Head, Marketing Communications & Investor Relations

The main purpose of this role is to provide support and thought leadership across communication platforms and local partners to protect and enhance the reputation of all Bank alongside its business partner, removing potential barriers and building essential support to ensure an enabling environment in which the business can operate and grow.

Lead and support all aspects of communication in the Nigerian market, focusing on a wide variety of key audiences including media, government, business/industry, partners and internal functions (marketing,customer and sales teams).

Lead end-to-end process of organizing and managing capital raising processes, preparation of marketing and due diligence materials, addressing questions from investors, organizing meetings and roadshows, as well as negotiations and fund documentation preparations.

Developing and executing communications and public relations strategies, while maintaining positive relationships with key media and other influential stakeholders. This includes: planning, developing and managing the implementation of the strategy in the Nigerian context.

Participate in strategic planning with senior management to set financial goals, as well as the company s strategic agenda. Effectively articulate the investment philosophy and strategy to potential and existing investors.

Drive and manage the institutional investment process. Participate in investment, valuation and risk management processes.

Develop and manage end-to-end influencer campaigns including framing the campaign strategy, curating talent, negotiating rates, managing contract development, influencer relations, and reporting.

Work with the in-house marketing department of an organization and external consultants to support during different projects and ensure delivery in terms of timelines and goals

Work to grow brand awareness and maintaining our brand values both internally and externally. Assist the Leadership team with strategic decisions and business initiatives associated with fundraising, marketing, and investor relations.

Build a network of institutional investor relationships as a foundation for future capital raises. Lead investor due diligence, subscription, and closing.

Develop and manage communication protocols for all boarded investors, including distribution of periodic performance updates and financial information.

Maintain and update information on existing investors, including contact information, investor activity, and portfolio construction planning, and communicate this information internally;

Manage certain levels of investor communication such as transaction announcements (new deals, add-ons, exits);

Requirements

Requirements

Experience in Investor Relations Role:

A minimum of a Bachelor s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field

Experience in a similar position with leadership responsibilities and the ability to demonstrate a portfolio

Proven experience managing target audience content

Strong Knowledge of Communication Strategy, Practices and Techniques Competency Functional/Technical: Ability to identify and clearly communicate key messages to a variety of audiences

Ability to leverage established network and relevant contacts, where necessary

Excellent presentation skills, communication skills oral and written

Demonstrated skills in full utilization of social media including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram with strong knowledge and understanding of current trends

Substantial experience writing and editing; online, offline, internal, and external Ability to negotiate, persuade and influence others

Proofreading skills and an excellent eye for detail, Quality with the ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines

Ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders, proficiency with Microsoft Office, Acrobat, Adobe and InDesign, and an understanding of website content management systems

Organized approach to work, and proven ability to produce detailed and accurate work to tight deadlines and to budget Leadership

Creative thinking Supervisory skill Problem-solving and decision-making skills