Business Strategist

Position Summary

• As part of its growth and transformation agenda, the firm seeks to engage a highly analytical, commercially driven, and forward-thinking professional to fill the role of Business Strategist.
• The Business Strategist will support enterprise-wide strategic planning, business growth, market expansion, and transformation initiatives across the Company and its subsidiary entities.
• Working closely with Executive Management and cross-functional teams, the role will identify growth opportunities, evaluate market trends, assess investment and partnership opportunities, and provide data-driven recommendations that support sustainable business performance.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen, commercial awareness, strategic thinking capability, and the ability to translate complex business challenges into measurable outcomes within a technology-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor strategic business plans for the entire organisation.
• Identify and support the execution of new business opportunities within the technology, Fintech, digital transformation, and innovation ecosystem.
• Drive strategic growth initiatives, market penetration strategies, and commercial expansion opportunities.
• Support corporate strategy, business transformation, and innovation initiatives across the enterprise.
• Conduct market research, industry analysis, competitor intelligence, and opportunity assessments to support strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate market trends, economic developments, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to identify business opportunities and risks.
• Prepare strategic reports, executive presentations, feasibility studies, business cases, and recommendations for Management.
• Support investment evaluations, strategic partnerships, business development initiatives, and commercial opportunity assessments.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships and stakeholder relationships that support long-term organisational objectives.
• Develop performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to monitor execution and business outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategy, operations, technology, finance, and business objectives.
• Support operational improvement, business optimisation, and organisational efficiency initiatives.

Requirements
Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Strategy, Management, or a related discipline.
• MBA or a relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications in Strategy, Business Analysis, Finance, Project Management, Innovation, or related disciplines will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• 7 - 10 years' relevant experience in corporate strategy, business development, management consulting, business transformation, commercial strategy, or related strategic roles.
• Experience within technology-driven organisations, digital businesses, Fintech, consulting firms, multinational organisations, government agencies, or related industries.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, business growth execution, market expansion, and strategic partnerships.
• Strong understanding of corporate strategy, market analysis, commercial evaluation, financial analysis, and strategic planning methodologies.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations, strategic reports, business proposals, investment evaluations, and recommendations.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong strategic thinking and business problem-solving capability.
• Excellent analytical, financial modelling, and business analysis skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Excellent presentation, report-writing, and business case development capabilities.
• Sound understanding of corporate strategy and ability to interpret market trends, economic data, and industry developments.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic decision-making ability.
• Strong project coordination and organisational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and business intelligence tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, and technology-driven environment.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.

Preferred Attributes:

• Commercially aware with strong business judgment.
• Innovative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and strategic initiatives effectively.
• Passion for innovation, technology, and business transformation.

What We Offer

• Salary: N1,000,000 - N1,200,000 annually.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact strategic and transformation initiatives.
• Executive-level exposure and stakeholder engagement.
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative, innovative, and intellectually stimulating work environment.

Application Closing Date
18th October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter outlining relevant experience and strategic consulting capabilities to:  using "Business Strategist" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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