Country Manager at BFA Nigeria

BFA is a global consulting firm leveraging finance and technology to innovate solutions for a sustainable and equitable world where people have agency over their future and their most pressing challenges are pro-actively addressed in a timely manner.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Country Manager

Location: Lagos   
Job Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Start Date: September/October 2019

About the position

• Are you seeking a client-facing role with the challenge of representing BFA and the Catalyst Fund in Nigeria?  Are you looking to support cutting-edge innovators building inclusive fintech solutions and help them scale? Are you a people person who thrives at setting up key partnerships and adept at managing relationships? 
• Do you seek to play a role in a company that has an impact on creating a more sustainable and equitable world? If the answer is yes, this role is for you.
• We are looking for an exceptional leader with a strong commitment to supporting tech-enabled early-stage entrepreneurs in creating a lasting impact in Nigeria. Reporting to the Catalyst Fund’s Program Director, the Country Manager will be responsible for executing Catalyst Fund’s strategy in Nigeria, help source and assess startups in the country, develop venture building projects to support the companies and build community, develop key partnerships with investors, banks, accelerators and other local actors in the fintech ecoystem and represent Catalyst Fund in local and regional events.
  

Key Responsibilities
The Country Manager's responsibilities will focus on these three core areas, which are likely to develop and evolve over time.

Local Partnerships:

• Contribute to setting up key partnerships with investors, banks and other accelerators in Nigeria
• Contribute to determining investment strategies appropriate to the local context in the market
• Recruit and service regional members for the Circle of Investors
• Recruit and service members of the local Circle of Bankers
• Connect to the local Regulator to support the fintech symposia and bootcamps
• Work with a local university to set internships for local students and the startups
• Set up and manage the relationships with local Accelerators/Incubators and other key players in the local ecosystem

Startup Support:

• Support the due diligence and selection of Nigerian fintech startups
• Support the venture building projects with local startups on issues varying from product management, value proposition design, customer insights, business model, fundraising etc.
• Build community among the companies in Nigeria, while also coordinating with other country managers and the overall Catalyst Fund team

Learning & Influence:

• Author briefs, blogs or reports on fintech market trends and share insights as part of Catalyst Fund’s learning and comms strategy
• Lead the organization of local events for investors, bankers, and startups, with support from the global events team
• Support dissemination activities in the country through local media/PR

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in entrepreneurship, venture capital, corporate innovation, or consulting
• Knowledge of fintech sector and financial inclusion in Nigeria and SSA, and the key players in the region
• Experience managing a venture fund, accelerator or other initiative working with startups  in emerging markets is preferred
• Excellent networking skills
• Experience mentoring and advising startups on product design, business strategy, and product development in emerging market contexts preferred
• Self-starter and team player with lots of energy to juggle multiple responsibilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with a distributed team across several countries and to represent Catalyst Fund with local partners
• Strong organizational and management skills, excellent punctuality and professionalism.

Remuneration

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Application Closing Date
13th September, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Your application should include the following: Cover Letter, your CV, and Salary expectations.
• Only shortlisted candidates who provide the required information will be contacted for follow-up.
• BFA will not sponsor for work permits.
• BFA will not pay for relocation expenses.