Business Development Officer

As a Business Development Manager in the field of fund management and investment banking, your primary responsibility is to drive business growth and expand market presence within the finance sector. The Business Development Manager (BDM) is a key contributor to the growth and profitability of BRB Financial Advisory Limited by identifying, qualifying, and securing new client relationships within the financial advisory, asset management, and capital market sectors. This role requires a strong understanding of market trends, financial products, and client needs, coupled with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning

Lead the development and execution of BRB Capital's financial strategy in alignment with its business objectives.
Oversee long-term financial planning, forecasting, and capital allocation across all business units.
Provide strategic financial counsel to the CEO and Board of Directors.
Support innovation in product and project development based on evolving market trends.

Capital Markets & Deal Execution

Spearhead the structuring and execution of capital market transactions, including IPOs, bonds, commercial papers, and other instruments.
Manage relationships with regulatory bodies (SEC, NGX, FMDQ), issuing houses, and other market stakeholders.
Oversee asset maintenance and coordination of forex bid purchases with CBN and banking partners.
Provide financial leadership in mergers, acquisitions, and fundraising activities.

Business Development & Product Marketing

Collaborate with the Business Development team to shape strategic go-to-market initiatives.
Support the promotion of company products including investment, savings, loan products, and treasury instruments.
Align brand and product positioning with overarching financial goals.

Financial Operations & Reporting

Direct accounting, budgeting, treasury, and tax operations to ensure efficiency and compliance.
Oversee the preparation of daily/weekly financial reports, monthly management accounts, and performance dashboards.
Lead the reconciliation of key accounts, review InfoWave postings and ensure authorisation protocols.
Ensure timely submission of statutory filings and regulatory reports.
Supervise both internal and external audit processes.

Risk Management & Compliance

Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks across the organization.
Uphold best-in-class corporate governance practices.
Ensure full compliance with Nigerian and international financial regulations (e.g., SEC, CBN, IFRS, FIRS).

Liquidity & Fund Management

Manage the firm's liquidity profile, optimize capital structure, and ensure efficient deployment of funds.
Monitor working capital and collaborate with internal stakeholders to align investment performance with strategy.

Strategic Leadership

Champion cross-functional collaboration and foster a high-performance finance team.
Partner with business leaders to drive profitability, cost optimization, and sustainable growth.
Lead strategic initiatives, new product launches, and corporate development efforts.

Stakeholder Engagement

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with regulators, investors, analysts, and financial institutions.
Represent BRB Capital at industry conferences, board meetings, and investor briefings, championing the firm's financial vision and reputation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
A master's degree (MBA or equivalent) and professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CFA) are strongly preferred.
A SEC-sponsored individual is highly preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance role in investment banking, corporate finance, or capital markets.
Demonstrated experience managing IPOs, commercial paper issuance, and other capital markets transactions.
In-depth understanding of the Nigerian financial system, global capital markets, relevant regulatory bodies, and international regulations as required.
Strong financial modeling capabilities, strategic planning, and risk management skills.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Attributes

Entrepreneurial spirit and strategic vision.
Strong relationships within the Nigerian and Pan-African financial ecosystem.
High personal integrity and commitment to corporate governance and ethics.