Job title: Senior Associate Strategic Growth
Company: CareerBuddy
Job description: Job Description:Are you a vibrant, and goal-driven professional looking to accelerate growth and make a meaningful impact? As a Senior Associate of Strategic Growth, you’ll play a role in scaling investments, driving partnerships, and unlocking opportunities across markets. This fast-paced, high-impact position demands analytical prowess, creativity, and a results-driven mindset to propel the organization to new heights.Who are we searching for?
- You’re a self-starter with at least 2 years of experience in investment banking and a passion for delivering results.
- You’re highly analytical with strong financial modeling and presentation skills.
- You’re ambitious and adept at identifying opportunities, building partnerships, and closing deals.
- You’re commercially savvy with a solid understanding of local and international financial market products.
- You’re an excellent communicator with proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
- You’re adaptable, entrepreneurial, and thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments.
- You’re well-versed in market forecasting and have a strong track record in investment strategies.
Your responsibilities
- You will assist in analyzing industry trends, expansion opportunities, partnerships, and competitive threats.
- You will support the design and execution of experiments to catalyze growth.
- You will develop financial models and assess the ROI of business strategies.
- You will prepare proposals and secure partnerships with top brands, governments, SMEs, and strategic partners.
- You will implement go-to-market strategies for business deals and partnerships.
- You will contribute to the development and monitoring of the RTM metrics dashboard.
- You will conduct financial analyses to measure the effectiveness of market strategies.
- You will generate and qualify new enterprise opportunities for the company.
- You will work closely with senior leadership and external consultants to enhance the organization’s brand.
- You will support special projects, including new market expansions, product launches, and mergers/acquisitions.
- You will act as a trusted partner to the business, influencing strategic decisions.
- You will ensure underperforming projects are turned around, achieving 100% of set performance targets.
To be considered, you should have…
- At least 2 years of investment banking experience.
- An advanced degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional finance qualifications or in-view certifications such as CPA, CFA, ACCA, or equivalent (preferred).
- A strong network with institutional investors and a proven track record in investments.
- Excellent analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- A global perspective with experience working in diverse markets and high-impact settings.
- Passion for data-driven decision-making using KPIs and metrics.
Why this role matters…This role is crucial to driving strategic growth, securing key partnerships, and enabling the organization to expand its footprint in new markets. Your contributions will directly impact the organization’s success and long-term sustainability.Challenges you may face in this role…
- Navigating the complexities of diverse market environments and regulatory frameworks.
- Balancing competing priorities while meeting ambitious growth targets.
- Innovating in a competitive and fast-paced industry with rapidly changing dynamics.
The goodies…
- Competitive pay and benefits.
- Premium health insurance coverage.
- Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid working model.
- Consistent opportunities for learning and development.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
Location and travel:This role is based in Lagos Nigeria, with 25% travel required to operating countries.
Expected salary:
Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Thu, 08 May 2025 03:07:51 GMT