Chief Capital Investment Officer Victoria Island

Open Access Consulting is a professional services firm dedicated to delivering strategic solutions in human capital development, expatriate and immigration services, recruitment, background check services, value-added consulting, and outsourcing services. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Capital Investment Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time About the Role

We seek a commercially astute, strategically minded, and results-driven Managing Director, Capital Investment to lead and grow the Group’s capital investment business. The successful candidate will drive investment origination and business development, proactively source and mobilise capital from high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), institutional investors, financial institutions, and other credible funding sources, and establish strategic partnerships to support approved investment opportunities. The role requires strong commercial judgement, market intelligence, and the ability to build a sustainable investment business that delivers measurable financial returns. The Managing Director will lead the identification, evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and execution of viable investment opportunities, supported by robust financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, and risk assessment. The role also covers portfolio performance monitoring, capital allocation, financial planning, value creation, exit strategies, regulatory compliance, and investment risk management. The successful candidate will build a high-performing team, develop strategic stakeholder relationships, and provide actionable insights to support sound investment decisions and sustainable business growth.

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Investment Management, or a related discipline from a recognised institution. Advanced Qualification: A Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Investment Management, or a related field is strongly preferred. Professional Certification: At least one relevant professional qualification, such as CFA, ACA, ACCA, CISI, FRM, or another recognised certification in investment management, corporate finance, financial markets, or risk management. CFA is highly desirable. Professional Experience: 10–15 years of relevant experience in investment management, corporate finance, private equity, asset management, investment banking, securities, treasury, or related financial services. Leadership Experience: At least five years in senior leadership or investment decision-making roles, with proven responsibility for investment strategy, business development, transaction execution, portfolio management, or financial performance. Demonstrable Achievements: Evidence of successful investment origination, capital mobilisation, transaction structuring, portfolio improvement, profitable investments, or other measurable business outcomes. Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Nigerian business environment and applicable regulatory frameworks. Experience in a holding company, diversified investment group, private equity firm, asset management company, or exposure to international investment markets will be an advantage.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate strategic and commercial acumen, strong financial analysis and valuation skills, business development capabilities, sound investment judgement, leadership, negotiation, and excellent Board-level communication skills. Integrity, confidentiality, governance, risk awareness, and results orientation are essential. Performance will be assessed against approved business growth and profitability targets, quality and conversion of investment opportunities, successful capital mobilisation, risk-adjusted returns, portfolio performance, capital deployment efficiency, regulatory compliance, reporting quality, strategic partnerships, and team effectiveness.

30th November, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome qualified candidates who demonstrate the competence, integrity, and leadership required to deliver sustainable investment performance and long-term value. Join us to shape investment strategy, unlock opportunities, mobilise capital, and create enduring value.