Managing Director, Asset and Portfolio Management at Work Place Centre Limited

Industry: Finance

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Key Responsibilities:

• The Managing Director will be responsible for driving the strategic objective of the asset management business in line with laid down policies and within regulatory framework.
• Responsible for defining the investment policy statement and investment management standard operating procedure in line with broad-based Board policy.
• As leader of the team, the appointee will work with clients to develop appropriate financial & investment priorities, risk management framework, and de-risking of portfolios, as appropriate.
• Grow asset portfolio as determined by the Board.
• Provide overall strategic leadership, direction, and guidance for the growth through coordination, formulation, design and review of the corporate strategy, goals, and objectives.
• Efficiently manage team and resources towards profits and be responsible for building and sustaining client - business relationships to create potential business opportunities and ultimately increase income generation for the Organization.
• Supervise the business development team to ensure that investment portfolios are appropriately structured to meet clients’ objective.
• Responsible for evaluating employee and portfolio performance.
• Actively involved in the development of business strategy, budget, standard operating manuals, and policies including investment policy, guidelines, risk management framework, compliance framework and service level agreement.

Requirements and Qualifications

• B.Sc in Economics, Finance or related disciplines from an accredited institutions, complemented by a relevant master’s degree and professional qualification such as CFA/CIS certifications. Other relevant professional qualification will also be an added advantage.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification experience in a leading financial services company, with at least eight (8) years being a top management executive.
• Prior experience participating in investments in Private Equity or Venture Capital.
• Previous experience managing a medium to large indigenous or multinational Assets Management Company will be useful.
• Above average knowledge of mutual funds and the derivatives markets, supported by Private Equity and Capital Market experience.
• Strong skills in treasury, money market and Euro Funds and other funds.
• Highly experienced in marketing and investment.
• Candidate should not be less than 40 years.

Other Requirements

• Skill in dealing with public and private sectors in Nigeria.
• Understanding of the business models of financial services organizations.
• Experience with capital/ fundraising nationally & internationally.
• Proven excellent track record of achievement in this role or similar role in a dynamic corporate environment.
• Registered as a Sponsored Individuals with Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Ability to think strategically whilst maintaining a pragmatic perspective.
• Ability to build and nurture strategic business relationships.
• Ability to provide business acumen, energy, and vision to the organization.
• In-depth understanding of the impact of changes/trends in the financial services industry.

Generic Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong influencing style, executive presence, and confident personality.
• Strong people management and interpersonal skills that infuses energy and spirit into an organisation and challenges colleagues at all levels to push for excellence.
• Ability to multitask, manage time and prioritize across concurrent tasks.
• Strong attention to detail with high-value orientation. 

Required Competencies:

• Business development
• Development of proposals
• External Environment & Market Analysis.
• Business and Treasury Management
• Principles of Strategic Management
• Strategy Planning & Monitoring
• Budget Planning & Control