Principal, Venture Building & Investments

EnzoKrypton and Co is a professional services firm providing business and financial advisory services to corporate organisations and business leaders. Over the last decade, we have advised more than 200 businesses across strategy, organisation and people, learning and development, project management, and financial advisory. We are recruiting on behalf of a client, an SEC-registered venture capital fund manager currently raising its first fund. The firm invests in platforms that expand ownership of productive assets by households and enterprises across Africa. It operates through a venture capital fund and an in-house venture studio that originates, builds and de-risks ventures before fund capital is deployed.   The Principal, Venture Building & Investments will lead the firm's incubation business and serve on its investment team. Reporting directly to the Managing Partner, the successful candidate will combine strategic thinking, investment expertise and hands-on venture building to transform identified market opportunities into investable businesses. Key Responsibilities Venture Building & Incubation - Design and implement the incubation operating model, including venture selection criteria, stage-gates, governance and equity structures. - Build a pipeline of ventures from validated market opportunities through MVP development to investment readiness. - Recruit and manage founders-in-residence, co-founders and venture teams. - Establish shared services for portfolio ventures across finance, legal, compliance, HR and technology. - Develop the incubation unit's budgets, KPIs and reporting framework. Investment & Transaction Execution - Develop business plans, financial models, valuations and investment memoranda. - Lead transaction structuring, including SPVs, blended finance and co-investment arrangements. - Support seed and follow-on fundraising from investors, DFIs and strategic partners. - Lead feasibility studies, project preparation and investor-ready business cases. - Source, screen and evaluate studio-originated and external investment opportunities. - Lead due diligence, valuation and commercial negotiations on assigned transactions. - Present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee. Portfolio Management & Strategic Partnerships - Build relationships with government agencies, development partners, financial institutions and industry stakeholders. - Monitor portfolio venture performance and support execution where required. - Contribute to portfolio construction, risk management, investor presentations, due diligence and LP reporting. - Serve as a board member or observer on portfolio companies where appointed, supporting value creation and exits. In accordance with the firm's conflicts policy, the successful candidate will not vote at the Investment Committee on ventures they have built.   Required Experience - Minimum of 8 years' professional experience, with substantial experience in strategic advisory, management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking or transaction advisory. - Proven financial modelling, valuation and deal structuring capabilities. - Demonstrated experience originating, executing and closing transactions. - Hands-on experience building or scaling a business as a founder, operator or venture builder. Strongly Preferred - Experience in venture capital, private equity or venture studios. - Familiarity with development finance, blended finance, DFIs and credit guarantees. - Understanding of Nigerian regulatory requirements, including SEC and CAC. - Sector knowledge in agribusiness, healthcare, fashion and light manufacturing, industrial infrastructure or real estate. - Strong networks across investors, government and the private sector. Education & Attributes - First degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering or a related discipline. - MBA, CFA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification is an advantage. - Excellent writing, presentation and stakeholder management skills. - Entrepreneurial, self-directed and comfortable working in an early-stage organisation. Remuneration & Benefits - Competitive remuneration. - Share options, subject to a vesting schedule. - Operational base: Lagos and Abuja. - Full-time employment. - Travel within Nigeria and internationally as required. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their CV and a one-page cover letter through this application portal. In your cover letter, describe one venture or transaction you led from start to close, clearly outlining your specific responsibilities and contributions. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.