VNL Capital has announced the appointment of Omosuyi Temitope Mathew, CFA as its new Head of Research & Strategy. This move reinforces the firm’s commitment to deepening institutional-grade investment capabilities. It also strengthens its analytical edge in Nigeria’s evolving capital markets.
Temitope is a CFA charterholder and holds a first-class degree in Economics. This foundation combines rigorous theoretical grounding with practical capital markets application.
The CFA designation signals proficiency across portfolio management, fixed income analytics, equity valuation, derivatives, and risk management. This underscores the technical discipline he brings to the role.
Institutional Experience: Afrinvest and PwC
Before joining VNL Capital, Temitope served as Investment Strategy Manager at Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited from February 2021 to January 2025. In that role, he was responsible for shaping multi-asset allocation frameworks. Additionally, he produced macro-strategy outlooks and guided portfolio positioning across fixed income and equity markets.
His tenure coincided with one of Nigeria’s most volatile macro cycles — spanning FX reforms, inflation surges, and monetary tightening. This required disciplined strategy formulation and tactical market execution.
Earlier in his career, he worked at PwC as an Associate/Economist, where he developed expertise in macroeconomic analysis, financial modelling, and policy impact assessment. His experience at PwC provided exposure to structured advisory environments. This, in turn, strengthened his analytical rigor and institutional discipline.
Multi-Asset Strategy and Market Expertise
Over the course of his career, Temitope has developed experience across:
- Multi-asset strategy formulation
- Fixed income trading and yield curve positioning
- Credit risk assessment and portfolio monitoring
- Macro-driven asset allocation frameworks
His background in fixed income and credit markets is particularly relevant in Nigeria’s high-yield, inflation-sensitive environment. This is a market where monetary policy shifts and liquidity conditions significantly influence asset pricing.
At a time when domestic markets are navigating tightening and easing cycles, FX realignments, and shifting investor sentiment, robust research architecture becomes a strategic differentiator. As a result, Temitope’s experience positions him to institutionalise research processes. He can integrate macroeconomic signals, credit fundamentals, and cross-asset valuation metrics.
Mandate at VNL Capital
As Head of Research & Strategy, Temitope is expected to:
- Build a structured, data-driven research framework
- Enhance portfolio construction methodologies
- Strengthen internal risk analytics
- Provide forward-looking strategy guidance across asset classes
- Elevate client-facing investment commentary
The focus on institutional-grade research reflects VNL Capital’s ambition to move beyond reactive positioning toward a disciplined, thesis-led investment model.
About VNL Capital
In September 2025, VNL Capital Asset Management Ltd secured official approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria (SEC) to operate as a licensed Fund/Portfolio Manager in Nigeria’s capital market.
The approval marked a pivotal moment for the Victoria Island–based firm, formalising its transition into a fully regulated asset management platform built on governance, transparency, and fiduciary discipline.
“We’ve always believed that wealth should be built with purpose and transparency,” said **Olufemi Oladunmoye, Director at VNL Capital. “Securing this license allows us to serve our clients with even greater confidence and accountability.”
The firm’s market entry drew positive industry commentary. **Ikenna Egbukole, Executive Chairman at Mitsun Group, noted that VNL Capital’s emphasis on professionalism and integrity could help strengthen investor confidence in Nigeria’s investment ecosystem.
Core Capabilities
Headquartered in Victoria Island, Lagos, VNL Capital provides:
- Tailored investment advisory
- Regulated fund and portfolio management
- Fixed income and multi-asset strategies
- Digital wealth solutions
- Services for institutional and diaspora investors
With SEC licensing in place, the firm operates within Nigeria’s formal regulatory framework. This framework provides structured risk management, compliance oversight, and institutional-grade reporting standards.
The combination of regulatory authorisation and enhanced research leadership positions VNL Capital to deliver disciplined, thesis-led investment strategies in a market characterised by inflation volatility, shifting monetary policy, and evolving foreign exchange dynamics.
Strategic Direction
The appointment of a dedicated Head of Research & Strategy reflects a broader ambition: to embed macroeconomic intelligence, credit analytics, and cross-asset valuation discipline at the core of portfolio decision-making.
In Nigeria’s capital market — where liquidity cycles and policy adjustments can significantly influence asset pricing — institutional research capability is not optional; it is foundational.
With Temitope’s analytical leadership and SEC-regulated status, VNL Capital is positioning itself as a governance-driven asset manager focused on long-term, risk-adjusted value creation.
