Head of Business Development at Kaplo Africa

Kaplo is Africa's most innovative Human Resource & Business Support Solutions provider, serving clients with cutting-edge business advisory and human capital solutions across diverse sectors of the African economy.

At Kaplo, we have proven expertise in business advisory and human resource capabilities targeted at productivity, profitability, sustainability, transformation and overall growth of your business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Business Development

Location: Lagos

Role Summary

• Drive the firm’s growth strategy by identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and expanding market presence.
• Requires deep knowledge of financial markets, strong networking skills, and the ability to develop innovative solutions for clients.

Key Responsibilities
Business Growth & Strategy:

• Develop and implement strategies to acquire new clients and grow assets under management (AUM).
• Identify and pursue new market segments and partnership opportunities.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional and high-net-worth clients.
• Deliver tailored investment solutions to meet client needs.

Product Development:

• Collaborate with investment teams to design and market new financial products.
• Ensure products align with regulatory requirements and client objectives.

Market Intelligence:

• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes.
• Provide insights to inform strategic decisions.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor the business development team.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on results and client satisfaction.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field (MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 7 years’ experience in business development within asset management, investment banking, or financial services.
• Track Record: Proven track record of client acquisition and revenue growth.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of Nigerian capital markets and SEC regulations.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Salary
N1,200,000 Monthly (with performance-based bonuses and other benefits).

Application Closing Date
5th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Portfolio and CV to: kaploafrica@gmail.com using “Head of Business Development” as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.