Job Openings at Lotus Capital Limited

Lotus Capital Limited is a full-service ethical investment management company specializing in Asset Management, Private Wealth Management, and Financial Advisory services. Lotus Capital is a pioneer in non-interest finance in Nigeria and duly registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) as Fund Managers.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Credit Marketer

Job Location: Lagos

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Origination of Asset Backed and Trade Transactions
• Marketing – Identify and cultivate Corporate Clients in various sectors including Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Telecommunication, Agriculture amongst others
• Manage client relationships and ensure service excellence
• Achieve the budgeted income target from transactions
• Other duties assigned

Job Scope & Accountabilities

• Responsible for the growth of Asset Backed and Trade Transaction Portfolio
• Prepare and deliver presentations to prospective clients on product offering
• Excellent relationship management and customer service
• Achieve allocated budget income and transaction volumes as advised
• Prepare detailed information memorandum and credit analysis on prospective clients
• Ensure all required client documentation are duly collected as required
• Liaise with other departments to ensure smooth approval process of transactions within agreed turnaround times
• Responsible for income generation from transactions
• Provide weekly reports to the Departmental Head on activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in financial services credit marketing role
• An MBA or Masters’ degree would be an advantage/

Competences & Skills:

• Experienced in credit creation and analysis
• Good understanding of macroeconomic indices
• Good interpersonal and analytical skills
• Good Presentation skills (PowerPoint, Excel)
• Good Communication skills (written and spoken)
• Good understanding of marketing and customer service delivery

Application Closing Date: 31st August, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@lotuscapitallimited.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

2.) Business Development Executive

Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Department: Business Development

Job Objectives

• The candidate shall be responsible for growing the company’s funds under management and effectively managing client relationships.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Build a portfolio through deposit mobilization activities
• Grow mid to high end clientele base
• Generate deposits from medium to large organizations
• Consultative sales and direct marketing
• Lead generation and conversion
• Prepare accurate and timely periodic reports
• Perform all activities necessary to achieve set targets
• Understanding of essential economic indices and implications
• Cross selling of products
• Effective relationship management
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Co-ordinate or participate in company marketing activities
• Facilitate financial intelligence programs for clients and prospects
• Adhere to industry code of conduct, regulations and SEC rules

Educational Qualification

• Candidates should possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
• Islamic Finance knowledge would be an added advantage

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of post NYSC experience in a marketing and deposit generation role
• Experience with successfully building a deposit portfolio

Key Competency Requirements:

• Interpersonal skills
• Networking skills
• Knowledge of the capital market and products
• Financial intelligence knowledge
• Communication and presentation skills
• Report writing skills
• Negotiation skills
• Adept at public speaking
• Organizational and planning skills
• High standards of ethics and integrity

Application Closing Date: 31st August, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@lotuscapitallimited.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

3.) Business Development Officer

Job Location: Kano
Department: Business Development

Job Objectives

• The candidate shall be responsible for growing the company’s funds under management and effectively managing client relationships.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Build a portfolio through deposit mobilization activities
• Grow mid to high end clientele base
• Generate deposits from medium to large organizations
• Co-ordinate or participate in company marketing activities
• Lead generation and conversion
• Prepare accurate and timely periodic reports
• Perform all activities necessary to achieve set targets
• Consultative sales and direct marketing
• Cross selling of products
• Effective relationship management
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Understanding of essential economic indices and implications
• Facilitate financial intelligence programs for clients and prospects
• Adhere to industry code of conduct, regulations and SEC rules

Educational Qualification

• Candidates should possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
• Islamic Finance knowledge would be an added advantage

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of post NYSC experience in a marketing and deposit generation role
• Experience with successfully building a deposit portfolio

Key Competency Requirements:

• Interpersonal skills
• Networking skills
• Report writing skills
• Negotiation skills
• Adept at public speaking
• Knowledge of the capital market and products
• Financial intelligence knowledge
• Communication and presentation skills
• Organizational and planning skills
• High standards of ethics and integrity

Application Closing Date: 31st August, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@lotuscapitallimited.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

4.) Finance Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Functions and Responsibilities
Team Lead:

• Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Financial Control Unit;
• Act as the main point of contact with the company’s auditors and tax consultants;

Financial Strategy, Reporting, and Control:

• Adequate and timely financial, Treasury, MPR, Investment Committee, and Management and Board reports;
• Using Power Business Intelligence technology, prepare and present financial and statistical reports for Management use;
• Ensure adequate financial control and compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards;
• Establish a financial strategy to support the implementation of the company’s objectives;

Filing of returns:

• Prompt and accurate filing of weekly, monthly, and quarterly returns to SEC, NSE, trustees, and NFIU;

Treasury Management:

• Ensure that all company funds are efficiently invested;

Fund Accounting Operations:

• Ensure all fund accounting operations are properly managed and the reports are accurate and timely submitted to all the stakeholders

Budget:

• Prepare annual and other supplementary budgets;
• Generate input for the annual financial plan and budget of the company;

Cost Control:

• Supervise expenditure and cost control;

Others:

• Analyze and interpret financial data and recommend changes to improve systems and financial performance;
• Work with CFO to generate income to accomplish the company’s short-term long-term vision
• Optimisation of Power Business Intelligence tools.

Key Performance Goals

• Error-free reports;
• Management accounts due two days after month end;
• Treasury reports every Monday;
• Enforce Service Level Agreements;
• Audited accounts for the company and funds ready within 30 days of year-end;
• Investment Committee Report ready by close of business on Friday;
• Bi-annual client reports ready within two weeks of the period end;
• Zero penalties from regulators;
• All reports are to be filed as and when due;
• Automation of processes.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an HND / B.Sc. Degree with relevant work experience.

Competencies and Skills:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good leadership and problem-solving skills
• High standards of ethics and integrity;
• Tenacity and empathy;
• Excellent customer relationship etiquette;
• Analytical, reasoning, and negotiation skills
• Proactive
• Enthusiasm, energy, and commitment
• Excellent time management skills.
• Result-driven with the ability to make things happen.

Job Dimensions:

• Financial Reporting
• Statutory returns
• Corporate governance
• Budget control
• Regulatory compliance
• Strategy development and execution.

Key Interfaces

• CFO
• Management Team
• Auditors
• Tax Consultants
• Regulatory Authorities - FIRS, LIRS, SEC, PENCOM, NSE, FRCN
• Financial institutions.

What is in it for You

• Career Development
• Competitive Salary
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Friendly Work Culture
• 13th Month Salary
• Performance Bonus
• And much more.

Application Closing Date: 25th September, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: careers@lotuscapitallimited.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.