Job Title: Investment Intelligence Lead

Salary: ₦1,000,000 – ₦1,200,000

Location: Abuja

Work Schedule: Full-time

Overview:

Our client seeks a strategic and analytical professional to lead the Investment Intelligence Unit. This role involves producing high-quality investment research, developing data-driven insights, and creating commercial intelligence products for institutional clients and policymakers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Nigeria’s investment ecosystem and a strong track record in monetizing research and advisory services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish the Investment Intelligence Unit from the ground up, setting strategic direction and key objectives.

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of investment analysts, economists, and sector specialists.

• Develop frameworks for data-driven investment insights, focusing on capital markets, sector trends, FDI opportunities, and economic forecasts.

• Lead the development of paid investment reports, sector whitepapers, and proprietary research tools for clients.

• Create data-driven investment opportunity reports covering key Nigerian sectors: technology, agriculture, energy, finance, infrastructure, and manufacturing.

• Develop quarterly market intelligence reports for investors, corporates, and government agencies.

• Build partnerships with regulators, multinationals, and research institutions for access to exclusive data sources.

• Act as a thought leader, representing the company, policy roundtables, and economic summits.

• Engage with institutional investors, venture capitalists, and policymakers to position Onyx as a leading authority in investment research.

• Build relationships with global and local media, positioning Onyx as a go-to source for investment insights.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years in investment research, financial journalism, or capital markets.

• Proven ability to monetize research and publish high-impact reports.

• Deep knowledge of Nigeria’s macroeconomy and key sectors.

• Strong data analytics and financial modeling skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Preferred:

• MBA, CFA, or advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or Data Science.

• Experience leading research teams or intelligence units.

• Background with DFIs, think tanks, or investment banks.