How To Become Investment and Deal Matchmaking Manager at Impact Investors Foundation

ByMuhuddin Samaila

The Impact Investors Foundation (IIF), a non-profit organisation, was established in 2019 to accelerate the growth of the impact investment industry in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Investment and Deal Matchmaking Manager

Location: Lagos

About the Role

  • Do you have a passion for connecting businesses with investors?
  • We are seeking a strategic manager to drive high-impact deal matchmaking while managing investment initiatives that strengthen Nigeria’s impact investing landscape.
  • This senior leadership role combines fund mobilisation with enterprise-investor alignment, leading the design, implementation, and scaling of the Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF) alongside delivering exceptional matchmaking experiences.
  • The ideal candidate will curate robust deal pipelines, foster strong investor relationships, and catalyse investments across key sectors such as education, health, climate, and financial inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain a strong pool of investors and investment-ready enterprises.
  • Design and execute quarterly deal rooms, pitch sessions, and investor roadshows.
  • Curate matchmaking strategies that align investor goals with enterprise needs.
  • Drive post-event engagement to increase deal conversion rates.
  • Develop and manage stakeholder engagement strategies with entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem actors.
  • Support the Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF) through targeted capital mobilisation efforts.
  • Facilitate partnerships with DFIs, private investors, and institutional funders.
  • Contribute to fundraising and technical assistance strategies that sustain IIF’s operations.

Who We’re Looking For

  • A Master’s Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7+ years’ experience, with strong exposure to investment or financial services and at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven ability to design and deliver matchmaking or investor engagement events.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Experience in deal structuring, investor relations, and business advisory is a plus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their up-to-date Resumes to: hr@impactinvestorsfoundation.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Sama’ila Muhuddin is a dedicated Registered Nurse and humanitarian professional with over seven years of frontline experience. Since May 2018, he has served with prominent international non-governmental organizations, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Holland, Spain, France projects and ALIMA, responding to emergencies and providing critical care in some of the most challenging humanitarian settings.

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