Build your career. Create impact. Move business forward.

Sales & Marketing Associates support Upswing's commercial growth engine by helping identify opportunities, engage prospects, develop relationships and generate demand across the firm's consulting, training, research, AI, business-growth, transaction and advisory practices.

This is a commercially oriented role for ambitious early-career professionals who want to develop strong capabilities in professional-services business development, consultative selling and client engagement.

• Identify and qualify prospective clients and business opportunities.
• Generate leads through structured outreach, referrals, networking, LinkedIn, email and other appropriate channels.
• Research organisations, decision-makers, sectors and business needs.
• Introduce prospective clients to relevant Upswing solutions.
• Follow up consistently with prospects and maintain an organised pipeline.
• Support the promotion of consulting, training, research, AI and business solutions.
• Schedule discovery meetings and support client engagement.
• Maintain accurate prospect and activity records in the CRM or approved tracking system.
• Support campaigns, webinars, executive events and business-development initiatives.
• Work with consultants, trainers, researchers and business-development leaders to move opportunities forward.
• Contribute to measurable commercial growth.

• Bachelor's degree, HND or equivalent in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Management, Communications, Finance or a related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence communicating through phone, email and professional digital channels.
• Ability to research prospects and understand business needs.
• Basic understanding of consultative selling and relationship development.
• Familiarity with digital communication and productivity tools.
• Strong follow-up discipline.
• Commercial orientation and resilience.

0–3 years of relevant experience.

Recent graduates and high-potential early-career professionals are encouraged to apply.

Previous experience in consulting, financial services, technology, training, B2B sales or professional-services business development is an advantage but is not mandatory for exceptional candidates.

• Communication
• Prospecting
• Relationship building
• Commercial awareness
• Research
• Follow-up
• Persuasion
• Initiative
• Learning agility
• Professionalism

A strong candidate will demonstrate confidence, initiative, persistence, curiosity and the ability to understand and communicate the value of professional services.

Competitive and market-aligned remuneration, commensurate with role scope, qualifications, relevant experience and demonstrated capability. Performance-linked and role-specific commercial incentives may apply where appropriate.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-SSA-001) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Social Media & Visibility Managers help build Upswing's professional authority, executive visibility and digital market presence.

This is not simply a content-posting role. The position supports thought leadership, audience development, professional engagement, brand authority and commercial visibility.

• Develop and execute professional social-media visibility strategies.
• Build relevant professional and executive audiences.
• Translate insights, research, training perspectives and business ideas into compelling content.
• Develop content calendars and publishing plans.
• Support executive visibility and thought leadership.
• Monitor industry conversations and relevant market developments.
• Develop written, visual and short-form video content.
• Collaborate with consultants, researchers, trainers and business-development teams.
• Maintain a premium professional-services brand voice.
• Monitor audience and content performance.
• Analyse engagement and visibility metrics.
• Identify opportunities to convert digital attention into meaningful business conversations.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Media, Public Relations, Business or a related discipline.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling ability.
• Strong understanding of professional social platforms.
• Ability to communicate business and professional-services ideas clearly.
• Strong content planning and execution skills.
• Familiarity with content creation tools.

1–3 years of relevant experience.

Experience managing professional, corporate, executive or B2B accounts is preferred.

• Content strategy
• Writing
• Storytelling
• Audience development
• Digital communication
• Brand judgement
• Analytics
• Creativity
• Professional discretion

Candidates who can demonstrate audience growth, improved engagement, successful campaigns or a strong professional content portfolio will have an advantage.

Experience with LinkedIn, Canva, CapCut or similar tools is an advantage.

Competitive and market-aligned remuneration commensurate with role scope, capability and experience.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-SVM-002) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Virtual Assistants provide dependable administrative, executive and business support to executives, consultants and professional-services teams.

The role requires exceptional organisation, responsiveness, discretion and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional environment.

• Manage calendars and meeting schedules.
• Coordinate meetings and virtual engagements.
• Support email and correspondence management.
• Prepare documents, presentations and reports.
• Conduct online research.
• Maintain records and databases.
• Support CRM administration and follow-up.
• Prepare meeting notes and action trackers.
• Support travel and meeting logistics where required.
• Coordinate routine internal workflows.
• Assist executives and consultants with administrative priorities.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Bachelor's degree, HND or equivalent.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with Zoom, Google Meet, cloud platforms and collaboration tools.
• Reliable internet connectivity and ability to work effectively in a remote/hybrid environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

1–2 years preferred.

Experience supporting senior executives, consultants, professional-services firms, financial institutions or international teams is an advantage.

• Organisation
• Communication
• Time management
• Reliability
• Responsiveness
• Confidentiality
• Digital proficiency
• Attention to detail

A strong candidate will be dependable, discreet, proactive, highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities without constant supervision.

Experience with CRM and AI productivity tools is an advantage.

Competitive and market-aligned remuneration based on role scope, experience and demonstrated capability.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-VA-003) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Support the identification, development and conversion of institutional, corporate and professional-services opportunities.

• Develop qualified business leads.
• Research prospective organisations and decision-makers.
• Conduct structured outreach.
• Support discovery meetings and proposals.
• Maintain opportunity pipelines.
• Follow up prospects.
• Support relationship development.
• Collaborate with consulting and delivery teams.
• Contribute to revenue targets.

Bachelor's degree, HND or equivalent in Business, Marketing, Economics, Management, Finance or related discipline.

1–3 years in sales, business development, customer acquisition, marketing or professional services.

• B2B sales
• Prospecting
• Communication
• CRM
• Negotiation
• Research
• Commercial thinking

Evidence of measurable lead generation, opportunity development or revenue contribution.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-BDE-004) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Lead commercial opportunity development and client acquisition across Upswing's professional-services portfolio.

• Develop institutional and corporate opportunities.
• Manage business-development pipelines.
• Lead prospect engagement.
• Develop proposals and commercial presentations.
• Manage negotiations and opportunity progression.
• Build strategic relationships.
• Work with consulting teams to convert opportunities.
• Track commercial performance.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

4+ years in B2B sales, business development, consulting, banking or professional services.

• Pipeline management
• Consultative selling
• Negotiation
• Relationship management
• Commercial strategy
• CRM
• Presentation

Demonstrated ability to originate and convert significant B2B opportunities.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-BDM-005) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Manage and strengthen relationships with key clients and institutional accounts.

• Manage strategic client relationships.
• Understand client needs and priorities.
• Support retention and account development.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Coordinate client communication.
• Support executive-level engagements.
• Track account performance and opportunities.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

4+ years in relationship management, account management, consulting, B2B client service or professional services.

Relationship management, communication, commercial awareness, problem solving, client service and executive engagement.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-CRA-006) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Provide senior leadership for strategic business development, institutional relationships and high-value commercial opportunities.

• Originate high-value opportunities.
• Develop C-suite and institutional relationships.
• Lead strategic account development.
• Shape proposals and commercial strategies.
• Lead major negotiations.
• Build strategic partnerships.
• Manage senior-level opportunity pipelines.
• Support revenue-growth strategy.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

8+ years in business development, consulting, banking, professional services or related commercial roles.

Strategic selling, executive engagement, negotiation, relationship management, commercial leadership and pipeline management.

A strong record of originating and closing significant institutional or corporate engagements.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-BDS-007) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Support consulting engagements through research, analysis, structured problem solving and preparation of client-ready materials.

• Conduct research and analysis.
• Support consulting assignments.
• Analyse business information.
• Prepare Excel models and presentations.
• Support client reports.
• Gather and organise data.
• Assist consultants with engagement delivery.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Management, Mathematics, Statistics or related discipline.

Strong academic performance preferred.

0–3 years.

Analytical thinking, research, Excel, PowerPoint, writing, attention to detail and structured problem solving.

Evidence of strong analytical ability, curiosity and ability to learn quickly.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-CAA-008) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Support clients in solving strategic, organisational and performance-related challenges.

• Conduct business analysis.
• Develop recommendations.
• Conduct primary and secondary research.
• Prepare client reports.
• Support workshops and client engagements.
• Translate analysis into practical actions.
• Support implementation.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

3+ years in consulting, strategy, business analysis or related professional work.

Business judgement, analytical thinking, research, communication, report writing and client engagement.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-MC-009) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Help organisations develop and execute strategies, transformation programmes and performance-improvement initiatives.

• Analyse strategic priorities.
• Support corporate and business planning.
• Develop transformation roadmaps.
• Analyse operating models and performance.
• Facilitate strategic discussions.
• Develop implementation plans.
• Support transformation execution.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Management, Engineering, Finance or related discipline.

3+ years in strategy, transformation, consulting, corporate planning or performance improvement.

Strategy, problem solving, transformation, stakeholder management and execution.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-SBT-010) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Lead complex consulting engagements and provide senior-level advisory support to clients.

• Lead consulting engagements.
• Manage client relationships.
• Structure complex business problems.
• Lead analysis and recommendations.
• Review client deliverables.
• Coach consultants and analysts.
• Support business development.
• Present recommendations to senior executives.
• Drive implementation and measurable outcomes.

Advanced degree or relevant professional qualification preferred.

7+ years in consulting, strategy, transformation or relevant senior professional practice.

Engagement leadership, strategic thinking, executive communication, problem solving, commercial judgement and team leadership.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-PSC-011) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Conduct research and analysis to support client engagements, market intelligence and strategic decision making.

• Conduct primary and secondary research.
• Gather and validate information.
• Analyse market and business data.
• Prepare research briefs.
• Support reports and presentations.
• Maintain research records.

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Statistics, Social Sciences, Finance, Research or related field.

0–3 years acceptable for high-potential candidates.

Research, analysis, writing, critical thinking and attention to detail.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-RA-012) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Translate market information, competitive intelligence and industry trends into actionable business insight.

• Conduct market research.
• Analyse competitors and sectors.
• Develop intelligence reports.
• Identify market opportunities.
• Support consulting and strategic assignments.
• Present findings and recommendations.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Statistics or related discipline.

2+ years in market research, consulting, strategy or intelligence.

Market analysis, research design, business writing, strategic thinking and presentation.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-MIC-013) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Support data-driven decision making through analysis, dashboards, reporting and business intelligence.

• Analyse business data.
• Develop reports and dashboards.
• Identify trends and performance insights.
• Support management reporting.
• Translate quantitative findings into business recommendations.

Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline.

Relevant analytical experience preferred.

Excel, data analysis, visualisation, dashboarding, quantitative reasoning and business communication.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-BIA-014) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Lead research and intelligence assignments and ensure that research outputs provide commercially useful insight.

• Design research programmes.
• Lead research teams.
• Manage primary and secondary research.
• Review methodologies.
• Interpret findings.
• Develop strategic recommendations.
• Present research to senior stakeholders.
• Support research business development.

Master's degree preferred.

6+ years in research, consulting, intelligence, strategy or related fields.

Research design, analytical leadership, strategic thinking, report writing and stakeholder management.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-RDM-015) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Help organisations identify and implement practical AI and automation opportunities that improve productivity, customer engagement and operational efficiency.

• Analyse business processes.
• Identify automation opportunities.
• Design AI-enabled workflows.
• Support no-code and low-code automation.
• Work with APIs and integrations where appropriate.
• Test AI tools and workflows.
• Document processes and solutions.
• Support implementation.

Technical, technology-enabled business or related professional background.

Hands-on experience with AI tools, workflow automation or digital productivity solutions.

Relevant practical experience preferred.

AI literacy, automation, process design, problem solving, experimentation and implementation.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-AAS-016) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Help organisations translate AI and emerging technologies into practical business transformation.

• Assess AI opportunities.
• Analyse business processes.
• Design AI transformation roadmaps.
• Identify use cases.
• Support implementation.
• Advise executives on responsible AI adoption.
• Evaluate productivity and commercial impact.

Degree in Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Data or related discipline.

2+ years in AI, digital transformation, process improvement, automation or technology consulting.

Generative AI, process analysis, transformation, consulting, communication and implementation.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-AIT-017) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Help organisations use data, analytics and business intelligence to improve decision making and performance.

• Analyse business datasets.
• Develop dashboards.
• Support performance analytics.
• Translate data into business insight.
• Present findings to executives.
• Support data-driven transformation initiatives.

Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline.

2+ years relevant experience.

Data analysis, Excel, business intelligence, dashboarding, analytical reasoning and executive communication.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-DAC-018) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Lead AI, automation and digital-transformation advisory engagements and help organisations translate technology into measurable business outcomes.

• Lead AI and digital transformation engagements.
• Develop transformation strategies.
• Advise senior executives.
• Identify enterprise AI opportunities.
• Lead automation programmes.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop strategic technology partnerships.
• Support business development.

Degree in Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Data or related discipline.

7+ years in digital transformation, technology consulting, AI, automation or related fields.

Digital strategy, AI, automation, transformation leadership, executive communication and commercial thinking.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-AID-019) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Design and deliver practical learning interventions that improve organisational capability and performance.

• Design corporate learning programmes.
• Conduct training needs analysis.
• Facilitate professional programmes.
• Develop learning materials.
• Support client engagement.
• Evaluate learning outcomes.
• Contribute to executive-development solutions.

Bachelor's degree.

3+ years in learning and development, consulting, training, organisational development or related practice.

Facilitation, programme design, communication, adult learning and client engagement.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-CTC-020) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Design and facilitate high-impact executive and corporate learning engagements.

• Facilitate executive programmes.
• Design case-based learning.
• Develop executive-learning materials.
• Advise clients on capability development.
• Facilitate workshops.
• Mentor facilitators and learning consultants.
• Support senior client engagements.

Bachelor's degree; postgraduate or professional qualification preferred.

7+ years of professional experience, including significant corporate training or facilitation experience.

Executive communication, facilitation, adult learning, case-based learning, leadership and client advisory.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-SEF-021) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Bring significant professional and industry expertise into Upswing's training, executive-development and knowledge engagements.

• Deliver specialist sessions.
• Facilitate case discussions.
• Share practical industry experience.
• Support programme development.
• Coach and mentor participants.
• Contribute to thought leadership.

Minimum 7 years of significant industry or professional experience.

Demonstrable subject-matter expertise.

7+ years relevant professional experience.

Training, coaching, mentoring or facilitation experience is an advantage.

Subject-matter expertise, communication, facilitation, credibility and practical judgement.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-AFI-022) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Support transaction advisory assignments through financial analysis, research, valuation support and transaction execution activities.

• Conduct financial analysis.
• Support transaction research.
• Analyse financial statements.
• Support valuation work.
• Prepare transaction materials.
• Support due-diligence activities.
• Conduct market and company research.

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or related discipline.

1–4 years preferred.

Financial analysis, Excel, valuation fundamentals, research and attention to detail.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-MTA-023) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Manage transaction advisory assignments involving acquisitions, disposals, investments, restructuring and related strategic transactions.

• Lead transaction analysis.
• Manage financial modelling.
• Support transaction execution.
• Coordinate due diligence.
• Prepare client materials.
• Manage transaction workstreams.
• Engage stakeholders.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline.

5+ years in transaction advisory, corporate finance, M&A or related field.

Financial modelling, transaction analysis, valuation, project management and client communication.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-TAM-024) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Provide specialist financial modelling and valuation support across transaction and advisory engagements.

• Develop financial models.
• Perform business valuations.
• Analyse financial statements.
• Prepare valuation reports.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Support transaction decisions.

Finance, Accounting, Economics, Investment or related background.

ACA, ACCA or CFA is an advantage.

Relevant valuation and financial-modelling experience.

Financial modelling, valuation, Excel, financial analysis and commercial judgement.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-VFM-025) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Lead high-value transaction advisory engagements and strategic transaction opportunities.

• Lead M&A and transaction assignments.
• Originate transaction opportunities.
• Manage transaction execution.
• Lead valuation and modelling.
• Coordinate due diligence.
• Lead negotiations.
• Advise senior stakeholders.
• Build transaction relationships.
• Develop transaction mandates.

Bachelor's degree.

MBA, ACA, CFA or ACCA highly desirable.

8+ years in transaction advisory, investment banking, corporate finance, M&A, private equity or related field.

Transaction execution, valuation, modelling, due diligence, negotiation, relationship management and executive advisory.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-DAT-026) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Help SMEs and enterprises strengthen strategy, commercial performance, business development and sustainable growth.

• Assess business models.
• Support growth strategy.
• Analyse commercial performance.
• Identify growth opportunities.
• Support business development.
• Develop practical recommendations.
• Support implementation.

Bachelor's degree.

3+ years in business, SME advisory, entrepreneurship, strategy, sales, business development or related field.

Commercial thinking, business analysis, growth strategy, client engagement and execution.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-SEGC-027) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Help organisations understand and implement technology-enabled business opportunities and digital transformation initiatives.

• Analyse digital opportunities.
• Support technology strategy.
• Assess business processes.
• Support digital transformation.
• Develop recommendations.
• Work with technology and business stakeholders.

Degree in Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related discipline.

3+ years in technology, digital transformation, product, technology consulting or related field.

Digital strategy, business analysis, technology awareness, consulting and stakeholder management.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-TDBC-028) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Provide specialist consulting support to banks, fintechs, financial institutions and businesses operating across the financial-services ecosystem.

• Support financial-services strategy.
• Analyse banking and fintech models.
• Support operational transformation.
• Assess commercial opportunities.
• Advise on digital and payment ecosystems.
• Support agency banking and financial-inclusion initiatives.
• Develop practical recommendations.

Relevant degree or professional qualification.

5+ years in banking, fintech, payments, financial inclusion, agency banking, microfinance or related financial-services practice.

Industry knowledge, strategy, operations, transformation, product, commercial growth and client advisory.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-FSC-029) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Develop high-quality professional content that strengthens Upswing's authority, visibility and thought-leadership position.

• Develop articles, executive insights and thought-leadership content.
• Research business and industry topics.
• Interview practitioners and experts.
• Edit and refine professional content.
• Support LinkedIn and digital thought leadership.
• Translate complex ideas into compelling content.

Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, Business or related discipline.

3+ years in professional content, journalism, corporate communications or thought leadership.

Writing, editing, research, storytelling, business understanding and digital communication.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-CTL-030) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Lead marketing and communications initiatives that strengthen Upswing's professional brand and commercial visibility.

• Develop marketing strategies.
• Lead campaigns.
• Manage corporate communications.
• Strengthen brand positioning.
• Coordinate content.
• Support business-development campaigns.
• Manage communications with internal and external stakeholders.

Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business or related discipline.

5+ years in corporate marketing, communications, integrated campaigns or professional services.

Strategic marketing, communications, stakeholder management, brand development and commercial awareness.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-MCM-031) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Support structured delivery of consulting, transformation, training and business programmes through effective programme governance and coordination.

• Support programme planning.
• Maintain project schedules.
• Track milestones.
• Manage reporting.
• Support risk and issue management.
• Coordinate workstreams.
• Maintain project documentation.
• Support governance meetings.

Bachelor's degree.

PMP, PRINCE2 or related qualification is an advantage.

3+ years in PMO, programme management, consulting, transformation or project delivery.

Planning, governance, reporting, coordination, risk management and project control.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-PMO-032) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Lead client engagements and projects from planning through delivery and close-out.

• Plan and manage engagements.
• Coordinate project teams.
• Manage stakeholders.
• Track scope, timelines and deliverables.
• Manage risks and issues.
• Prepare client reports.
• Support quality assurance.
• Ensure delivery against agreed objectives.

Bachelor's degree.

PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent is an advantage.

4+ years in project, programme, engagement or consulting management.

Project management, stakeholder management, communication, problem solving, governance and execution.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-EPM-033) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Strengthen internal operational effectiveness and support the firm's ability to deliver consistently high-quality professional services.

• Manage operational processes.
• Coordinate internal functions.
• Improve workflows.
• Support resource planning.
• Monitor operational performance.
• Develop procedures.
• Support management reporting.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

5+ years in operations, process management, administration or related management roles.

Operations management, process improvement, coordination, problem solving and leadership.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-OM-034) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Support financial management, commercial analysis, budgeting, reporting and financial controls.

• Prepare management reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor financial performance.
• Conduct commercial analysis.
• Support financial controls.
• Monitor receivables and commercial performance.
• Support management decision making.

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline.

ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferred.

5+ years in finance, accounting, commercial analysis or related field.

Financial reporting, budgeting, commercial analysis, controls, Excel and business judgement.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-FCM-035) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Support the development of a high-performing professional culture through effective talent, people and organisational practices.

• Support recruitment.
• Manage employee records.
• Support performance management.
• Coordinate learning and development.
• Support talent planning.
• Advise on employee relations.
• Develop people policies and processes.
• Support organisational culture initiatives.

Degree in Human Resources, Management, Psychology, Business or related discipline.

Professional HR qualification is an advantage.

5+ years in HR, people management, talent or organisational development.

Talent management, recruitment, communication, performance management, confidentiality and people judgement.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-HRM-036) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Provide legal, regulatory, risk and compliance support to the firm and its professional-services activities.

• Review and draft contracts.
• Support regulatory compliance.
• Identify legal and operational risks.
• Support governance.
• Review commercial agreements.
• Maintain compliance documentation.
• Advise on risk and legal considerations.
• Support internal controls.

LL.B. and qualification to practise in Nigeria.

Relevant corporate, commercial, regulatory, contracts, compliance or governance experience.

Relevant professional experience in legal, risk, compliance or corporate advisory practice.

Legal analysis, drafting, regulatory awareness, risk assessment, governance, discretion and professional judgement.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-LRC-037) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.

Upswing is building a network of experienced professionals, practitioners, specialists and subject-matter experts who can contribute to consulting engagements, executive programmes, research, transactions, advisory assignments and specialist client work.

We welcome expressions of interest from experienced professionals whose expertise can complement the firm's growing multidisciplinary platform.

• Senior Executives
• Management Consultants
• Industry Specialists
• Financial Services Professionals
• Technology & AI Experts
• Researchers
• Economists
• Lawyers
• Accountants
• Investment & Transaction Professionals
• Executive Facilitators
• Business Growth Specialists
• Digital Transformation Experts
• Project & Programme Professionals
• Subject-Matter Experts

• Upswing Associate
• Senior Associate
• Subject-Matter Expert
• Faculty
• Advisor
• Transaction Specialist
• Industry Specialist
• Project / Engagement Expert

Significant professional experience and demonstrable expertise in the relevant field.

Typically 7+ years of relevant professional or industry experience, depending on the nature of the engagement.

Strong professional credibility, specialist expertise, practical industry experience, executive exposure, thought leadership or demonstrable contribution in a relevant field.

Expert-network engagements, professional fees and assignment terms will be determined according to the nature, scope, complexity and duration of the assignment and the expertise required.

Interested candidates should submit their application exclusively through the Upswing Job Portal. Please ensure that the Job Code for the position (UST-EXN-038) is correctly entered in your application. Applications submitted without the relevant Job Code should not be considered complete.

Candidates should submit a current CV together with a brief statement identifying the position applied for, relevant experience and the value they believe they can bring to Upswing.