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Head of Strategy
About this role
The role is for a Head of Strategy at Maurice Xandra Solutions in Lagos. It involves working with executive leadership, the Board and portfolio companies to drive growth, improve performance and create sustainable shareholder value. The job focuses on leading strategic planning, evaluating portfolio performance, and guiding turnaround and growth initiatives, with exposure to investments, market trends, and stakeholder communication. The company provides management consulting services in human resources, management and process improvement. The candidate will lead the Strategy team and support both portfolio companies and external partners.
What you would do
- Lead the annual strategic planning, execution and performance-monitoring process.
- Ensure business strategies align with the organisation's vision and long-term objectives.
- Evaluate portfolio performance and develop strategies to optimise returns and manage risks.
- Provide hands-on strategic support to underperforming portfolio companies.
- Conduct detailed analyses and lead business turnaround and growth initiatives.
- Support the evaluation of new investments and potential divestments.
- Monitor industry trends, competitors and macroeconomic developments.
- Present strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.
- Prepare thought-leadership content for investors, regulators and institutional stakeholders.
- Build relationships with portfolio-company leaders and external partners and mentor the Strategy team.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field.
- MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.
- 10 - 15 years' experience in a senior strategy role within a holding company, private equity firm or management consulting organisation in Nigeria.
- Proven experience in corporate strategy, investment analysis, portfolio management and business turnaround.
- Strong understanding of Nigeria's business, market and regulatory environment.
- Excellent analytical, financial-modelling and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, presentation and stakeholder-management abilities.
- A strategic, entrepreneurial and results-driven mindset.
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