Head, Corporate Planning and Product Development at Nextzon Business Services Limited

Role Overview

• Our client operates within Nigeria’s regulated pension ecosystem under the supervision of the National Pension Commission, supporting pension inclusion through structured, agent-led distribution models.
• The Head, Corporate Planning and Product Development will drive corporate strategy, business model design, and the development of compliant, scalable product offerings aligned with the Personal Pension Plan (PPP).
• The role sits at the intersection of strategy, regulation, and execution—ensuring all offerings are commercially viable, operationally feasible, and fully compliant with regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities
Corporate Planning & Strategy:

• Lead the development and periodic review of corporate strategy, business plans, and long-term growth roadmaps.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable operating plans, KPIs, and measurable benchmarks.
• Support executive decision-making through market analysis, scenario planning, and financial impact assessments.

Product Development & Structuring:

• Design and refine compliant product offerings, including PPP facilitation models and approved bundled services.
• Ensure clear separation between pension assets and company revenues in line with regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with Compliance to secure necessary regulatory approvals prior to rollout.

Market & Customer Insight:

• Drive market research, segmentation, and contribution-behaviour analysis, particularly within informal and self-employed segments.
• Use field and partner insights to refine value propositions, pricing assumptions, and service delivery models.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Performance Monitoring:

• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Technology, and Finance to ensure seamless execution of approved products.
• Monitor product performance, adoption metrics, and contributor engagement trends.
• Prepare strategic and performance reports for Executive Management and the Board.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7–10 years’ experience in corporate planning, strategy, product development, or management consulting—preferably within financial services or regulated sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in business model design, market analysis, and compliance-driven product structuring.
• Prior experience engaging regulators or operating within highly regulated environments is an advantage.

Core Competencies:

• Strong strategic thinking and structured problem-solving
• Deep understanding of compliance-led product design
• Ability to balance growth objectives with fiduciary responsibilities
• Data-driven mindset with strong cross-functional leadership skills.