Recruitment at Obsidian Capital

Obsidian Capital is a Principal Investment firm established in 2014 with a focus on transforming African lives by creating companies that deliver sustained, long-term beneficial impact. The firm designs locally specialized, globally competitive, large-scale private-sector solutions to infrastructure challenges in middle Africa. Located in Lagos State, Nigeria, Obsidian Capital aims to transform the infrastructure landscape of middle Africa, particularly in renewable and sustainable power infrastructure.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resource Associate

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Description

• As a Human Resource Associate, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end HR functions with a focus on recruiting top talent, managing employee engagement, overseeing payroll, and supporting general HR operations.
• You will be a key partner in ensuring our workforce remains motivated, productive, and aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition, identifying top talent across multiple channels.
• Manage talent management processes, including performance management, promotions, and succession planning.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and maintain a positive organizational culture.
• Oversee payroll processes, leave management, and other HR administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal HR policies.
• Partner with management to support workforce planning and HR strategy.
• Utilize HR analytics to provide insights for improving HR processes and employee experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• CIPM certification is mandatory.
• 5 – 10 years of proven experience in HR, with a strong focus on recruitment and talent management.
• Proficiency in Mac OS and Apple productivity tools (Pages, Numbers, Keynote).
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, payroll management, and employee engagement strategies.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of labor laws and HR compliance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• A collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: hrpartners.recruitments@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Senior Client Advisor / Relationship Manager, Wealth Management

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Grade: Associate Partner

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly driven, commercially astute and entrepreneurial senior
• Relationship Manager to join our Wealth Management division. This role is central to the growth strategy of the firm.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for. originating new ultra high net-worth (UHNW) client relationships, growing Assets Under
• Management (AUM), deepening existing client engagements, and contributing directly to the firm’s financial performance targets.
• This is a senior, revenue-generating role suited to a relationship-driven professional who combines strong investment knowledge with proven business developmentcapability.
• The position is fast-paced, performance-oriented, and highly visible within the organisation.
• Cultural alignment, discretion, and professionalism are essential.

Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Client Acquisition:

• Originate and onboard new UHNW client relationships through personal networks, referrals, and strategic outreach
• Identify and pursue new opportunities across Abuja, Lagos, London, Chicago, and Dubai
• Develop and execute a structured business development plan aligned with firm growth objectives
• Present the Firm’s value proposition to prospects and intermediaries
• Convert prospects into long-term advisory relationships
• Retain client Assets Under Management (AUM)
• Drive measurable growth in AUM by achieving defined revenue and AUM growth targets

Client Relationship Management:

• Serve as primary relationship manager for assigned clients
• Develop deep understanding of client financial objectives, risk appetite, and long-term goals
• Coordinate with the Investment Advisory team to deliver tailored portfolio solutions
• Ensure exceptional client experience through proactive communication and responsiveness
• Manage onboarding processes, documentation, and ongoing service requirements
• Retain and grow existing client relationships through cross-selling and strategic engagement

Revenue & Performance Management:

• Achieve agreed AUM growth and revenue targets
• Monitor profitability of client relationships
• Identify opportunities to increase wallet share within existing relationships
• Support pricing discussions and fee negotiations in alignment with firm policy
• Contribute to the firm’s overall financial performance objectives.

Brand Representation & Market Positioning:

• Represent the Firm at industry events, networking functions, and private forums
• Build relationships with professional intermediaries (lawyers, accountants, trustees, corporate advisors)
• Strengthen the firm’s market visibility within UHNW and family office circles
• Contribute to thought leadership and strategic positioning initiatives
• Mentor and develop junior talent as the firm grows.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• BSc Degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field.
• MBA, CFA, CISI, or CFP® designation or equivalent qualification strongly preferred
• Excellent ability to speak and write English language
• Proficient in MacOS Keynote, Numbers and Pages
• Proficient in MS Powerpoint, Excel & Word
• Demonstrated track record of bringing in new client assets
• Diligent, with excellent attention to detail
• Solid numeric ability
• Strong presentation and proposal development skills
• Portable book of UHNW/HNW client relationships preferred
• Strong understanding of multi-asset investment solutions and financial products
• Proven ability to grow revenue and meet performance targets
• Experience managing complex, multi-jurisdictional client relationships
• Strong network of UHNW clients and prospects
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Skilled in identifying client needs and structuring tailored investment solutions
• Highly trusted advisor with strong emotional intelligence
• Ability to manage complex client situations with discretion and maturity
• Solid understanding of asset allocation, portfolio construction, and financial products
• Ability to collaborate effectively with investment teams and product specialists
• Highly entrepreneurial and commercially motivated
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Target-driven and results-oriented, able to deliver on time, under pressure
• Highly adaptable, able to deal with ambiguity and change
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with ability to thrive in a lean and fast-growing environment
• High integrity and able to handle confidential matters with absolute discretion
• Proactive, with good decision-making capacity
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in private banking, wealth management
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, team with minimal supervision, family office, or asset management.
• Mature, reliable and professional.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2026.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, Portfolio and cover letter to: hrpartners.recruitments@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Senior Investment Advisor

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Grade: Associate Partner

Job Description

• We are looking for a dynamic and entrepreneurial senior Investment Advisor to join our Wealth Management division.
• This is a rare opportunity to shape the investment philosophy, service offering, and market positioning of a young multi-family office with global ambitions.
• This is both a strategic and hands-on role, suited for an investment leader who can operate in a lean environment and is excited about building a firm from the ground up.
• The role is fast-paced and demanding. Cultural fit is key to the role, and it is vital that the candidate shares and upholds our values and beliefs. An existing knowledge of asset management, wealth management banking, structured finance and basic accounting is critical.

Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Investment Strategy & Advisory.
• Leading investment strategy and portfolio construction.
• Develop and oversee the firm’s investment philosophy, asset allocation, and portfolio construction frameworks.
• Oversee all investment strategies, ensuring an optimal portfolio of offerings, periodic product diligence, and continuous performance tracking
• Advise clients on investment opportunities across asset classes (public markets, private equity, alternatives, real assets, fixed income, and cash management).
• Monitor global markets, identify opportunities, and make timely recommendations aligned with client objectives.
• Build and oversee robust risk management processes.
• Build and develop the firm’s investment platform, securing relationships with external platform providers and working with the Client Advisors.
• Provide all reporting on client portfolios, consolidating their investments into a single simple to understand report.
• Prepare and provide all research reports on behalf of the firm, including the daily newsletter and periodic research reports.
• Provide required support to the firm’s existing products and strategies, and identify new organisations and strategies to acquire as value adds.
• Relationship & Business Development
• Building relationships with global service providers and investment managers.
• Build and nurture partnerships with global and local investment managers, banks, custodians, and other service providers.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Represent the Firm in client and prospect meetings, articulating the firm’s value proposition.
• Support new client acquisition by leveraging personal networks, credibility, and industry visibility.
• Collaborate with Client Advisors to define a clear value proposition.
• Communicate our value proposition to internal and external stakeholders, existing clients, and new prospects.
• Playing a critical role in business development and winning new client relationships.
• Grow the firm’s Assets Under Management (AUM) through the provision of an exceptional client experience.
• Collaborate with the Investment Bank, Business Development, Marketing, Operations, Technology, and Compliance to ensure successful delivery of the firm’s full proposition to clients.
• Play a leading role in expanding the firm’s reach across London, Lagos, Chicago, Abuja, and Dubai.
• Firm Leadership & Growth
• Work to refine the firm’s service offering and deliver operational excellence.
• Establish investment governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.• Raising the profile of the firm through thought leadership and networking.
• Contribute to building the Firm’s brand and reputation in global markets.
• Mentor and develop junior talent as the firm grows.
• Market the Obsidian Wealth Management proposition through external media positioning and speaking opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• BSc Degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• MBA, CFA, CIMA, or CFP designation or equivalent qualification is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in investment management, ideally within a family office, private bank, fund company, asset manager, or institutional allocator.
• Excellent ability to speak and write English language.
• Proficient in MacOS Keynote, Numbers and Pages.
• Proficient in MS Powerpoint, Excel & Word.
• Proven ability to design and manage multi-jurisdictional, multi-asset class portfolios
• Diligent, with excellent attention to detail.
• Solid numeric ability.
• Proficient in creating and delivering client presentations.
• Strong investment research and analysis skills.
• Thorough knowledge of financial industry and financial products.
• Highly proficient in the preparation of investment research reports
• Strong global network of investment. managers, banks, and service providers
• Track record of advising UHNW clients and supporting business development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. Able to synthesise and present complex information simply.
• Extensive experience working with investment teams, asset managers, platform managers, investment strategists and consultants.
• Trusted advisor with strong presence.
• Experience building or scaling an investment platform, while making decisions around a number of strategies, platform positioning for advisors / clients, and pricing.
• Experience supporting Client Advisors to build and grow “books of business”
• Experience overseeing first-time and ongoing due diligence for new and existing investment strategies.
• Communication experience across large and small groups via all mediums, including live presentations and televised interviews.
• Strong organisational skills to manage on demand requests, projects and daily duties
• Result oriented, able to deliver on time, under pressure.
• Highly adaptable, able to deal with ambiguity and change
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with ability to thrive in a lean and fast-growing environment.
• Able to handle confidential matters with absolute discretion
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team with minimal supervision.
• Proactive, with good decision-making capacity
• Must be mature and reliable.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2026.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter / portfolio to: hrpartners.recruitments@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.