Investor Relations Lead at Dangote

The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
The Group’s activities encompass:

Cement – Manufacturing / Importing
Sugar – Manufacturing & Refining
Salt – Refining
Flour & Semolina – Milling
Pasta – Manufacturing
Noodles – Manufacturing
Poly Products – Manufacturing
Logistics – Port Management and Haulage
Real Estate
Dangote Foundation

Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past.

The Group’s core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the ‘basic needs’ of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.Role Purpose

The Investor Relations Lead is responsible for managing the Company’s relationships with shareholders, analysts, regulators, and the broader investment community. The role ensures transparent, timely, and compliant communication of financial performance, strategy, and outlook, while supporting capital market credibility and shareholder confidence in line with NGX and SEC Nigeria requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Investor & Capital Markets Engagement

Serve as the primary point of contact between the Company, its shareholders, analysts, fund managers, and the investment community.
Manage relationships with institutional and retail investors, local and international analysts, and stockbrokers.
Organize and coordinate investor briefings, earnings calls, annual general meetings (AGMs), roadshows, and capital‑market engagements.
Support equity and debt capital‑raising activities, including rights issues, bonds, or other market transactions.

Financial Communication & Disclosure

Lead the preparation and release of investor communications, including:

Quarterly and annual financial results presentations
Earnings announcements and press releases
Investor presentations, fact sheets, and corporate profiles

Ensure consistency and clarity of messaging between financial performance, corporate strategy, and long‑term value creation.
Coordinate financial disclosures in compliance with NGX Listing Rules, SEC Nigeria regulations, and other applicable laws.

Compliance, Governance & Regulatory Liaison

Ensure all investor communications comply with disclosure requirements and corporate governance codes.
Work closely with Legal, Company Secretariat, and Finance teams on market‑sensitive disclosures.
Support regulatory filings and announcements to the NGX and SEC.
Monitor insider information controls and fair disclosure practices.

Market Intelligence & Analysis

Track market trends, analyst coverage, peer performance, valuation metrics, and shareholder movements.
Gather and synthesize investor and analyst feedback for executive management and the Board.
Prepare regular reports on investor sentiment, market perception, and shareholder analysis.

Internal Advisory & Leadership Support

Advise the CFO, CEO, and Board on investor expectations, market positioning, and communication strategy.
Prepare senior executives for investor meetings and public market engagements.
Contribute to strategic initiatives by providing capital‑markets insights and perspectives.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline.
A professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, CFA, or an MBA is strongly preferred.
Minimum of 8–12 years’ experience in investor relations, corporate finance, equity research, investment banking, or financial strategy.
Demonstrated experience working within a listed company environment, preferably on the Nigerian Exchange.
Strong understanding of financial reporting standards, valuation, and capital markets in Nigeria.

Key Skills & Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation capability.
Deep financial analysis and strategic storytelling skills.
High integrity, discretion, and attention to regulatory detail.
Ability to engage confidently with senior investors, analysts, regulators, and Board members.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.
Calm, credible, and professional under market‑sensitive conditions.

Success Measures

Strong and credible reputation with investors and analysts.
High‑quality, timely, and compliant investor communications.
Improved clarity of market understanding of the Company’s strategy and performance.
Effective support of the Company’s share price stability and long‑term investor confidence.