Vacancy: Head of Investment and Trade Facilitation - W2A Capital Lead (Pre-Incorporation) at Welcome2Africa

Welcome2Africa International is a trade and investment facilitation company with a special focus on Nigeria’s Agricultural and Maritime Sector. We support investors, multinationals, and key stakeholders within and outside Africa to advance their trade and investment goals, by providing an array of services and programs.

Head of Investment and Trade Facilitation – W2A Capital Lead (Pre-Incorporation)

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 7 – 10 years
Location: Abuja
Job Field: Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development
Salary Range: ₦400,000 – ₦500,000/month

Job Summary:

As the Head of Investment and Trade Facilitation – W2A Capital Lead (Pre-Incorporation), you will lead investor engagement, capital mobilization, and the setup of W2A Capital. Your role is critical in turning investor interest into fundable deals, securing donor commitments, and designing the fund’s governance and operational structure ultimately positioning you to become the Founding Managing Director. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead Africa’s next major impact investment platform.

Key Responsibilities:

Investor Engagement & Deal Structuring

Grow and manage the W2A Investors Club, converting interest into real capital commitments
Lead transaction structuring and closure across agriculture, energy, solid minerals, and maritime sectors
Match investor interests with verified, investment-ready pipelines

Capital Mobilisation & Donor Relations

Build relationships with donors, DFIs, philanthropic partners, and other capital providers
Design and implement blended finance models that effectively combine diaspora, donor, and commercial capital
Represent W2A credibly at donor roundtables, investor forums, and high-level convenings

Trade & Investment Alignment

Ensure that trade facilitation events lead to practical investment outcomes
Use events and convenings as pipelines for credible deals, not just networking

W2A Capital Pre-Incorporation

Lead the legal, regulatory, and governance setup of W2A Capital
Establish investment committees, advisory boards, and risk/compliance systems
Draft fund documents, investment policies, and onboarding protocols for anchor investors

Internal Reporting & Leadership

Report to the Founder & CEO and Senior Lead, Strategic Finance & Group Operations on success, progress and bottlenecks.
Serve as a strategic bridge between the organization\’s vision, its partners, and transaction-level realities

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master\’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Minimum 7–10 years of experience in investment banking, development finance, blended finance, or fund structuring
Proven ability to secure partnerships with donors, DFIs
Deep understanding of fund governance, compliance, and investment operations
Strong experience with transaction structuring and capital mobilisation in emerging markets
Familiarity with investment committee design, governance systems, and fund launch processes
Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
Passion for using capital and trade as tools for sustainable development in Africa
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to represent W2A externally.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary: ₦500,000.00 per month (Commensurate of Experience)
Performance-based bonuses.
Comprehensive Health Management Organization (HMO) coverage.
13th-month salary as an additional incentive.
Work alongside a visionary team and respected partners across Africa’s impact investing ecosystem
Strategic leadership role with clear transition to Founding Managing Director of W2A Capital
Career growth and leadership opportunities in a dynamic and rapidly growing organization.
Exposure to high-level engagements with donors, DFIs, investors, and policymakers
Opportunity to drive real economic transformation across Africa’s priority sectors