BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE AT VALIENTE ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Valiente Asset Management Limited is registered and regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria. Securing Tomorrow, Today. At Valiente Asset Management Company (VAMCO), we are committed to securing your financial future tomorrow, today. With a focus on long-term success, we craft personalized strategies that align with your financial goal.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-performing Business Development Executive to drive growth for our Asset Management division in Lagos. In the competitive Nigerian financial landscape, success requires more than just sales; it requires a deep understanding of market dynamics, a sophisticated approach to relationship management, and an unwavering commitment to regulatory excellence.

Your primary objective will be to expand our Assets Under Management (AUM) by identifying and securing high-value opportunities across retail, corporate, and institutional sectors. If you have a proven track record of selling mutual funds and bespoke portfolio services while navigating the SEC regulatory environment, you are the talent we are looking for.

Requirements:

1. AUM Expansion & Strategic Sales

• Market Penetration: Identify and pursue new business leads to aggressively grow the firm’s AUM.

• Segment Strategy: Develop tailored acquisition strategies for High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs), corporate entities, and institutional investors.

• Investment Advocacy: Deliver expert sales pitches and technical presentations for mutual funds and portfolio management services, ensuring all communication aligns with SEC guidelines.

2. Relationship Stewardship & Financial Advisory

• Portfolio Consultation: Build and maintain deep-rooted relationships with clients by translating complex market performance into clear, goal-oriented updates.

• Bespoke Solutions: Conduct financial needs assessments to recommend investment vehicles that align with client risk appetites and long-term objectives.

• Retention Excellence: Provide proactive after-sales support, ensuring client inquiries are resolved with the professional rigor expected in investment banking.

3. Market Intelligence & Compliance Governance

• Regulatory Fidelity: Ensure every marketing initiative and client interaction adheres strictly to SEC regulations and internal risk policies.

• Market Monitoring: Stay ahead of financial market trends, competitor product launches, and macroeconomic shifts in the Nigerian economy.

• Insight-Driven Growth: Use market research to identify untapped distribution channels and provide the product team with insights for new investment vehicle development.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: 3–5 years of core business development or relationship management experience within Asset Management, Investment Banking, or Financial Services.

• Market Knowledge: Strong command of Nigerian financial markets, investment products, and the SEC regulatory landscape.

Core Competencies

• Sales Prowess: Proven ability to close high-value deals and manage complex sales cycles.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret market data and translate it into actionable investment advice for clients.

• Communication: Exceptional presentation and negotiation skills, comfortable engaging with C-suite executives and HNIs.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@thevaliente.com using the position as subject of email.