Deputy Head of Practice at Diya, Fatimilehin & Co

We are seeking to recruit a Deputy Head of Practice (DHOP) to support the Firm’s practice and consolidate our business development and compliance efforts.  The ideal candidate must be entrepreneurial, goal and detail oriented, with an exceptional ability to motivate teams and meet targets. The DHOP will work with teams across the organization’s offices to ensure compliance to set procedures, increase business opportunities and maximize revenue across all units and branches of the organization. 

Duties and responsibilities 

• Develop growth strategies and work plans for assigned business units and offices 
• Research business opportunities in the different markets 
• Identify and map business strengths and customer needs 
• Identify and address team capacity gaps 
• Train and mentor teams as required 
• Monitor operational processes to ensure compliance with procedures
• Conduct regular audits to determine whether established procedures are being followed and how the can be improved
• Identify potential weaknesses and noncompliance situations
• Take action in dealing with noncompliance situations and developing realistic plans to overcome them
• Develop and implement a compliance program to ensure the firm operates in accordance with its procedures
• Update and communicate existing policies and procedure 
• Track activities and monitor performance 
• Monitor that teams present as good ambassadors of the brand 
• Produce periodic activity and performance reports
• Maintain extensive knowledge of current market conditions 
• Follow market and  industry trends locally and nationally
• Ensure forecasted sales targets are met by teams 

Skills and Competencies 

• Sound knowledge and experience of the real estate practice
• Tested and proven leadership abilities
• Superior attention to detail to be able to correct risky practices
• Excellent communication skills 
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Experience with design and implementation of business development strategy 
• Ability to self-motivate and motivate teams 
• Experience working to and exceeding targets 
• Strong moral code & sense of ethics

Educational & Professional Requirements:  

• A bachelor’s degree in Estate Management and related fields, and minimum 12 - 15 years of experience in supervisory and business development roles.
• A postgraduate degree in a relevant course of study
• NIESV certification

Other Skills and Qualifications: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.