Head of Investment and Trade Facilitation - W2A Capital Lead

About Welcome2Africa International (W2A)

Welcome2Africa International (W2A) is a trade and investment facilitation company committed to unlocking capital and driving sustainable economic transformation across Africa’s agriculture, energy, solid minerals, and maritime sectors. Over the years, we have built a strong foundation through our growing Investors Club, active investment pipelines across our sector of focus and strategic partnerships with organizations such as AGRA, UNDP, and other key stakeholders.

Our high-impact convenings including the EU–Nigeria Agribusiness Forum and Diaspora Investment Missions have further cemented our role as a catalyst for change. We are now setting the stage to launch W2A Capital, a dedicated investment vehicle focused on mobilizing diaspora and donor-backed capital for high-impact investments, and we are seeking a visionary professional to lead this next chapter.

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 Mobilizations & 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