Impact Investors Foundation (IIF) is the leading platform for driving impact investing in Nigeria. We exist to unlock private capital for social good by connecting enterprises with investors and building an enabling ecosystem that advances inclusive economic growth.
We are expanding our team and seeking passionate, high-performing professionals to join us in the following roles:
Investment and Deal Matchmaking Manager
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Sector: Impact Investing/Non-Profit
Type: Full-time
Nature of Work: Hybrid
Salary: Competitive
Application Opens: August 25, 2025
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 7+ years’ 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.
Why Join Us?
At IIF, you will have the unique opportunity to shape Nigeria’s impact investing space, work with leading investors and enterprises, and contribute to economic transformation through meaningful capital deployment.
We uphold the highest standards of governance and foster a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive.
How to Apply
Please send your up-to-date CV and a cover letter stating the position you are applying for to hr@impactinvestorsfoundation.org.
Deadline: September 9, 2025