Business Development Manager - Advisory

About this role

Sage Grey Finance Limited is a Nigerian finance services company licensed by the CBN and offering lending, fund management and advisory services. The role is a full-time Business Development Manager - Advisory based in Lagos, focused on originating bankable transactions, building client relationships and expanding the deal pipeline to drive revenue growth. The BDM will identify opportunities across sectors, engage with corporates, financial institutions and government-related entities, and support transaction execution. The position requires developing strategic partnerships and maintaining market intelligence to inform business expansion. The company seeks someone with strong commercial acumen,867 excellent communication and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with 5–8 years of relevant experience.

What you would do

• Lead business development efforts to increase transaction volumes and company revenue
• Identify opportunities for advisory, capital raising, project finance, debt syndication, M&A and related mandates
• Source viable transactions and projects for the company
• Maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients, projects and transactions
• Source opportunities across sectors such as infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, oil and gas, telecoms, technology, real estate, agribusiness and financial services
• Initiate and maintain relationships with corporates, project sponsors, financial institutions, investors, government agencies, DFIs and strategic partners
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Engage with key market participants through meetings, presentations and negotiations
• Represent the company at industry events and develop strategic alliances with banks, DFIs, private equity firms, law firms and consultants
• Prepare periodic business development reports and pipeline updates and track KPIs

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Banking & Finance or related fields
• 5–8 years of experience in business development, investment banking, corporate finance, financial advisory or project finance
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify opportunities
• Proven experience in transaction origination and client relationship management
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Strong network within corporate, banking, investment and business communities
• Ability to work independently and under pressure

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