About the Role
VFD Group is an innovative alternative financial services holding company transforming Nigeria's financial sector. We are currently looking for a dynamic Relationship Manager to support the growth of our OTC Market, Private Capital Market, and Commercial Paper business units through strategic client acquisition and exceptional relationship management.
Key Responsibilities- Identify, prospect, and onboard eligible issuers, investors, brokers, and financial institutions across target business units.
- Collaborate with unit heads to execute effective business development and market growth strategies.
- Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with existing and prospective market participants.
- Identify capital-raising opportunities, eligible securities, commercial paper issuances, and secondary-market trading prospects.
- Coordinate client onboarding and documentation seamlessly with internal legal, compliance, and operations teams.
- Monitor market developments and competitor activities to spot new business growth opportunities.
- Prepare periodic reports on prospect pipelines, engagement progress, and transaction metrics while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- 4 to 7 years of proven experience in relationship management, corporate banking, capital markets, or financial services.
- Solid understanding of securities markets, corporate finance, and investment products.
- Demonstrated track record of engaging institutional clients and driving revenue growth.
- Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and CRM software.
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development in a fast-growing financial institution.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment in the heart of Lagos.