Managing Director & CEO, SEC Licensed Assets at Africa Strategy Advisers

About the Job

• Our client is looking to hire an experienced and driven Managing Director to effectively direct and control all operational functions and give strategic guidelines in ensuring that the company becomes a leading player in the asset management space in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute both short term and long-term strategic road maps for the business especially the towards the achievement of Assets Under Management (AUM) target of the business.
• Lead the identification of target market segments and develop appropriate investment management products for growth.
• 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, client acquisition, and AUM growth.
• See that the day-to-day activities and affairs of the company are appropriately managed and define appropriate performance metrics
• 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 a 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 action plan for management’s development and succession.
• Manage relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and other partners
• Facilitate and present periodic business performance review reports to the Board.
• Participate in other Executive Management Committees and other related tasks.

Required Qualifications / Skills / Competencies

• B.Sc or BA with a minimum of Second-Class Honors (Upper Division).
• An MBA or any other related professional qualification is an advantage
• Must be SEC registered as a sponsored individual
• Minimum of 12 years diverse experience with at least 5 years in the Investment Management or Investment Banking
• Excellent knowledge of the Nigerian Capital Markets and SEC rules and regulations
• 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 a 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 (a) to take a broad-based view of issues and events, and understand their longer-term impact or wider implications and (b) translate strategies into strategic and operational activities
• Good product development and portfolio management capabilities.
• Business Development: Strong selling and broad business development skills.