Investor Relations Manager

Job Title: Investor Relations Manager

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a seasoned and well-connected Investor Relations Manager with a strong background in wealth management, private banking, or investment product sales within a financial institution.

The ideal candidate will lead investor outreach, fundraising strategy, and relationship management, driving the company's mission to expand access to private debt and fixed-income investment opportunities across Nigeria and West Africa.

You will operate at the intersection of sales, capital markets, and operations to deliver a seamless investor experience — from acquisition and onboarding to transaction closure and retention.

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Responsibilities

1. Investor Acquisition & Relationship Management

• Source, engage, and onboard high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), corporate investors, wealth managers, and institutional clients.

• Leverage existing networks to generate and qualify investor leads across retail and institutional segments.

• Build and maintain trust-based, long-term relationships through tailored investment discussions, education, and consistent follow-up.

• Segment investors and craft customized proposals aligned with their risk appetite, liquidity profile, and return expectations.

1. Demand Generation & Fundraising Execution

• Drive investor demand for private placement and structured fixed-income products.

• Lead pitch meetings, presentations, and roadshows to secure investor commitments.

• Support the design and execution of private note offerings including term sheets, investor decks, and compliance documentation.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely investor query resolution, fund disbursement, and compliance adherence.

1. Product Structuring & Market Positioning

• Provide insights on investor preferences to guide product structuring and pricing.

• Monitor market trends and competitor products to enhance Sapphire's market positioning.

• Liaise with the credit and finance teams to align fundraising volumes with disbursement goals and liquidity management.

1. Compliance, Reporting & Governance

• Ensure strict compliance with SEC and CBN regulations governing private placements.

• Maintain accurate investor records within CRM tools and data rooms.

• Prepare and submit regular reports on fundraising progress, investor engagement, and portfolio performance to executive leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.

• Preferred: MBA, MSc (Finance, Investment, or Economics), ACCA, ACA, or similar certifications.

• 7–10 years' experience in wealth management, investment sales, private banking, or capital markets.

• Proven track record of raising capital via structured products or private placements.

• Strong understanding of fixed-income, private debt, and structured note products.

• Demonstrated success in managing HNIs and institutional investor portfolios.

• Familiarity with digital investment platforms or fintech lending ecosystems.

• In-depth understanding of SEC and CBN guidelines on investment products and private notes.

• Experience using CRM systems and managing multi-investor deals or syndicates.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with executive presence.

• Proven ability to build rapport and close deals with C-suite and HNI investors.

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and commercially astute.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

• High emotional intelligence and persuasive negotiation style.

• Goal-driven, self-motivated, and resilient under pressure.

To apply, please send your CV to with your salary expectation, notice period, and a short note on why you would be a good fit.