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Managing Director / CEO
About this role
A Lagos-based asset management firm is seeking a Managing Director/CEO to provide strategic leadership, grow assets under management, and drive profitability while ensuring governance and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on expanding AUM, enhancing investor value, and strengthening relationships with regulators, investors and partners. The MD/CEO will guide strategy, oversee investment management and risk-adjusted returns, and lead digital transformation and data-driven decision making. The position reports to the Group Managing Director and Board of Directors and involves representing the company to key stakeholders. Candidates should have substantial financial services experience and a track record in asset management and capital markets.
What you would do
- Develop and execute the strategic plan for growth and profitability.
- Drive growth of AUM, market expansion, and revenue diversification.
- Oversee investment management, portfolio performance and risk-adjusted returns.
- Identify market opportunities and develop innovative investment products.
- Ensure governance, risk management, internal controls and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain relationships with SEC, NGX, investors, shareholders and partners.
- Oversee budgeting, financial performance, capital allocation and cost efficiency.
- Champion digital transformation and data-driven decision making.
- Represent the company to stakeholders and enhance corporate reputation.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
- MBA or relevant master's degree is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 15 years' financial services experience, including at least 10 years in investment or capital markets.
- Minimum of 5 years in executive or senior management roles.
- Proven track record in AUM growth, investment management and profitability.
- Strong leadership, commercial judgment and knowledge of the Nigerian capital market.
- Professional certifications such as CFA preferred; additional Nigerian certifications (ACA/ACCA, CIS, FRM, CISA) are advantageous.
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