Managing Director at Alan & Grant

Location: Lagos
Postal Code: 100001
Job type: Full time  
Industry: Financial Services

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will be a strategist leader to steer the company to the most profitable direction while implementing its vision, mission and long term goal.
• Direct and oversees the activities of the company, responsible for the management of that entity's resources as well the activities of the company.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board and shareholders
• Researches and analyses industry, market, and competitors to make informed strategy decisions
• Recognize central capabilities and illuminate operative objectives
• Creates initiatives to take advantage of market opportunities, reduce operational threats, forestall business risks, and maximises core strengths
• Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board and shareholders
• Assess costs and rewards against the budget for the long term
• Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of executives providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance
• Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times
• Oversee the market changes and forces that influence the company
• Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field. MBA, MSc is required
• Minimum of 5 years proven experience as managing director or other managerial position
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance
• A high level of business awareness and acumen
• Ability to encourage the team and maintain a positive work environment
• Familiarity with corporate law and management best practices
• Excellent Leadership, communication and organisational skills.