Investment Officer at Paradigm Finance Limited

Paradigm Finance is committed to providing Financial solutions with flexibility and speed of delivery to both individuals and corporates in a manner phenomenally uncommon to traditional financial institutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Investment Officer
Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid work model)

Key Responsibilities

• Secure investments that promote the financial interests of the organization.
• Manage portfolio projects, and building client relationships.
• Evaluate structure, negotiate, and close new transactions, portfolio restructurings, rescheduling, capital increases etc.
• Participate in negotiations; use negotiation skills to overcome impasses and finalize negotiations in straightforward transactions.
• Works with PFL management and board to develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, businesses and investment clubs/institutions to further develop the sector and to develop specific investment opportunities.
• Develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities.
• Develop innovative and appropriate financial structures for straightforward transactions

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (Added degree / certification will be an advantage)
• At least 2 - 3 years experience in finance with a proven track-record of sourcing, structuring and closing investments
• Ability to interact directly and independently with potential clients, of financial and technical partners
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in other languages is a plus
• Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of relevant industry sector trends, experience in emerging markets is a plus
• Strong financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments (debt). Business development and client relationship skills.

Salary
N2,500,000 - N3,600,000 Annually.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: info@paradigmfinance.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline  22nd January, 2022.