Managing Director Asset Management Trust Ltd at Andersen

Job Summary

The Asset Management and Trust Managing Director is expected to effectively direct and control all operational functions and give strategic guidelines in ensuring that the company achieves its goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will be saddled with the coordination of the overall business activities and operational structure of the company.
• Monitor and report achievements, ensure steady and continuous growth of Assets Under Management (AUM).
• Supervise and oversee the conceptualization and implementation of products development strategy in order to meet clients’ requests, drive profitability and manage competition.
• Ensure the management of a well bonded team to achieve optimum performance.
• Generally, see to the smooth and profitable running of the operations of the firm in order to meet the company’s targeted financial liquidity goals/objectives.
• Have primary responsibility for the company’s business development, clients’ acquisition and AUM growth.
• See that the day-to-day activities and affairs of the company are appropriately managed.
• Formulate policies and propose actions that lead to the creation of value for all stakeholders of the company.
• Develop and recommend to the board, annual business plans, capital and operating plans, and budgets that support the company’s long-term plan and strategies.
• Oversee the company’s achievement and maintenance of satisfactory competitive position within the asset management sub-industry.
• Take steps to build an effective management team below the level of the CEO, and oversee the company’s active plan for management’s development and succession.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with extant rules, regulations, laws, pronouncement, etc.
• Perform other functions/roles that may be assigned by the Board.

Key Competencies:

• Business Development: Strong selling and broad business development skills
• Leadership: Inspires and leads others towards high levels of performance
• Problem Solving and Analysis: Ability to analyze complex policy issues, draw correct conclusions and articulate clear and focused policy to wide and diverse audiences
• Relationship Management: Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders and commercial enterprises to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Strategy Formulation: Ability to:
  • to take a broad-based view of issues and events, and understand their longer-term impact or wider implications and
  • translate strategies into strategic and operational activities

Effective communication skill

• Understanding of Business, Government and Industry Processes: Demonstrates an in- depth knowledge of, and experience in, local and national government, business and industry processes and decision-making, and constitutional and accountability principles related to the machinery of government
• Interpersonal Style: Has a personal commitment to organizational excellence; displays honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of ethics in all decision and actions
• Governance/Management: Experience in working with Governance Boards of Directors providing professional, accurate, and strategic advice and delivering on boards of directors’ decisions and policies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years work experience in the Finance industry of which at least 7 years must be in Asset management at a Senior management level;
• Demonstrably strong Asset Management background.
• MBA or a post graduate qualification in Banking related discipline, Finance and Management;
• Membership of relevant professional bodies