At Careers Verified, we go beyond narrowly defined client’s issues, we create opportunities for our clients, candidates, colleagues, collaborators, and the community. Through a network of diversified but highly complementary line of business, we help organizations find critical talent, access cutting-edge advice and get the innovative support they require to grow in a challenging market. We partner with businesses and organizations of varying size and structure across diverse sectors, such as Oil and Gas, Engineering, Finance, Telecom, FMCG, Legal, Technology, Healthcare, Travel and Aviation etc. to enhance business performance and to optimize for growth to achieve exceptional results. What sets us apart is the depth of our capabilities, creative problem solving approach and proven track record in our practice area combined with in-depth knowledge of the realities of the industries we serve.
We
are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Business Development Officer - Asset Management
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Description
- We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development
Officer – Asset Management to drive client acquisition, business growth,
and revenue generation for the company’s asset management and investment
products.
- The successful candidate will identify and develop new business
opportunities, build strong relationships with prospective and existing
clients, promote investment solutions, and achieve assigned business
development and revenue targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within the asset
management and investment sector.
- Prospect for high-net-worth individuals, corporate clients, SMEs,
institutions, and retail investors.
- Promote and sell asset management products, investment portfolios,
mutual funds, fixed-income products, and other approved investment
solutions.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective and
existing clients.
- Conduct client meetings, presentations, investment briefings, and
product demonstrations.
- Understand clients’ financial objectives, investment preferences,
and risk profiles and recommend appropriate products within approved
guidelines.
- Generate leads through networking, referrals, corporate
partnerships, industry events, digital channels, and direct prospecting.
- Prepare business proposals, presentations, quotations, and
investment-related sales materials.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline and ensure timely follow-up on
prospective clients.
- Meet or exceed assigned AUM, revenue, client acquisition, and sales
targets.
- Collaborate with investment, operations, compliance, and customer
service teams to ensure smooth client onboarding and service delivery.
- Monitor market developments, competitor activities, investment
trends, and emerging business opportunities.
- Prepare regular business development reports, sales forecasts, and
pipeline updates.
- Support client retention and identify opportunities for additional
investments and cross-selling.
- Ensure all client acquisition and sales activities comply with
applicable regulatory and company requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of prospects, client interactions,
opportunities, and conversions in the CRM or approved reporting system.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business
Administration, Marketing, Banking & Finance, or a related field.
- 1-2 years’ experience in business development, investment sales,
asset management, wealth management, banking, financial services, or a
related field.
- Proven track record in sales, client acquisition, or revenue
generation.
- Strong understanding of investment and financial products.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and
relationship-management skills.
- Strong business development and prospecting abilities.
- Ability to work with sales targets and performance metrics.
- Good analytical and financial reasoning skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/sales management tools.
- Professional certifications in finance, investment, or related
disciplines will be an advantage.
Core Competencies:
- Business Development & Sales
- Client Acquisition & Relationship Management
- Investment Product Knowledge
- Negotiation & Persuasion
- Financial Analysis
- Strategic Prospecting
- Market Research
- Presentation Skills
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Target Orientation
- Problem Solving
- Professional Ethics & Compliance.
Salary
N180,000
- N200,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
31st
December, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
