Investment and Deal Matchmaking Manager Job at Impact Investors Foundation

The Impact Investors Foundation (IIF), a non-profit organisation, was established in 2019 to accelerate the growth of the impact investment industry in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Investment and Deal Matchmaking Manager

Job Location: Lagos 

About the Role

• Do you have a passion for connecting businesses with investors?
• We are seeking a strategic manager to drive high-impact deal matchmaking while managing investment initiatives that strengthen Nigeria’s impact investing landscape.
• This senior leadership role combines fund mobilisation with enterprise-investor alignment, leading the design, implementation, and scaling of the Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF) alongside delivering exceptional matchmaking experiences.
• The ideal candidate will curate robust deal pipelines, foster strong investor relationships, and catalyse investments across key sectors such as education, health, climate, and financial inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong pool of investors and investment-ready enterprises.
• Design and execute quarterly deal rooms, pitch sessions, and investor roadshows.
• Curate matchmaking strategies that align investor goals with enterprise needs.
• Drive post-event engagement to increase deal conversion rates.
• Develop and manage stakeholder engagement strategies with entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem actors.
• Support the Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF) through targeted capital mobilisation efforts.
• Facilitate partnerships with DFIs, private investors, and institutional funders.
• Contribute to fundraising and technical assistance strategies that sustain IIF’s operations.

Who We’re Looking For

• A Master’s Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience, with strong exposure to investment or financial services and at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to design and deliver matchmaking or investor engagement events.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in deal structuring, investor relations, and business advisory is a plus.

Method of Aplication
Interested and qualified candidates should send their up-to-date Resumes to: hr@impactinvestorsfoundation.org using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.