Chief Growth Officer (CGO)

Job Description

• The Chief Growth Officer (CGO) is responsible for driving the firm's revenue growth, market expansion, and client acquisition strategy. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the
• CGO will develop and execute growth initiatives across all business lines, identify new market opportunities, strengthen strategic partnerships, and enhance the firm's competitive positioning.
• The role works closely with business leaders to accelerate revenue generation, improve client experience, and drive sustainable business growth through data-driven decision-making and commercial excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Growth Strategy & Business Expansion:

• Develop and execute the firm's enterprise-wide growth strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Identify new revenue opportunities, emerging markets, and strategic business initiatives.
• Drive market expansion across existing and new product lines.
• Develop annual commercial and growth plans with measurable outcomes.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.

Revenue Growth & Commercial Performance:

• Lead initiatives to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
• Develop strategies to increase assets under management (AUM), client acquisition, and
• client retention.
• Monitor commercial performance and implement initiatives to improve business
• outcomes.
• Drive cross-selling and upselling opportunities across business units.
• Establish commercial performance metrics and accountability frameworks.

Business Development & Strategic Partnerships:

• Develop and maintain relationships with institutional investors, corporate clients, family
• offices, and strategic partners.
• Lead negotiations for strategic alliances and business partnerships.
• Identify partnership opportunities that support business growth.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking engagements.
• Build referral networks and strategic collaborations.

Sales Leadership:

• Develop and oversee enterprise sales strategies.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing business development and relationship management teams.
• Establish sales targets, incentive programs, and performance management frameworks.
• Monitor sales pipeline and conversion metrics.
• Improve sales effectiveness through coaching and training.

Marketing & Brand Growth:

• Partner with Marketing to strengthen brand visibility and market positioning.
• Oversee integrated marketing campaigns that support client acquisition and retention.
• Drive thought leadership initiatives and executive branding.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels.
• Measure marketing effectiveness and return on investment.

Client Experience & Relationship Management:

• Champion a client-centric culture across the organization.
• Improve client onboarding, service delivery, and retention.
• Develop strategies to enhance client satisfaction and loyalty.
• Monitor client feedback and implement service improvements.
• Strengthen relationships with key clients and stakeholders.

Innovation & Product Development:

• Collaborate with investment and product teams to identify new investment products and services.
• Evaluate market demand and client needs.
• Lead commercialization of new products.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Support digital transformation initiatives that enhance client experience.

Data, Analytics & Performance Management:

• Develop growth dashboards and executive reports.
• Use data analytics to identify trends, opportunities, and business risks.
• Monitor KPIs related to revenue, client acquisition, retention, and profitability.
• Drive evidence-based decision-making across commercial functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• MBA or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Strategy, or Marketing is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive experience in business development, sales, strategy, corporate finance, or investment management.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role with responsibility for revenue growth.
• Experience within investment management, private equity, financial services, fintech, or wealth management is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth, market expansion, and strategic partnerships.

Key Internal & External Interactions:

• Internal Interactions
• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Investment Team
• External Interactions
• Institutional Investors
• High-Net-Worth Individuals & Family
• Offices
• Corporate Clients
• Strategic Partners
• Regulators and Industry Associations
• Department Heads
• Finance and Legal Teams
• Wealth Team.

Why Join Us?

• Salary: N600,000 monthly.
• At Sankore Investments, you will have the opportunity to shape investment strategies, strengthen governance, and engage with top-tier institutional investors.
• In addition, you will be part of an intellectually rigorous, flat, and performance-driven culture, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Expect competitive compensation, continuous professional development, and a dynamic environment that challenges you and rewards excellence.

Application Closing Date
14th September, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated Resume to: using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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