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Account Manager: Research, Financial and Corporate Communications (full time)

Africa investor, a specialist investment communications consultancy and a member of the African Investment Advisory group, is looking to hire a talented account manager to manage large research, financial and corporate communications programmes for African listed, FTSE and NYSE listed clients.

Along with media relations, you'll be involved in the development and delivery of research, financial communications strategies, investor relations and investor road shows.

You'll have at least three year's agency experience and a strong network. You'll be bright, motivated and enthusiastic, capable of managing large client accounts and building the practice in Lagos.

You must have a superb writing ability, excellent verbal communications skills, experience in relating with the media, an interest in international affairs and investor relations.

Client handling skills are a prerequisite, and in return for strong performance you'll get the chance to progress into an Account Director role, managing multinational client relationships, working on international programmes with multinational companies and liaising daily with clients based in London, New York, Cairo, Nairobi, Johannesburg and Lagos. A willingness to travel is desirable.

Africa investor has pioneered the Africa investor newswire dissemination service and the Africa investor index series which tracks the top 100 most liquid companies across Africa's capital markets and leading sectors. If you like to be challenged and you like the idea of working closely with an established client and within a multicultural team, then this role could be for you.

Responsibilities:

- Day to day account management and accountability for your assigned clients
- Liaise with media and stakeholders on a regular basis
- Report regularly to clients

Benefits:

- Remuneration package depending on experience
- Specialist consultancy and an experienced group of Directors
- Located in Lagos with travel opportunities
- Great Career and Personal Development opportunities
- Contact with CEOs, Stock Exchange Heads and Multilateral Organisations
- A chance to make a significant contribution to African development

Please send a copy of your CV and short covering letter to:
Hubert Danso, Vice Chairman, Africa investor
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +27 (0) 11 7832431
Web www.africa-investor.com