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About Us
AlphaBeta Consulting LLP (ABC) is a leading indigenous Nigerian consulting and technology solutions firm comprising experienced Business, Strategy, and Information Technology professionals. The firm specialises in delivering technology-enabled solutions, financial systems advisory, revenue assurance, digital transformation, and management support services to financial institutions and public sector organisations. With over two decades of experience across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, Alpha-Beta Consulting helps clients improve operational efficiency, drive business transformation, and achieve sustainable growth through innovative and customer-focused technology solutions.
As part of its growth and transformation agenda, the firm seeks to engage a highly analytical, commercially driven, and forward-thinking professional to fill the role of Business Strategist.

Position Summary
The Business Strategist will support enterprise-wide strategic planning, business growth, market expansion, and transformation initiatives across the Company and its subsidiary entities. Working closely with Executive Management and cross-functional teams, the role will identify growth opportunities, evaluate market trends, assess investment and partnership opportunities, and provide data-driven recommendations that support sustainable business performance.
The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen, commercial awareness, strategic thinking capability, and the ability to translate complex business challenges into measurable outcomes within a technology-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, implement, and monitor strategic business plans for the entire organisation.
• Identify and support the execution of new business opportunities within the technology, Fintech, digital transformation, and innovation ecosystem.
• Drive strategic growth initiatives, market penetration strategies, and commercial expansion opportunities.
• Support corporate strategy, business transformation, and innovation initiatives across the enterprise.
• Conduct market research, industry analysis, competitor intelligence, and opportunity assessments to support strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate market trends, economic developments, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to identify business opportunities and risks.
• Prepare strategic reports, executive presentations, feasibility studies, business cases, and recommendations for Management.
• Support investment evaluations, strategic partnerships, business development initiatives, and commercial opportunity assessments.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships and stakeholder relationships that support long-term organisational objectives.
• Develop performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to monitor execution and business outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategy, operations, technology, finance, and business objectives.
• Support operational improvement, business optimisation, and organisational efficiency initiatives.

Requirements
Educational Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Strategy, Management, or a related discipline.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications in Strategy, Business Analysis, Finance, Project Management, Innovation, or related disciplines will be an added advantage.

Experience
• Minimum of 7–10 years' relevant experience in corporate strategy, business development, management consulting, business transformation, commercial strategy, or related strategic roles.
• Experience within technology-driven organisations, digital businesses, fintech, consulting firms, multinational organisations, government agencies, or related industries.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, business growth execution, market expansion, and strategic partnerships.
• Strong understanding of corporate strategy, market analysis, commercial evaluation, financial analysis, and strategic planning methodologies.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations, strategic reports, business proposals, investment evaluations, and recommendations.

Skills & Competencies
• Strong strategic thinking and business problem-solving capability.
• Excellent analytical, financial modelling, and business analysis skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Excellent presentation, report-writing, and business case development capabilities.
• Sound understanding of corporate strategy and ability to interpret market trends, economic data, and industry developments.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic decision-making ability.
• Strong project coordination and organisational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and business intelligence tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, and technology-driven environment.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.

Preferred Attributes
• Commercially aware with strong business judgment.
• Innovative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and strategic initiatives effectively.
• Passion for innovation, technology, and business transformation.
What We Offer
• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact strategic and transformation initiatives.
• Executive-level exposure and stakeholder engagement.
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative, innovative, and intellectually stimulating work environment.

Application Process
Qualified candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience and strategic consulting capabilities to Abcrecruitment@alphabetallp.com using “Business Strategist” as the subject of the email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.