Chief Investment Officer (CIO) / Managing Director (MD) at Pishon and Brooks Advisory Services

Job Objective

• The CIO/Managing Director will be the strategic, operational, and investment head of a newly licensed Asset Management Company. This executive will lead the firm’s investment philosophy, product strategy, governance culture, business development, and overall enterprise performance.
• The ideal candidate is an investment leader who combines strong fund management capabilities with business management expertise, regulatory fluency, and the ability to build a high-performance asset management franchise from the ground up.
• This is a role for an entrepreneurial, well-rounded professional who can develop the AMC’s investment products, strengthen client trust, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure full regulatory compliance with SEC Nigeria.
• The CIO/MD will oversee investment committees, drive AUM growth, build and mentor the investment team, and position the AMC as a reputable, innovative, and high-performing firm in the market.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Corporate Management:

• Provide overall leadership and day-to-day management of the AMC.
• Set the company’s strategic direction, organizational culture, and corporate performance framework.
• Drive growth targets, profitability, and market positioning.
• Lead engagement with the Board and implement all approved strategies and policies.
• Oversee all departments—Investments, Risk, Operations, Sales, Compliance, Finance & Admin.

Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management:

• Develop the AMC’s investment philosophy, asset allocation strategies, and portfolio construction frameworks.
• Oversee active management of equities, fixed income, money markets, alternatives, and thematic portfolios.
• Ensure optimal risk-adjusted returns and adherence to client mandates.
• Supervise the Research & Strategy function to ensure data-driven investment decisions.
• Approve and monitor trade execution, rebalancing, and portfolio risk exposures.

Regulatory & Governance Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary SEC-licensed officer overseeing Fund/Portfolio Management duties.
• Ensure complete regulatory compliance, reporting, documentation, and license maintenance.
• Lead all audits, examinations, and governance interactions with SEC, FRC, trustees, custodians, and regulators.
• Chair or co-chair the Investment Committee and participate in Risk, Compliance, and Product Committees.

Product Development & Innovation:

• Design and launch mutual funds, discretionary portfolios, ESOP plans, structured solutions, and thematic investment products.
• Drive product competitiveness through innovation, digital enablement, and market differentiation.
• Ensure suitability, risk alignment, and regulatory approval of all products.

Business Development & Client Relationship Management:

• Expand AUM across institutional, HNI, retail, diaspora, pension, and corporate clients.
• Participate in pitches, roadshows, investor briefings, and client meetings.
• Build partnerships with banks, DFIs, pension funds, fintechs, and distribution platforms.
• Strengthen the AMC’s brand visibility and investor trust.

Risk Management & Controls:

• Oversee enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks, investment risk oversight, and operational risk controls.
• Ensure robust processes for market, liquidity, credit, and operational risk.
• Implement internal controls, escalation frameworks, and investment guideline monitoring.

Team Leadership & Organizational Development:

• Build and mentor a high-caliber investment team (PMs, analysts, traders, operations staff).
• Establish performance culture, succession pipelines, training programs, and effective talent governance.
• Promote ethical conduct, transparency, and compliance across the organization.

Requirements
Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• 12–15+ years’ experience in Asset Management, Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, or Wealth Management.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior investment leadership role (CIO, Head of Investments, Portfolio Manager, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated track record of delivering strong investment performance across asset classes.
• Strong understanding of SEC regulations, mutual funds, discretionary portfolio management, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience building or significantly scaling an AMC or investment business.

Preferred:

• MBA or Master’s degree in Finance/Economics.
• CFA, CIS charter, SEC-sponsored individual certification, or other relevant professional qualifications.
• Experience working with trustees, custodians, auditors, and regulators.
• Exposure to digital wealth platforms or fintech-enabled investment products

Key Competencies & Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinking and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong leadership presence and board-level communication skills.
• Deep investment acumen and analytical strength.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• High ethical standards and commitment to corporate governance.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong commercial orientation and results-driven approach.

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• Growth in Assets Under Management (AUM).
• Portfolio return performance vs benchmarks.
• Revenue growth and profitability margins.
• Product launches and regulatory approvals.
• Client retention, acquisition, and satisfaction.
• Effective risk and compliance performance.
• Team development, stability, and productivity.
• Smooth SEC examinations and zero regulatory breaches.

Remuneration

• Competitive senior-executive salary.
• Performance-based bonuses and long-term incentive schemes.
• Possible equity/ownership participation (subject to Board approval).
• Standard executive benefits.