Business Development Officer (Loan and Investment) at Adventure Capital Group

Adventure Capital is a venture capital investor focused on accelerating entrepreneurial companies, with activity in consulting and Nigeria's FinTech sector. Known for its involvement in high-growth, early-stage businesses, the firm notably invested in the Nigerian mobility startup Gokada.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer (Loan and Investment)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are seeking a dynamic, target-driven, and results-oriented Business Development Officer to drive the growth of our Loans and Investment portfolio.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, acquiring clients, promoting loan and investment products, and building long-term customer relationships that contribute to the company's revenue and growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Client Acquisition:

• Identify, prospect, and onboard new loan and investment clients.
• Generate qualified leads through networking, referrals, field marketing, and strategic partnerships.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve assigned targets.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective customers.

Loan Portfolio Growth:

• Promote the company's loan products to SMEs
• Conduct preliminary assessments of loan applications and customer eligibility.
• Work closely with the Credit and Risk teams to facilitate loan processing and disbursement.
• Monitor client repayment performance and support collections where necessary.

Investment Mobilization:

• Market investment products and attract new investors.
• Educate clients on available investment opportunities, returns, risks, and terms.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing investors to encourage renewals and additional investments.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Provide timely responses to customer inquiries and resolve issues professionally.
• Conduct regular customer engagement activities to improve client retention and satisfaction.

Market Intelligence & Reporting:

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.
• Prepare periodic business development and sales performance reports.
• Provide insights and recommendations for product and market expansion.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Value of loans originated and disbursed.
• Investment funds mobilized.
• Number of new clients acquired.
• Portfolio quality and repayment performance.
• Revenue generated from business development activities.
• Client retention and relationship growth metrics.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Banking, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Loans, Investments, Microfinance, Fintech, Commercial Banking, or related sectors.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Experience in loan origination, investment mobilization, or financial services marketing is an added advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong sales, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Relationship management and customer service orientation.
• Financial analysis and basic credit assessment knowledge.
• Strong networking and prospecting skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CRM tools.

Application Closing Date
23rd July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: evelyn.olanrewaju@adventurecapital.com.ng using "Business Development Officer (Loan and Investment)" as the subject of the mail.