Group Chief Investment & Business Development Officer at KPMG

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Overview

• In line with the Company's decision to ensure key roles are filled by qualified candidates with high quality hands-on experience and leadership skills, the Company is looking for an exceptional Group Chief Investment & Business Development Officer.

The Opportunity

• Reporting to the Group Managing Director, the Group Chief Investment & Business Development Officer will be responsible for investment decisions across the Group including due diligence, capital raising, mergers and acquisitions etc. He/she will drive the optimal performance of the Group’s investment portfolio in line with the Group’s strategic goals and objectives.
• The candidate will also be responsible for identifying and converting new business opportunities for the Group to maximize revenue generation.

The Role

• Develop and implement a growth focused strategy which will increase and diversify the Group’s investment portfolio
• Oversee the development of financial models for forecasting/ testing the robustness of the Group’s investment strategy and ensure periodic updates to the investment strategy where required
• Ensure Risk Management is integrated into the whole investment and business development planning process (from strategy to operation) across the Group
• Identify potential clients and investors/ partners for revenue generation opportunities for the Group and drive collaboration across the organisation for identified business opportunities
• Provide oversight and direction; lead investment teams; complete all fund transactions and effectively maintain the Group’s investment portfolio ensuring a balanced approach across all asset classes
• Develop short-term and long-term investment plans; and identify/recommend new business and investment opportunities to support the Group’s growth
• Lead and support significant pursuits to ensure bids and business opportunities are converted, working with business partners across the Group
• Identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, products and services to drive the growth of Group’s portfolio
• Ensure continuous research to stay abreast of the economy, global financial markets, and general current events
• Identify transactions, investment structures and hedging opportunities to maximise Group-wide’s financial and strategic investment benefits

About You

• As the ideal candidate, you will need to be a strategic thinker with a high level of commercial acumen and a track record of managing mixed asset investment portfolios & securing financing for new business ventures.
• In addition, a good understanding of Enterprise Risk Management and the ability to address and analyse problems; and anticipate, interpret & develop strategic responses to issues.
• To be successful in this role, you must have strong knowledge of all asset classes and various investment products and an understanding/ proficiency in fixed income and equity investments

Key Qualifications / Requirements

• Minimum of a first degree in Accounting, Finance, or any related discipline;
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACA) or its equivalent is required;
• Minimum of 20 years cognate experience, with at least 10 years in a Senior Management position within Private Equity (Investment) or Banking (M&A, corporate finance) interfacing with the Executive team and Financial partners.