Familiarity with private debt, fixed-income instruments, structured notes, or

alternative yield products.

● Solid understanding of investor behavior, product design, and capital

markets in emerging economies.

Preferred

● Prior work in digital finance, fintech lending, or alternative investment

platforms (especially within Nigeria or Sub-Saharan Africa).

● Strong knowledge of Nigerian SEC rules on private placements, investment

notes, and related financial instruments.

● Familiarity with CRM systems, investor onboarding platforms, and

compliance tools.

● Experience coordinating multi-investor deals or syndicate investment

rounds.

Skills

● Strong network of HNIs and corporate investors with proven ability to

generate deal flow