HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATE AT OBSIDIAN CAPITAL | HR RESOURCE ASSOCIATE JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Obsidian Capital is a Principal Investment firm established in 2014 with a focus on transforming African lives by creating companies that deliver sustained, long-term beneficial impact. The firm designs locally specialized, globally competitive, large-scale private-sector solutions to infrastructure challenges in middle Africa. Located in Lagos State, Nigeria, Obsidian Capital aims to transform the infrastructure landscape of middle Africa, particularly in renewable and sustainable power infrastructure.

Job Description:

We are seeking a seasoned Human Resource Associate to act as a strategic engine for our workforce. This role is designed for an HR professional who excels at the intersection of talent architecture and operational excellence. You will be responsible for the entire employee lifecycle—from headhunting top-tier talent to ensuring seamless payroll execution and driving high-impact engagement.

As a key partner to management, you will leverage HR analytics to refine our processes and ensure our organizational culture remains competitive and compliant. If you are a CIPM-certified professional with a mastery of the Apple productivity suite and a track record of managing high-performance teams, we invite you to lead our HR function.

Requirements:

1. Partnership Ecosystem & Lifecycle Management

• Strategic Alliances: Cultivate high-impact partnerships with Layer 1/Layer 2 protocols, dApps, and liquidity providers to enhance Trust Wallet’s utility and visibility.

• Deal Execution: Manage the end-to-end partnership lifecycle—from sophisticated outreach and complex multi-party negotiations to successful integration and long-term scaling.

• Network Advocacy: Act as the face of Trust Wallet within the global Web3 community, engaging with VCs, developer hubs, and protocols to cement our leadership position.

2. Strategic Intelligence & Growth Analytics

• Market Mapping: Conduct deep-dive competitive analyses of the Web3 landscape to identify white-space opportunities for user acquisition and product innovation.

• Data-Driven Strategy: Leverage rigorous impact analysis and performance metrics to optimize BD initiatives, ensuring every partnership delivers measurable ROI.

• Executive Advisory: Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to prioritize opportunities, providing insights on technological shifts, competitor moves, and regulatory landscapes.

3. Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence

• Product Synergy: Translate partner feedback into actionable product requirements, building compelling business cases for new features and developer-centric tools.

• Internal Collaboration: Work seamlessly with Marketing, Content, and DevRel teams to ensure partner success and promote Trust Wallet’s developer initiatives.

• Team Mentorship: Guide and scale the Business Development team, fostering a culture of high performance, scalability, and continuous professional growth.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Experience: 5–7 years of senior business development experience in Fintech, Cryptocurrency, or hyper-growth tech sectors.

• Track Record: Proven history of closing high-value, complex deals that resulted in significant user or revenue growth.

• Network: Established, high-level connections within the Web3 ecosystem (Protocols, dApps, VCs, and Exchanges).

Core Competencies

• Web3 Mastery: Deep technical and commercial understanding of blockchain trends, DeFi growth models, and the competitive wallet landscape.

• Strategic Communication: Exceptional negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex value propositions in high-stakes environments.

• Analytical Rigor: Advanced strategic thinking skills with a data-savvy approach to measuring marketing and operational metrics.

• Leadership: Ability to mentor teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: hrpartners.recruitments@gmail.com using the Job Posiiton as the subject of the mail.