Investor Relations & Communications Executive at Verod Capital Management Limited

Verod Capital (the “Firm” or “Verod”), founded in 2008, is a leading West African private equity firm that focuses on high-growth businesses in Anglophone West Africa, particularly Nigeria and Ghana. The firm invests in a range of industries including consumer products and services, education, agriculture, financial and business services with investments ranging from $10 million and $25 million. Our competitive edge arises from our unique approach of sourcing opportunities through proprietary research and a deep local network as well as offering hands-on support to partner (portfolio) companies to ensure sustainable and responsible value creation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Investor Relations & Communications Executive

Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full Time
Experience: Mid-level

Description 

• This is an opportunity for a candidate with strong experience across both internal and external communications to join a fast-growing emerging markets investment firm.
• The role will require a concise yet engaging approach to delivering messages to multiple stakeholders.
• She/he is a strategic thinker with strong attention to detail, with a track record of media planning, copywriting, content management and ability to forge relationships across a diverse team.
• She/he will work with third-party media outlets to connect with potential customers, investors, and other stakeholders. 
• The successful candidate will be a results-driven and accountable individual, adept at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• The role will focus on developing and delivering an engaging stakeholder communications plan, including investor, portfolio companies, and client communications, marketing communications and media relations.
• This person must be a strong collaborator, and able to drive the Verod values.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of IR & Comms to ensure the implementation of a strong global communications plan, budget and strategy for execution
• Be a strong consultant to the Management team and support business leaders across our portfolio for communications needs
• Manage and co-produce website, newsletters, and story coverages about partner companies
• Support the ExCo and other Management Team/Colleagues with preparation and participation in conferences, panels, business publications other external representations of the firm
• Responsible for all internal and external communications regarding the Verod Foundation and partner events
• Support portfolio companies with communications as the need arises
• Lead on appropriate positioning of the firm as part of the communication strategy and content, ensuring consistency and ‘one voice’ across internal and external communications
• Develop social media presence and strategy for execution across various media platforms such as the company Website, LinkedIn and Twitter
• Write thought pieces to position the firm as a thought leader in the space

Key Experience

• University Degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or English
• At least 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience 
• Excellent copywriting skills. Able to write text for diverse media outlets, examples of published text necessary
• Ability to collaborate with the Head, Investor Relations, aligning around a shared vision for the firm and shaping the communication strategy in support of the Fund’s and Partner Companies
• Experience in creating thought leadership content across various sectors, particularly in the tech space
• Must be creative, agile and adept in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders and leverage multiple resources to meet the firm’s objectives
• Evidence of ability to manage external consultants/agencies to execute on a strategy and deliver timely high-quality projects
• Knowledge of PE or VC Investing is preferred but not essential
• External communications experience to include experience in raising brand profile, eg. through elevated social media presence, website redesign management across multiple platforms
• Basic and working knowledge of technical tools for basic creative design work (e.g. InDesign, Photoshop), social media management and marketing, and website content management

Personal Attributes

• A self-starter with relationship-building, influencing and leadership skills
• Logical thinking and analytical mindset
• Able to work collaboratively with peers and colleagues at all levels to execute and deliver or exceed expectations/targets
• A strong and clear communicator who can effectively engage with various levels of stakeholders
• Adaptable working style cognizant of situational requirements
• Exceptional integrity and work-ethic seek to embed this in all relationships
• Sets and drives an exceptional standard of practices for self and the business
• Aligned with Verod values - delivering value, impact & excellence
• A creative but strategic thinker who holds expertise in balancing both aspects 
• Resilient yet flexible approach is able to encompass multiple competing demands with proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and maintain a single version of communication to all

How to Apply
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